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2001-05-24

2008-03-18

Hafiz, Tariq R. (Department: 3623)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

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Reexamination Certificate

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07346537

ABSTRACT:
Sales associated with service providers are increased using an opportunistic approach based on an unexpected change in a schedule or services (time, location). Windows of opportunity (time, physical location) are automatically identified, and once such a window of opportunity is detected, the people affected directly from the change of a schedule are identified. This information is then used by service providers to act quickly in order to enhance sales. Both service providers and consumers setup a personalized profile in a database, and the system uses a matching process to match related service providers to the consumers' preferences.

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