Method and system for gathering data

Details Method and system for gathering data Method and system for gathering data

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Frenel, Vanel (Department: 3687)

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

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Inventory management

C340S286080, C700S222000, C235S375000, C235S380000

Reexamination Certificate

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07912765

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a cost effective means for gathering data which associates an individual or business with an address for a given time frame. This is accomplished by utilizing resources already providing a service in a geographic area to collect the desired data. In some embodiments, data collected in relation to a service company's regular course of business are made available for other purposes such as proof of occupancy. In other embodiments, service company representatives, in addition to their primary tasks, are dispatched to specific addresses to gather data unrelated to their primary tasks.

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