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Professional matching service

  • US 20060112086A1
  • Filed: 11/01/2005
  • Published: 05/25/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-implemented method for matching users seeking the services of a professional within a certain area of practice and within a specified geographic area with professionals matching those criteria, comprising the steps of:

  • (i) inputting subscriber information including at least the subscriber name, address, areas of practice subscribed, and contact information and a subscriber profile including at least the subscriber'"'"'s address and description of the subscriber'"'"'s business, but excluding the subscriber'"'"'s contact information;

    (ii) securely storing the subscriber information in a database;

    (iii) inputting user information from users, including at least the area of practice for which the user requires assistance, the geographic area in which the user requires assistance, the user'"'"'s email address, and information appropriate to the area of practice and the user'"'"'s inquiry;

    (iv) initiating a search for subscribers near the geographic area specified by the user and matching the user'"'"'s selected area of practice;

    (v) presenting a list of matching subscribers to the user;

    (vii) presenting the stored profile of any of the matching subscribers requested by the user;

    (viii) selecting the matching subscribers to which the user'"'"'s inquiry will be submitted;

    (ix) automatically generating emails to the selected subscribers, providing information regarding the user'"'"'s inquiry and contact information; and

    (x) automatically generating a summary email confirmation to the user, providing information regarding the user'"'"'s inquiry.

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