METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A TIME-AWARE OR CALENDAR-AWARE FACILITATOR TO IMPROVE UTILIZATION OF TIME-SENSITIVE OR PERISHABLE RESOURCES
First Claim
1. A method of utilizing time-valued resources, the method comprising:
- providing a first interface to enable one or more suppliers to publish listings ofavailable time-valued resources, wherein each of the available time-valuedresources is associated with a predetermined time slot of availability;
providing a second interface to enable one or more consumers to publish listings ofneeded time-valued resources, wherein each of the needed time-valuedresources is associated with a predetermined time slot of need, wherein the firstinterface and the second interface are provided by a matching engine; and
generating a notification when it is determined that a listing of an available time-valuedresource matches with a listing of a needed time valued resource based on timeinformation and calendar information.
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Abstract
A first interface is provided to enable one or more suppliers to publish listings of available time-valued resources. Each of the available time-valued resources is associated with a predetermined time slot of availability. A second interface is provided to enable one or more consumers to publish listings of needed time-valued resources. Each of the needed time-valued resources is associated with a predetermined time slot of need. The first interface and the second interface are provided by a matching engine. A notification is generated when it is determined that a listing of an available time-valued resource matches with a listing of a needed time valued resource based on time information and calendar information.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of utilizing time-valued resources, the method comprising:
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providing a first interface to enable one or more suppliers to publish listings of available time-valued resources, wherein each of the available time-valued resources is associated with a predetermined time slot of availability; providing a second interface to enable one or more consumers to publish listings of needed time-valued resources, wherein each of the needed time-valued resources is associated with a predetermined time slot of need, wherein the first interface and the second interface are provided by a matching engine; and generating a notification when it is determined that a listing of an available time-valued resource matches with a listing of a needed time valued resource based on time information and calendar information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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