SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCHEDULING AND ORDERING SERVICES
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing a network-based service through which an invited external party is capable of requesting a service from a registered service provider, the method comprising:
- transmitting from a computer-based electronic device via a network an invitation from at least one registered service provider inviting a party to request a service from the service provider, wherein the invitation is in the form of an electronic communication;
storing an attribute associated with the party on the electronic device;
receiving at the electronic device via the network a request from the party for the service, wherein the request is in the form of an electronic communication;
determining if the party is permitted to request the service based on the attribute;
if the party is permitted to request the service, storing the request for the service at the electronic device.
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Abstract
Computer-based system and computer-based method for providing a network-based scheduling service where clients or referring entities, after receiving and accepting an invitation from a service provider, are able to schedule appointments with the service provider.
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing a network-based service through which an invited external party is capable of requesting a service from a registered service provider, the method comprising:
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transmitting from a computer-based electronic device via a network an invitation from at least one registered service provider inviting a party to request a service from the service provider, wherein the invitation is in the form of an electronic communication; storing an attribute associated with the party on the electronic device; receiving at the electronic device via the network a request from the party for the service, wherein the request is in the form of an electronic communication; determining if the party is permitted to request the service based on the attribute; if the party is permitted to request the service, storing the request for the service at the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer-based system for providing a network-based scheduling service, the system comprising:
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at least one computer-based database for storing data; at least one computer-based device in communication via a network with the at least one computer-based database, wherein the at least one computer-based device is programmed to; transmit to the at least one computer-based database an invitation from at least one registered service provider inviting a party to request a service from the service provider; receive a request from the party for the service; determine if the party is permitted to request the service; if the party is permitted to request the service, store the request from the party on the computer-based database. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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