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CONSUMER-INITIATED DEMAND-DRIVEN INTERACTIVE MARKETPLACE

  • US 20130304541A1
  • Filed: 05/10/2013
  • Published: 11/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for managing consumer initiated demand in an online marketplace, comprising:

  • receiving a first request for a product or service from a first consumer;

    identifying one of a plurality of categories as corresponding to the first request;

    assigning the first request to the identified category;

    receiving at least one additional request for a product or service from a second consumer and assigning the at least one additional request to the identified category;

    determining, using a processor, a demand for the identified category based at least on the number of requests assigned to the identified category; and

    selectively generating a merchant notification for at least one merchant based on the determined demand for the identified category.

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