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Methods, systems and computer program products for ride matching based on current location information

  • US 7,191,057 B2
  • Filed: 03/10/2006
  • Issued: 03/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for matching a passenger with a driver for a trip to a destination, comprising:

  • determining current locations and associated destinations for a plurality of drivers;

    automatically identifying a candidate driver for the trip based on the determined locations and destinations for the plurality of drivers and the destination for the trip responsive to a request from the passenger; and

    providing the identified candidate driver an identification of the passenger and/or providing the passenger an identification of the identified candidate driver.

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