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Business method of providing a channel for delivering and distributing events based on a subscription model for service providers to enhance sales opportunities

  • US 7,346,537 B2
  • Filed: 05/24/2001
  • Issued: 03/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer-based system utilizing an event matching system for service providers, said system comprising:

  • a window of opportunity event generator,said window of opportunity event generator automatically identifying an event,said event comprising an unexpected period of inactivity when a scheduled activity is blocked;

    a distribution channel analyzer,said distribution channel analyzer analyzing said event to determine whether said event is likely to generate an increase in sales; and

    an event matcher,said event matcher receiving said event from said distribution channel analyzer if said distribution channel analyzer determines that said event is likely to generate said increase in sales, andsaid event matcher selecting at least one of said service providers for said event from a service provider database.

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