Synchronising online and offline diaries

摘要

A apparatus and method for synchronising the online and offline diaries of sports coaches and other service providers by combining a web based interface with a mobile phone SMS gateway to provide an online booking system for their clients. The system makes use of location information and coach-client relationship rules provided by the coach to control the bookings that the client is able to make. The system is also capable of dealing with payments for lessons and other booking types.