METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR RELAYING CONSUMER-SUPPLIED MEDIA TO MERCHANTS

摘要

A method, system and computer program product for relaying consumer-supplied media to a merchant is disclosed. In various embodiments, the consumer uploads a bid request comprising images, video, text, and/or audio to a server for subsequent relaying to a plurality of merchants. The consumer outlines parameters for work which needs to be done at real property in the bid request. Bids from merchants satisfying a credibility rating in some embodiments are relayed to the consumer for acceptance and/or denial.

主权项

1. A method for obtaining and transferring data to be used for preparation for an estimate for work, said method comprising the step of executing a mobile application on a processor of a mobile device, said device comprising a camera and wireless connectivity to the internet, wherein said mobile application performs the steps of:
utilizing the camera to record video taken of an area for which the estimate is required; receiving a bid request from a consumer, the bid request comprising a name, email address, phone number and multimedia file having video and audio; relaying the bid request to a server; storing the bid request in computer-readable memory; transmitting the multimedia file to a plurality of merchants; receiving a bid from one or more of the merchants, the bid comprising a dollar figure; and forwarding the plurality of bids to the consumer.