METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR LOCATION BASED CUSTOMER AND VENDOR DIRECT CONNECTIVITY

摘要

A method comprises connecting to an application platform comprising a plurality of modules being configured to network a plurality of clients for a plurality of vendors. A request for a service is submitted. The request at least comprises a customer's identity, a location for the service and a type of the service. The application platform determines a list of available vendors located within a geographical distance from the location. A customer's choice of a vendor is submitted. The application platform communicates the request to the chosen vendor and facilitates communication between the customer and the chosen vendor, wherein, upon agreement between the customer and the chosen vendor, the chosen vendor dispatches to the location. A request for materials needed by the vendor to complete the service is submitted. The materials are dispatched to the location while the vendor is at the location.

主权项

1. A method comprising the steps of:
connecting to an application platform comprising a plurality of modules being configured to at least network a plurality of clients for a plurality of vendors; submitting to said application platform a request for a service, said request at least comprising a customer's identity, a location for said service and a type of said service, said application platform at least determining a list of available vendors for said service, said list of vendors comprising vendors being located within a geographical distance from said location; receiving from said application platform said list for display to the customer; submitting a customer's choice of a vendor to provide said service to said application platform, said application platform communicating said request to a client of the chosen vendor and facilitating communication between the customer and the chosen vendor, wherein, upon agreement between the customer and the chosen vendor, the chosen vendor dispatches to said location; and submitting to said application platform a request for materials needed by the vendor to complete said service, said materials being dispatched to said location while the vendor is at said location.