System for providing services through the internet

摘要

A network integrated computer system allowing a consumer to find a provider of a product or service through a communication network is described. The system provides an efficient mechanism through which a consumer can search PoS (products or services) based on the availability of the PoS and other criteria that are unique to the required PoS. After finding a PoS that meets the date/time requirements and other criteria set by the consumer, the consumer may then submit a reservation order via the system. The provider of the above PoS is notified by the system of the new reservation order. The system enables the provider to confirm or reject the reservation order and after doing so the consumer is notified by the system of the confirmation or rejection of the reservation order.