摘要 |
<p>An Internet server matches experts offering consulting services in the biological sciences or the like with potential customers of such consulting services. The server (112) presents each expert with a web interface (114, 116) through which the expert inputs (118, 120) his or her qualifications (122) and times of availability (402, 404, 406, 408). The qualifications are organized in a two-tier hierarchy of broad subject areas and sub-areas within each area. The times of availability (402, 404, 406, 408) are organized in terms of starting time of availability sought.</p> |