Patent ID: 7613573
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: G06Q,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method of pricing by a registry which identifies prospective donors having particular bloodtypes to a requisitioner seeking to recruit such donors for blood donation, comprising determining, using a processor: expenses relating to recruiting candidate donors and determining their bloodtype, the number of candidate donors analyzed being chosen to ensure fulfillment of a preset fraction of the anticipated requests received, on average, per period of operation; the length of time during which donations by a selected candidate donor are, or can be, collected by a requisitioner; and proceeds generated by the requisitioner from sale of products derived from blood donated by a selected candidate; and adjusting the price charged by the registry for said identification to reflect: said expenses relating to recruiting; said length of time; and the proceeds generated from said sale of said products and wherein said price charged is output in a user readable format.