Patent ID: 8712816
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computerized apparatus for identifying industries for potential transfer of a job function with respect to a first industry, the apparatus comprising: a server coupled to a communications network; and a digital storage medium coupled to the server, wherein the server is configured to run processes including: a. in a first digital computer process, receiving over the communications network data identifying the job function in the first industry; b. in a second digital computer process, accessing a database, stored on the digital storage medium, containing information, developed for the job function, listing industries to which and from which the job function is potentially transferable, the information corresponding to markings in a square matrix, the matrix having a pair of orthogonal axes, and a series of positions along each axis, with each position along each axis being associated with a different industry in which the job function is performed, wherein each industry occupies a corresponding position along each axis, so that c. in a third digital computer process, using the database to identify at least one industry other than the first industry for potential transfer of the job function.