Patent ID: 7509272
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for facilitating a calendar auction between at least one consumer and at least one provider, said method comprising steps of: posting an available service accessible through a computerized network, wherein said service includes an available timeslot on a provider calendar when said service is offered to be performed and said at least one provider provides varying levels of service for said service; receiving from a consumer a bid for said service, wherein said bid is based at least in part upon said service and said available timeslot, and wherein said bid may specify any form of payment of a plurality of payment forms; selecting said bid as a winning bid; notifying said consumer and said at least one provider of said winning bid; and directing at least one losing bidder to an offering by said at least one provider, said offering including a lower level of service for said service than won by said consumer.