Patent ID: 7047206
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer based method for providing leads to a sales agent from a remotely located electronic lead database system to enable the sales agent to contact the lead to determine interest in at least one of a product or a service, the electronic lead database system comprising an administrative unit and operated by a third party not under the control of the sales agent, the method comprising the steps of: receiving by the electronic lead database system an electronic lead request from a sales agent; providing a lead from the electronic lead database system to the sales agent in response to the lead request; receiving by the electronic lead database system a lead selection from the sales agent, the lead selection providing an electronic lead selection signal to the administrative unit indicating that the sales agent elects to contact the lead; moving the lead from an active set of the electronic lead database system to a selected set of the electronic lead database system for a predetermined time period, wherein leads in the selected set cannot be provided to a second sales agent; and responsive to detecting the electronic lead selection signal by the administrative unit, triggering an automatic transmission from the electronic lead database system of a first confirmation message to the lead prior to the sales agent contacting the lead, the first confirmation message for introducing the lead to the sales agent.