U.S. Patent Position Review — 19/476,586
DATA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TASK SCHEDULES TO SERVICE PROVIDERS
Published international application: PCT/AU2024/050370 / WO2024216337A1
Section 17 — AH-17
Professional Performance
Ratings and reviews are extensive; their effect on scheduling is a separate question.
Angi / Handy Position — Public Evidence
Angi has substantial ratings, reviews, professional reputation and service-performance data.
Analytical discipline
- Do not assume reputation affects task scheduling merely because it affects customer choice.
- The patent element concerns historical performance affecting future schedule construction, which is a narrower proposition.
Technical Investigation Queue
- Does reputation influence ranking of professionals shown to homeowners?Partially Answered
- Does reputation influence which professionals receive a lead?Evidence Required
- Does reputation influence lead distribution volume?Evidence Required
- Does reputation influence scheduling or appointment allocation?Evidence Required
Public Evidence
Each record exposes the source, publisher, date, direct link, relevant extract, what it establishes, what it does not establish and evidence confidence.
Classification language rule: "Not Publicly Established" records the limits of public evidence reviewed. It is not a finding that the company does not operate the technology. Forward-looking items are labelled: Potential Future Patent Development — Subject to Patent Attorney Review.