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 08 — AH-08
Provider Matching
Separating eligibility, matching, ranking, quoting and selection — these stages are not technically identical.
Angi / Handy Position — Public Evidence
Current public Angi material states that homeowners can enter project information and location and be matched with top-rated local professionals. Its ChatGPT integration moves from homeowner question, through project scoping, into professional matching.
Patent ↔ Company Technical Mapping
| Patent element | Angi / Handy — publicly observed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Provider subset generation | Trade / schedule / region matched professional set | Strong Observed Correspondence |
| Ranking or scoring methodology | Not publicly exposed | Requires Further Evidence |
| Customer selection of provider | Homeowner hires from matched professionals | Strong Observed Correspondence |
Eligibility
- Trade match
- Region match
- Active professional status
Matching
- Project category to professional capability
- Schedule considered as an input
Ranking
- Top-rated presentation
- Ordering methodology not publicly exposed
Quote / Selection
- Professionals respond
- Homeowner selects and hires
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.