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 20 — TT-20
Scheduling — Three Models
Quote, Instant Book and AI recommendation models are analysed separately.
ThumbtackTT-20Page 20 of 24Public-Evidence Technical Review
Quote Model
- Pros respond to a request.
- Customer compares and hires.
- Scheduling largely negotiated after hire.
Instant Book Model
- Direct commerce / hiring.
- Platform-mediated booking.
- Slot mechanics require further evidence.
AI Recommendation Model
- AI understands the project.
- Provider recommendations issued.
- Hire follows the recommendation.
Technical Investigation Queue
- What is the exact role of calendar availability in Instant Book?Evidence Required
- How are time slots produced?Evidence Required
- Is a service duration attached to a booked job?Evidence Required
- Is a professional's broader schedule constructed by the platform?Evidence Required
Public Evidence
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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.