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 03 — TT-03
Customer Task Capture
Mapping the patent's customer task information element to Thumbtack's structured request flow.
Thumbtack Position — Public Evidence
Thumbtack's public user journey asks the customer to answer a few questions and tell the platform what they need, after which the system identifies relevant professionals.
Capture sequence
- Answer a few questions
- Tell us what you need
- System identifies relevant professionals
Patent ↔ Company Technical Mapping
| Patent element | Thumbtack — publicly observed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Customer task requirement information | Structured project questionnaire | Strong Observed Correspondence |
| Task location information | Service location captured with the request | Very Strong Observed Correspondence |
Assessment
- Task capture
- Strong Correspondence
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.