APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS

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Joao Antonio Pereira Rodrigues of Amadora (PT)

APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18557677 titled 'APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS

The apparatus described in the patent application is designed to receive a set of service offer descriptors from a service provider, as well as a set of service requirements for a specific service to be provided. Based on this information, the apparatus generates a set of service order descriptors for the service, including selected options from the service offer descriptors.

The apparatus receives service offer descriptors and service requirements.
It generates service order descriptors based on the received information.
The service order descriptors include selected options from the service offer descriptors.
This process enables efficient matching of service providers with service requirements.
The apparatus streamlines the service ordering process by automating the selection of options.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in various service industries such as telecommunications, e-commerce, and hospitality. - It can be used in online platforms to facilitate the matching of service providers with customers based on specific requirements.

Problems Solved: - The technology addresses the challenge of efficiently matching service providers with service requirements. - It streamlines the service ordering process by automating the selection of options based on predefined descriptors.

Benefits: - Improved efficiency in matching service providers with service requirements. - Enhanced user experience by automating the selection process. - Increased accuracy in fulfilling service orders.

Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Service Order Descriptor Generation System This technology can be utilized in online service platforms to enhance the user experience and streamline the service ordering process. It has implications for industries such as telecommunications, e-commerce, and hospitality where efficient matching of service providers with service requirements is crucial.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of matching service providers with service requirements? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the e-commerce industry?

Original Abstract Submitted

An apparatus comprising means configured to: receive a set of service offer descriptors, the service offer descriptor set defining one or more attributes, at least one of the attributes being associated with a plurality of different options, the set of service offer descriptors being associated with a service provider; receive a set of service requirements for a service to be provided, said set of service requirements defining one or more attributes for the service and for one or more of the attributes an associated option; and provide a set of service order descriptors for the service to be provided, said set of service order descriptors based on said set of service offer descriptors and comprising for at least one attribute of the set of service offer descriptors information indicating a selected option of the plurality of different options, in dependence on the service to be provided.