Irad S Carmi

US Patent:

20060111957, May 25, 2006

Filed:

Nov 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/994313

Inventors:

Irad Carmi - Beachwood OH, US
Yuval Brisker - Beachwood OH, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

705009000

Abstract:

An apparatus and method provides dynamic schedule mediation by scheduling and monitoring appointments between a service provider and customers. The apparatus and method uses a statistical analysis to determine a best appointment time based on at least one of: historical performance patterns, the type of service requested during the appointment, geographic location of the customer or the service provider, time of day, time of year, weather, skills of the service provider, and automobile traffic conditions. The system and method continuously monitors changes to the appointment initiated by the customer or the service provider and notifies the other. Reminders are also sent to the customer and confirmation prompts may also be sent to the customer. The apparatus and method also provides the ability to select service providers based on their historical performance or other factors. The statistical information of a service provider may also be used to evaluate the rules of the service provider and to evaluate individual field service personnel of the service provider.