Method for making reservations
OwnerYakov Z. Mermelsteininventor
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Abstract
The concept of this invention centers around the “one click” method of initiating action. In particular, the single action being performed is clicking an icon or electronic button or even a voice command. For example, on the screen of the user's personal electronic device when the electronic calendar appears next to each meeting, there is an icon or electronic button for “one click” travel arrangements. By clicking that icon or button, the travel arrangements procedure is started with no further user action.
Claims24
A method of making travel arrangements, comprising:
- A. In response to only a single action being performed, designating a meeting with a specified physical location on an electronic calendar for making travel arrangements;
- B. Identifying existing meetings entered on said electronic calendar that are closest in time to a designated meeting;
- C. Identifying from said electronic calendar a location of said user for days immediately before and after said designated meeting;
- D. Calculating travel time to and from said designated meeting from immediately preceding and immediately succeeding existing meetings and from said locations for said days immediately before and after said designated meeting;
- E. Determining if there is sufficient time to travel to and from said physical location of said designated meeting;
- F. Determining if there is availability of transportation services at a time needed for travel;
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- G. If there is sufficient time to travel to and from said designated meeting and transportation services are available, automatically making travel arrangements without user involvement.
A method for making immediate reservations, comprising:
- A. In response to only a single action being performed, a user identifying a need for immediate reservations;
- B. Identifying a physical location of said user;
- C. Identifying facilities within a defined distance of said user;
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- D. Making reservations for said user at a selected facility.
A method for making immediate reservations, comprising:
- A. Automatically generating a “pop up” reminder to a user;
- B. Said user specifying if local travel services are required;
- C. Identifying a physical location of said user;
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- D. Automatically booking local travel services to pick up said user at said physical location of said user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.