METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARTIES USING A BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY BEACON

The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for safely and securely initiating communication between parties using a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to utilizing a BLE-enabled tag as an indication of availability and, based on a user's proximity to the BLE tag, as a means for a second party to show interest without requiring an exchange of personal information. 1. A tag capable of facilitating communication between a first party and a second party , wherein the tag comprises:a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transceiver;a power source to provide electrical energy to the BLE transceiver; and a server memory;', 'a server processor;', 'a server network access device in logical connection with the communications network; and', receive a first unique identifier from the tag;', 'receive a second unique identifier from the first party;', 'compare a user profile associated with the first party with a tag profile associated with the second party; and', 'upon determination of a match between the user profile and the tag profile, transmit a signal to the first party or the second party to initiate a communication between the first party and the second party., 'server software executable on demand, wherein the software is operable to], 'a network access device in logical connection with a communications network to allow communication with a server, wherein the server comprises2. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the tag profile comprises information associated with an available product claim 1 , service claim 1 , or a person claim 1 , and wherein the second party is associated with the available product claim 1 , service claim 1 , or person.3. The tag of claim 1 , further comprising a tag memory containing the first unique identifier.4. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the user profile comprises information associated with a desired product claim 1 , service claim 1 , or person.5. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the user profile ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARTIES

The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for safely and securely initiating communication between parties. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to utilizing a logo as an indication of availability and as a means for a second party to show interest without requiring an exchange of personal information. 1. A computing apparatus capable of facilitating communication between an advertiser and an Interested Party , wherein the computing apparatus comprises:a communications network access device for accessing a server in logical communication with a communications network; andexecutable software stored on the communications network access device and executable on demand, the software operative with the communications network access device to cause the network access device to:receive identification information associated with an available product, service or person, wherein an owner is associated with the available product, service or person;transmit the identification information to an external server;receive profile information from the external server, wherein the profile information is associated with the transmitted identification information;present the profile information to a prospective party;prompt the prospective party to respond to the presented profile information; andreceive response from the prospective party, wherein the response is indicative of interest or lack of interest in the available product, service or person.2. The computing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the identification information is logically embedded in a logo configured to be placed on or proximate to the available product claim 1 , service or person.3. The computing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the logo further comprises a tag configured to wirelessly transmit the identification information to the network access device.4. The computing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the communications network access device is further caused to transmit energy to the tag.5. ...

Computerized dispute resolution system and method

An automated method capable of multiple rounds for settling a dispute among adverse parties which dispute involves monetary values is described together with an automated system for carrying out such method.

Computerized transaction bargaining system and method

A method and system for automated bargaining in a round by round manner is disclosed. The method and system are capable of multiple rounds. The method and system are used in testing non-equal values in normal rounds for satisfaction of a predetermined criterion. If the criterion is not satisfied in the normal rounds, power round values are tested for satisfaction of a power round criterion. If the power round criterion is satisfied, a binding bargained payment is calculated. Additional options involve an automated facilitator, windfalls to initiators, automatic payment initiation, multiparty aggregation and automatic agreement document generation.

Computerized dispute resolution system and method

A computerized system for automated dispute resolution through an Intranet website via the Internet or other communications linkage for communicating and processing a series of demands to satisfy a claim made by or on behalf of a claimant or other person involved in a dispute with at least one other person, such as a defendant, his or her insurer, or other sponsor, and a series of offers to settle the claim through at least one central processing unit including operation system software for controlling the central processing unit is disclosed. Preferably the system also allows for the collection, processing and dissemination of settlement data generated from the settlement through the operation of the system for use by sponsors and claimants in establishing the settlement value of future cases. Also disclosed is a method for communicating and processing a series of demands and a series of offers through the system.

Computerized transaction bargaining system and method

Computerized dispute resolution system and method

A computerized system for automated dispute resolution through an Intranet website via the Internet or other communications linkage for communicating and processing a series of demands to satisfy a claim made by or on behalf of a claimant or other person involved in a dispute with at least one other person, such as a defendant, his insurer, or other sponsor, and a series of offers to settle the claim through at least one central processing unit including operation system software for controlling the central processing unit is disclosed. Preferably, the system also allows for the collection, processing, and dissemination of settlement data generated from settlements through the operation of the system for use by sponsors and claimants in establishing the settlement value of future cases. Also disclosed is a method for communicating and processing a series of demands and a series of offers through the system.

Computerized dispute resolution system and method

An automated method capable of multiple rounds for settling a dispute among adverse parties which dispute involves monetary values is described together with an automated system for carrying out such method.

Computerized dispute resolution system and method

A method and system for automated dispute resolution is disclosed. The method and system are used in testing non-equal values in normal rounds for satisfaction of a condition. If the condition is not satisfied in the normal rounds, power round values are tested for satisfaction of a power round condition. If the power round condition is satisfied, a binding settlement payment is calculated. The awardee of the settlement payment is offered a plurality of disbursement options for the settlement payment which he or she may choose from. Additional options involve an automated facilitator, windfalls to initiators, automatic payment initiation, multiparty aggregation and automatic settlement document generation.

Computerized transaction bargaining system and method

A method and system for automated bargaining is disclosed. The method and system are used in testing non-equal values in normal rounds for satisfaction of a condition. If the condition is not satisfied in the normal rounds, power round values are tested for satisfaction of a power round condition. If the power round condition is satisfied, a binding bargained payment is calculated. Additional options involve an automated facilitator, windfalls to initiators, automatic payment initiation, multiparty aggregation and automatic agreement document generation.

Computerized dispute resolution system and method.