Patents by Inventor Bal Agrawal

Bal Agrawal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11455602
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing efficient job applicant screening In particular, a network-based system is established for gathering applicant information from an applicant remotely. Analysis of the received information is performed and evaluated pursuant to a first level of screening that can be done without excessive use of resources. Upon passing the first level screening, background checks and/or interviews, which require substantial resources, are further conducted. Applicants who pass the first level of screening are scheduled for interviews, including the optional initiation of personal interviews via video chat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: LIFEWORX, INC.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20200349622
    Abstract: A system and method for managing on-demand services includes integrating a consumer's personal resources with institutional service providers. The consumer's service request is fulfilled by streamlining the selection of resources and seamlessly extending the search to a larger system when the consumer's personal resources are exhausted. The system and method advantageously provides focused communications to selected contacts and automates the selection process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Patent number: 10755326
    Abstract: A system and method for managing on-demand services includes integrating a consumer's personal resources with institutional service providers. The consumer's service request is fulfilled by streamlining the selection of resources and seamlessly extending the search to a larger system when the consumer's personal resources are exhausted. The system and method advantageously provides focused communications to selected contacts and automates the selection process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: LIFEWORX, INC.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20170193423
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the operation of an In-home Assistant Service. The service provides a marketplace to connect households with assistants for frequent and specialized jobs. The service collects profile data of potential assistants including multiple skills the assistant can provide. It also enables the household to provide detailed request criteria. A locate process is then performed to determine, which assistants best meet the identified criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20160189283
    Abstract: A system and method for managing on-demand services includes integrating a consumer's personal resources with institutional service providers. The consumer's service request is fulfilled by streamlining the selection of resources and seamlessly extending the search to a larger system when the consumer's personal resources are exhausted. The system and method advantageously provides focused communications to selected contacts and automates the selection process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Bal AGRAWAL
  • Patent number: 9129326
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the creation of future time based search. Service providers identify their availability. This information is then searchable by potential clients to determine if relevant, local service providers are available to perform needed service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Lifeworx, Inc.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20150112882
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing efficient job applicant screening In particular, a network-based system is established for gathering applicant information from an applicant remotely. Analysis of the received information is performed and evaluated pursuant to a first level of screening that can be done without excessive use of resources. Upon passing the first level screening, background checks and/or interviews, which require substantial resources, are further conducted. Applicants who pass the first level of screening are scheduled for interviews, including the optional initiation of personal interviews via video chat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Patent number: 8959035
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing efficient job applicant screening. In particular, a network-based system is established for gathering applicant information from an applicant remotely. Analysis of the received information is performed and evaluated pursuant to a first level of screening that can be done without excessive use of resources. Upon passing the first level screening, background checks and/or interviews, which require substantial resources, are further conducted. Applicants who pass the first level of screening are scheduled for interviews, including the optional initiation of personal interviews via video chat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: LifeWorx, Inc.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20140337179
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the creation of future time based search. Service providers identify their availability. This information is then searchable by potential clients to determine if relevant, local service providers are available to perform needed service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20140324728
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for the collection and display of linked feedback about a party to multiparty interactions involving a series of events. The disclosed system creates improved feedback by collecting feedback about a party from other participants to an interaction and collecting feedback from the party about the other participants. This feedback is then in a user interface displaying multiple instances of progressive multiparty feedback for an interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Lifeworx, Inc.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Patent number: 8825736
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the creation of future time based search. Service providers identify their availability. This information is then searchable by potential clients to determine if relevant, local service providers are available to perform needed service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Lifeworx, Inc.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20140160222
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing efficient job applicant screening. In particular, a network-based system is established for gathering applicant information from an applicant remotely. Analysis of the received information is performed and evaluated pursuant to a first level of screening that can be done without excessive use of resources. Upon passing the first level screening, background checks and/or interviews, which require substantial resources, are further conducted. Applicants who pass the first level of screening are scheduled for interviews, including the optional initiation of personal interviews via video chat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20140108283
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the operation of an In-home Assistant Service. The service provides a marketplace to connect households with assistants for frequent and specialized jobs. The service collects profile data of potential assistants including multiple skills the assistant can provide. It also enables the household to provide detailed request criteria. A locate process is then performed to determine, which assistants best meet the identified criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Lifeworx, Inc.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20130238523
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems methods and apparatuses enabling variable brokerage fees on a transaction. In particular, a market value for a brokered service is determined based on various objective and subjective metrics. The brokerage service compares a calculated market value against the requested fee for the service to determine whether there is a differential. If there is a differential, value present in the differential can be used to adjust the brokerage fee up or down. Additional factors can be considered in determining the variable fee or differential include, the popularity of the brokered service, the location of the brokered service, particularized needs of a given client for the service, and the mix of providers to customers currently available to the brokerage. The disclosed system is particularly advantageous for determining brokerage fees for in-home service providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Patent number: 8533019
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the operation of an In-home Assistant Service. The service provides a marketplace to connect households with assistants for frequent and specialized jobs. The service collects profile data of potential assistants including multiple skills the assistant can provide. It also enables the household to provide detailed request criteria. A locate process is then performed to determine, which assistants best meet the identified criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Lifeworx, Inc.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20130018687
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the operation of an In-home Assistant Service. The service provides a marketplace to connect households with assistants for frequent and specialized jobs. The service collects profile data of potential assistants including multiple skills the assistant can provide. It also enables the household to provide detailed request criteria. A locate process is then performed to determine, which assistants best meet the identified criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Patent number: 8301478
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the operation of an In-home Assistant Service. The service provides a marketplace to connect households with assistants for frequent and specialized jobs. The service collects profile data of potential assistants including multiple skills the assistant can provide. It also enables the household to provide detailed request criteria. A locate process is then performed to determine, which assistants best meet the identified criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Lifeworx, Inc.
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20110202551
    Abstract: The present invention discloses apparatuses, systems and methods for assurance of reputation and abilities. The disclosed apparatuses, methods, and systems provide mechanisms such that assurance of the reputation of a service provider can be provided to a client. This is accomplished by receiving an assurance request for a service provider, submitting queries to and receiving query responses from relevant data sources, analyzing the query responses to verify the service provider's reputation, and generating an assurance of the service provider's reputation if the analysis of the responses demonstrate that the service provider meets a predetermined level of reputation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20070220123
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the creation of future time based search. Service providers identify their availability. This information is then searchable by potential clients to determine if relevant, local service providers are available to perform needed service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20070106547
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the operation of an In-home Assistant Service. The service provides a marketplace to connect households with assistants for frequent and specialized jobs. The service collects profile data of potential assistants including multiple skills the assistant can provide. It also enables the household to provide detailed request criteria. A locate process is then performed to determine, which assistants best meet the identified criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventor: Bal Agrawal