Benjamin C Picard

US Patent:

20090062978, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/202010

Inventors:

Benjamin Clair Picard - Muir Beach CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G01M 17/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

701 29, 701 32, 705400

Abstract:

The method provides users with estimates for vehicle repairs. The user, typically the vehicle owner, provides details sufficient to identify the vehicle, and location details to enable the system to locate suitable mechanics and replacement parts, and determine labor costs and times. The user may provide symptoms of the problem, and the system provider automatically determines the likely cause of the symptoms. Once a diagnosis has been generated, local labor and replacement auto part prices are automatically located, and a repair estimate automatically calculated. The estimate, along with a list of local mechanics with interest or expertise in the particular type of repair, is then automatically communicated to the vehicle owner.

US Patent:

20120130844, May 24, 2012

Filed:

Jan 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/361354

Inventors:

Benjamin Clair PICARD - Muir Beach CA, US

Assignee:

DRIVERSIDE, INC. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/08
G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 264, 705400

Abstract:

The method provides users with estimates for vehicle repairs. The user, typically the vehicle owner, provides details sufficient to identify the vehicle, and location details to enable the system to locate suitable mechanics and replacement parts, and determine labor costs and times. The user may provide symptoms of the problem, and the system provider automatically determines the likely cause of the symptoms. Once a diagnosis has been generated, local labor and replacement auto part prices are automatically located, and a repair estimate automatically calculated. The estimate, along with a list of local mechanics with interest or expertise in the particular type of repair, is then automatically communicated to the vehicle owner.