The best available expert is linked to a client in order to assist the
client in understanding information obtained from computerized searches.
The client and expert may be a part of the same or different networks. A
resource matching program identifies and generates a concept from
inquiries launched by the client. The concept is compared against an
expert datasource which comprises data concerning the skills and
knowledge of experts. This comparison, along with a set of availability
rules, helps locate the best available expert. Once such an expert is
located a link is established with the expert. The link may comprise a
variety of communication methods including telephony, electronic mail,
Internet, facsimile or wireless methods.