Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Pardo, Thuy N. (Department: 2165)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C348S014030, C709S203000, C709S229000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07107271
ABSTRACT:
An agent interface device provides information suited for user preferences on the basis of a usage history. In an example implementation, the agent interface device controls the display and action of the agent. A user preference database stores user preferences. An information providing engine provides information to the user according to information in the preference database, and a timer sets a time for the information providing engine to provide information to the user.
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Aoki Tsuguhiro
Inui Ken'ichi
Keshi Ikuo
Kuromusha Kenichi
Nakagawa Junko
Nixon & Vanderhye PC
Pardo Thuy N.
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
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