Method and apparatus for open data collection

Details Method and apparatus for open data collection Method and apparatus for open data collection

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

Starks, Jr., Wilbert L. (Department: 2121)

Data processing: artificial intelligence

Machine learning

C706S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06879967

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for open data collection is provided. The method of machine learning comprises setting up a system for learning, the system having certain goals. The method further comprising presenting queries to non-expert netizens over a network, the netizens participating in the training process. Then, based on responses to the queries, the method continually updating the system and refining the queries.

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