Methods and apparatus for web-based research

Details Methods and apparatus for web-based research Methods and apparatus for web-based research

2007-10-29

2011-11-22

Perveen, Rehana (Department: 2155)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Collaborative document database and workflow

C707S706000, C707S751000, C707S769000

Reexamination Certificate

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08065265

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for facilitating web-based research among a community of users. Templates created by at least one user within the community may be modified by another user to facilitate further research on a item, such as a product and/or service, associated with the template. The modified template may be populated with data collected from at least one website and organized in such a manner so as to facilitate making a decision about the item.

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