Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-26
2004-10-12
Amsbury, Wayne (Department: 2171)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06804668
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The field of the invention relates to the exchange of information and more particularly to the use of databases for the dissemination of information.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of the Internet as a means for exchanging information is well known. Typically a user logs into chat room and enters text. Typically, the information is posted on an electronic bulletin board, which may be viewed by any other person logged into the chat room. As each person posts his views, any other person may comment on those views.
Occasionally, a person may post prepared text intended to inform or influence a reader. Usually, the prepared text is posted as a complete work.
In response, other participants to offer opinions or counter-arguments. A first respondant may raise additional points for or against the posted work. A second person may raise additional points for or against any previous person. As each additional participant enters the fray, the subject matter may diverge significantly from the originally posted work. Further, the subject matter of the discussion may change so quickly that few participants have time to think through the implications of posted comments. Because of the importance of the free exchange of information, a need exists for a means of grounding interactive conversations on factual basis.
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patent: 6029195 (2000-02-01), Herz
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Bluestein Jared
Dezonno Anthony
Hymel Darryl
Martin Jim F.
Power Mark J.
Amsbury Wayne
Nguyen Cindy
Rockwell Electronic Commerce Corp.
Welsh & Katz Ltd.
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