Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Inventory
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-19
2002-07-30
Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Inventory
C235S375000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06425525
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to data collection systems and more particularly pertains to a system for inputting, retrieving, and analyzing data in an organized and thus effective manner.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
The collection and analysis of data is an essential component of making various decisions in the marketplace. The collection of data may take on many forms including, but not limited to recording video, images, audio, hard numerical data, or the like. While the information present in data is often invaluable in many respects, it can sometimes be difficult to extract that information on which a decision is to be based. For example, in cases where the amount of collected data rises to substantial levels, confusion may arise if the data is not maintained in order. In addition, a lack of organization may inhibit an extent to which a team can analyze the data effectively.
Moreover, even if a proper conclusion has been arrived at, there may be a subsequent need to review the basis on which the conclusion was founded for one reason or another. Here again, lack of organization often obscures the train of thought that rationalized the proper conclusion. As such, there is a substantial need for a system and method for inputting, retrieving, and analyzing data in an organized and thus effective manner.
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SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The present invention overcomes the problems associated with data collection, retrieval, and analysis by including at least one remote input device for recording remote data and a host computer for receiving and storing the remote data from the remote input device. Also included is at least one local input device coupled to the host computer for retrieving the remote data within the host computer. Associated therewith is at least one local output device that is coupled to the host computer for retrieving the data.
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Jones Mark Alexander
Lange Beth M.
Meyers James L.
Swaminathan Kishore Sundaram
Accenture LLP
Frech Karl D.
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
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