Systems and methods of indexing and retrieving data
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First Claim
1. A method of indexing and retrieving data being posted by a plurality of users to a wide area network, comprising:
- providing the users with a mechanism for posting the data as parametized items;
providing the users with listings of previously used parameters and previously used values for use in posting the data;
providing the users with summary comparison usage information corresponding to the previously used parameters and values for use in posting the data; and
providing subsequent users with the listings of previously used parameters and values, and corresponding summary comparison usage information for use in searching the network for an item of interest.
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Abstract
A self-evolving generic index for storing marketplace information for multiple types of items allows users to add new parameters, values and possibly new classifications for use in describing items. The new parameters/values/classifications can then be selected by other users for use in describing their own items. It is especially contemplated that the system can display information relating to the usage with which parameters/values/classifications have historically been employed in describing different types of items. This encourages users to be consistent in selecting parameters/values/classifications for both entering and searching data, while still allowing great flexibility.
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1. A method of indexing and retrieving data being posted by a plurality of users to a wide area network, comprising:
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providing the users with a mechanism for posting the data as parametized items;
providing the users with listings of previously used parameters and previously used values for use in posting the data;
providing the users with summary comparison usage information corresponding to the previously used parameters and values for use in posting the data; and
providing subsequent users with the listings of previously used parameters and values, and corresponding summary comparison usage information for use in searching the network for an item of interest. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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Current AssigneeBSG Tech LLC (IP Edge LLC)
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Original AssigneeBig Fat Fish, Inc.
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InventorsFish, Robert D.
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Primary Examiner(s)AMSBURY, WAYNE P
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Application NumberUS09/477,206Time in Patent Office518 DaysField of Search707/2US Class Current1/1CPC Class CodesG06F 16/30 of unstructured textual dat...G06F 16/9537 Spatial or temporal depende...Y10S 707/99932 Access augmentation or opti...
