Electronic activity and business system and method
First Claim
1. An electronic system for regulating activity, comprising:
- a user interface means for determining the rights and abilities of users within the electronic business system and requiring a common format for transaction data used in the system, a common market permitting users employing said user interface means to locate propositions of interest and to negotiate transactions, and a central clearinghouse for authorization and authentication of users.
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Abstract
An electronic system for regulating activity that includes a standard user interface that requires all information presented in the system to be formatted in a standard (logical) manner that is designed to achieve results. The standard (logical) manner requires users to successively provide subject information, purpose information, and objective and time information relative to the activity. Standard user interfaces may be developed for a variety of business tasks and other activities All information is stored in individual files at user locations. The system handles facts and propositions in an equation solving manner. If a proposition is involved, selected information may be automatically forwarded to a searchable common market that contains summary information and links to the files. All discussion relating to a proposition is recorded, and agreement is recognized and recorded. Upon agreement, a fulfillment function is automatically launched. The fulfillment actions of the system are in accordance with the objective and time information provided by the user.
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1. An electronic system for regulating activity, comprising:
- a user interface means for determining the rights and abilities of users within the electronic business system and requiring a common format for transaction data used in the system, a common market permitting users employing said user interface means to locate propositions of interest and to negotiate transactions, and a central clearinghouse for authorization and authentication of users.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- 9. A method of data handling in connection with a proposed activity, comprising the steps of successively prompting a user for and receiving from the user who/what information relating to the activity, why/how information relating to the activity, and where/when information relating to the activity, recording received discussions relating to the activity, recording agreement between the user and another party, and, in a fulfillment stage, prompting and monitoring fulfillment steps in accordance with said where/when information.
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