Method and system for network-based community for sharing information services
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1. A method for sharing information and services regarding providers of at least one of goods and services, the method comprising:
- maintaining an electronic site connected to a communication network to which the at least two users connect;
providing at least one electronic knowledge forum on the electronic site, wherein the at least two users share information regarding at least one of a common need and experience;
providing at least one database on the electronic site wherein the at least two users store and retrieve data; and
providing at least one electronic shopping forum on the electronic site wherein at least one user requests at least one of services and goods from at least one provider of at least one of services and goods;
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Abstract
A method and system using a communication network, such as the Internet, the forum community for sharing information services. Users of the method and system allows members to share people, information resources, companies and professional service firms. The community comprises five main forums, a community building, knowledge bank, public forum, purchase services and shopping mall. Members share expertise and business experiences, as well as cooperating on requests for proposals. The community is always evolving in response to user input to meet the needs of the community.
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1. A method for sharing information and services regarding providers of at least one of goods and services, the method comprising:
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maintaining an electronic site connected to a communication network to which the at least two users connect;
providing at least one electronic knowledge forum on the electronic site, wherein the at least two users share information regarding at least one of a common need and experience;
providing at least one database on the electronic site wherein the at least two users store and retrieve data; and
providing at least one electronic shopping forum on the electronic site wherein at least one user requests at least one of services and goods from at least one provider of at least one of services and goods;
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31. A system for sharing information and services regarding providers of at least one of goods and services, the system comprising:
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an electronic site connected to a communication network to which at least two users connect;
at least one electronic knowledge forum on the electronic site, wherein the at least two users share information regarding at least one of a common need and experience;
at least one database on the electronic site wherein the at least two users store and retrieve data; and
at least one electronic shopping forum on the electronic site wherein at least one user requests at least one of services and goods from at least one provider of at least one of services and goods. - View Dependent Claims (34, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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