Conflict assessment system tool
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1. A method of conflict assessment using a relational database stored on a source medium loaded onto a computer system, comprising the steps of:
- selecting a country and time period to analyze;
determining if the database contains enough information to perform a base assessment of the selected country;
gathering up-to-the-moment information by Internet searches;
analyzing the information to determine the level of conflict indicators;
factoring the present state of each indicator and the indicators'"'"' cumulative value against past conflict assessments by determining the rate of change in the state of conflict and the differences in the contributing factors; and
outputting the assessment data results for a user to view.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for performing conflict assessments conducted by a software tool, which are particularly suited for monitoring internal conflicts of various countries are disclosed. An application of this method and apparatus to the international community is also disclosed
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1. A method of conflict assessment using a relational database stored on a source medium loaded onto a computer system, comprising the steps of:
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selecting a country and time period to analyze;
determining if the database contains enough information to perform a base assessment of the selected country;
gathering up-to-the-moment information by Internet searches;
analyzing the information to determine the level of conflict indicators;
factoring the present state of each indicator and the indicators'"'"' cumulative value against past conflict assessments by determining the rate of change in the state of conflict and the differences in the contributing factors; and
outputting the assessment data results for a user to view. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A storage media containing a database program for assessing and determining conflicts using a computer, said program comprising:
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one code segment which loads/sets up said program onto said computer;
one code segment which accepts and recognizes data inputs from a user;
one code segment which determines if the program'"'"'s internal database contains enough information to perform a base assessment on the selected input;
one code segment which gathers additional information when needed to perform said base assessment;
one code segment which performs an indicator analysis;
one code segment which compares the present state of said indicators and said indicators'"'"' cumulative values against past assessments;
one code segment which determines the rate of change in a state of conflict and the differences in contributing factors; and
one code segment which outputs assessment data results for the user to view.
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