Distributed decision processing system
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, in a computer system, a set of alternative choices;
receiving, in the computer system, a set of criteria by which the set of alternative choices may be evaluated;
receiving, in the computer system via a data network coupled to the computer system, a set of weights sent to the computer system by a first set of individuals via the data network, each weight indicating importance of a corresponding criterion from the set of criteria;
receiving, in the computer system via the data network, a set of evaluations sent to the computer system by a second set of individuals, each evaluation corresponding to possible attributes of a corresponding criterion; and
based on the set of evaluations and the set of weights, providing a relative analysis of the alternative choices.
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Abstract
A distributed decision processing method and a system for distributed decision processing. Alternative choices, criteria by which the alternative choices may be evaluated, weights indicating importance of criteria and evaluations corresponding to possible attributes of the criteria are received via a data network in a computer system. A relative analysis of the alternative choices is provided based on the set of evaluations and the set of weights. Alternatives are ranked based on a score derived from a weighted combination of the evaluations. The weighted combination is weighted based on the weights. Certain embodiments of the invention can help to facilitate group decision making allowing respective users to be geographically separated and to provide input at different times. Organizations may use certain embodiments of the invention to inform members regarding decisions and thereby increase buy-in.
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26 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, in a computer system, a set of alternative choices;
receiving, in the computer system, a set of criteria by which the set of alternative choices may be evaluated;
receiving, in the computer system via a data network coupled to the computer system, a set of weights sent to the computer system by a first set of individuals via the data network, each weight indicating importance of a corresponding criterion from the set of criteria;
receiving, in the computer system via the data network, a set of evaluations sent to the computer system by a second set of individuals, each evaluation corresponding to possible attributes of a corresponding criterion; and
based on the set of evaluations and the set of weights, providing a relative analysis of the alternative choices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for distributed decision processing comprising:
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a server coupled to a data network, the server receiving a set of alternative choices and a set of criteria by which the set of alternative choices may be evaluated;
a first set of client devices coupled to the data network, the first set of client devices transmitting to the server via the data network a set of weights provided by a first set of individuals, each weight indicating importance of a corresponding criterion from the set of criteria;
a second set of client devices coupled to the data network, the second set of client devices transmitting to the server via the data network a set of evaluations provided by a second set of individuals, each evaluation corresponding to possible attributes of a corresponding criteria;
wherein the server provides a relative analysis of the alternative choices based on the set of evaluations and the set of weights. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A system for distributed decision processing comprising:
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data processing means, coupled to a data network, the data processing means for receiving a set of alternative choices and a set of criteria by which the set of alternative choices may be evaluated;
a first set of interface means, coupled to the data network, the first set of interface means for transmitting to the data processing means via the data network a set of weights provided by a first set of individuals, each weight indicating importance of a corresponding criterion from the set of criteria;
a second set of interface means coupled to the data network, the second set of interface means for transmitting to the data processing means via the data network a set of evaluations provided by a second set of individuals, each evaluation corresponding to possible attributes of a corresponding criteria;
means, coupled to the data processing means, for providing a relative analysis of the alternative choices based on the set of evaluations and the set of weights.
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