Reciprocal tangible-promotional-materials presentations enabling systems and methods
First Claim
1. A method for enabling RTPMP among users of a communications network, comprising the steps of:
- gathering RTPMP data for specifically characterizing potential RTPMP from the users via the communications network;
storing the RTPMP data in a data storage device;
allowing the users to manage and maintain currentness of the RTPMP data via the communications network;
receiving requests from the users via the communications network for processed RTPMP-data to enable the RTPMP among the users;
processing the RTPMP data according to the requests to obtain the requested, processed RTPMP-data; and
sending the requested, processed RTPMP-data to the users via the communications network to enable the RTPMP among the users.
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Abstract
Systems and methods consistent with the present invention enable reciprocal tangible-promotional-materials presentations (RTPMP). An electronic RTPMP enabler services a group of entities with associated individuals. Electronic enabling services include RTPMP data gathering, storage, processing, and communication. The preferred embodiment is a website implemented on the worldwide Internet. The website provides RTPMP enabling services and RTPMP management services. The website generally operates in stages including a data gathering stage, a reciprocator choice stage, a proposal stage, a performance stage, a feedback stage, and a management stage. The management stage allows users to gain knowledge from data from completed RTPMP.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for enabling RTPMP among users of a communications network, comprising the steps of:
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gathering RTPMP data for specifically characterizing potential RTPMP from the users via the communications network;
storing the RTPMP data in a data storage device;
allowing the users to manage and maintain currentness of the RTPMP data via the communications network;
receiving requests from the users via the communications network for processed RTPMP-data to enable the RTPMP among the users;
processing the RTPMP data according to the requests to obtain the requested, processed RTPMP-data; and
sending the requested, processed RTPMP-data to the users via the communications network to enable the RTPMP among the users. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A computer system for enabling RTPMP among users of a computer network, the computer system comprising:
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a data storage device for storing a plurality of RTPMP variables that together model potential RTPMP, the RTPMP variables having associated values; and
a processor coupled to the data storage device, the processor being operative to perform the steps of;
providing a first graphical user interface to the users via the computer network, the first graphical user interface characterized by a plurality of data inputs for structuring the input of RTPMP data corresponding to the RTPMP variables;
accepting the RTPMP data through the first graphical user interface from the users via the computer network to establish the values of the RTPMP variables for modeling the users for the potential RTPMP;
storing the RTPMP data in the data storage device;
providing a second graphical user interface to a first user among the users via the computer network, the second graphical user interface characterized by one or more inputs for candidate data for defining a model of a potential RTPMP candidate;
accepting the candidate data through the second graphical user interface from the first user via the computer network;
comparing the candidate data to the RTPMP data of the users to obtain zero or more associated candidate-users among the users;
presenting the RTPMP data associated with the candidate users to the first user via the computer network for evaluation of the potential RTPMP; and
if desired by the first user,facilitating communication between the first user and one of the candidate users via the computer network to enable the RTPMP. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for enabling RTPMP among users of a computer network, wherein the instructions, when executed, comprise the steps of:
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storing a plurality of RTPMP variables that together form a model of potential RTPMP among the users, the RTPMP variables having associated values;
providing a first graphical user interface to the users via the computer network, the first graphical user interface characterized by a plurality of data inputs for structuring the input of RTPMP data corresponding to the RTPMP variables;
accepting the RTPMP data through the first graphical user interface from the users via the computer network to define the values of the RTPMP variables, thus establishing actual instances of the RTPMP model;
providing a second graphical user interface to a first user among the users via the computer network, the second graphical user interface characterized by one or more inputs for data defining a prototype instance of the RTPMP model;
accepting the data defining a prototype instance of the RTPMP model through the second graphical user interface from the first user via the computer network;
selecting one or more second users among the users, the one or more second users being associated with the defined prototype-instance of the RTPMP model;
presenting data associated with the actual instances of the RTPMP model of the selected, one or more second users to the first user for evaluation of the potential RTPMP;
if desired by the first user,providing a third graphical user interface for creation and communication of a first RTPMP proposal from the first user to a third user among the one or more second users, wherein the first user is facilitated in selecting the RTPMP data complicit with the actual instance of the RTPMP model of the third user to enable creation of the first RTPMP proposal satisfactory to the third user; and
if desired by the third user,providing a fourth graphical user interface for creation and communication of a second RTPMP proposal from the third user to the first user, wherein the third user is facilitated in selecting the RTPMP data complicit with the actual instance of the RTPMP model associated with the first user to enable creation of the second RTPMP proposal satisfactory to the first user. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for enabling RTPMP among users of computer network, the method comprising:
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providing a first graphical user interface to the users via the computer network, the first graphical user interface characterized by a plurality of data inputs for structuring the input from the users via the computer network of RTPMP data characterizing the RTPMP;
accepting the RTPMP data through the first graphical user interface from the users via the computer network;
storing the RTPMP data in a data storage device;
providing a second graphical user interface to a first user among the users via the computer network, the second graphical user interface characterized by one or more inputs for candidate data for defining a potential RTPMP candidate;
accepting the candidate data through the second graphical user interface from the first user via the computer network;
comparing the candidate data to the RTPMP data of the users to obtain zero or more associated candidate-users among the users;
presenting the RTPMP data associated with the candidate users to the first user via the computer network for evaluation of potential RTPMP;
if desired by the first user,providing a third graphical user interface for creation and communication of a first RTPMP proposal from the first user to a first candidate-user among the candidate users, wherein the first user is facilitated in selecting the RTPMP data associated with the first candidate-user to enable creation of the first RTPMP proposal satisfactory to the first candidate-user; and
if desired by the first candidate-user,providing a fourth graphical user interface for creation and communication of a second RTPMP proposal from the first candidate-user to the first user, wherein the first candidate-user is facilitated in selecting the RTPMP data associated with the first user to enable creation of the second RTPMP proposal satisfactory to the first user. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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