Method and system for the collaborative analysis of information
First Claim
1. A method for a collaborative analysis of information, comprising:
- maintaining an analysis dataset, comprising information units including;
at least one topic information unit representing an analysis topic;
a plurality of contribution information units each representing an information contribution associated with the analysis topic; and
associating each contribution information unit with the topic information unit.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for enabling the collaborative exchange and analysis of information are provided. Exemplary embodiments provide for the editing of information maintained in associated information units that may be distributed in parallel to a plurality of collaborative users. The information units may be distributed and retrieved with lightweight transport protocols. The information units obtained from multiple sources are automatically aligned and combined. Editing and display methods and systems further provide organizational and filtering tools. The information units may be redistributed and further collected in an iterative fashion.
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1. A method for a collaborative analysis of information, comprising:
maintaining an analysis dataset, comprising information units including; at least one topic information unit representing an analysis topic; a plurality of contribution information units each representing an information contribution associated with the analysis topic; and associating each contribution information unit with the topic information unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for the collaborative analysis of information, comprising:
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a local analysis dataset, comprising information units including; at least one topic information unit; a plurality of contribution information units; and a collaborative editor that associates a unique identifier with each information unit as the information unit is created and that associates each contribution information unit with the topic information unit. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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