COMPARING ITEMS USING A DISPLAYED DIAGRAM
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1. A computer-implemented method comprisingenabling a user to view graphically how different available items compare to one another, with respect to attributes of the available items, by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that identifies the items, in the context of indicators of their attributes.
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Among other things, a user can view graphically how different available items compare to one another, with respect to attributes of the available items, by controlling what is shown in a displayed diagram that identifies the items, in the context of indicators of their attributes.
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising
enabling a user to view graphically how different available items compare to one another, with respect to attributes of the available items, by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that identifies the items, in the context of indicators of their attributes.
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80. A computer-implemented method comprising
identifying for a user items available to the user through an online site, enabling the user to define a search for available items that have specified attributes, listing available items that have the specified attributes, and displaying to the user a diagram that portrays the available items that have the specified attributes, in the context of their attributes.
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93. A computer-implemented method comprising
receiving, from a site that identifies items that are available, information about attributes of the items and information about searches done by users of the site, and delivering to the site, in exchange for a fee, information that enables the site to display, to the users, diagrams that portray the items that meet the searches, in the context of the attributes of those items.
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94. A computer-implemented method comprising
enabling users to view graphically how different available items compare to one another, with respect to attributes of the available items, by enabling the users to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the items, in the context of indicators of their attributes, measuring uses by the users of the displayed diagrams, and assessing fees, based on the measured uses.
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98. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving webpages that identify used cars for sale, and in response to a user searching for used cars that meet specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different used cars that meet the attributes compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the used cars in the context of indicators of at least their prices and aging.
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99. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving webpages that identify new cars for sale, and in response to a user searching for new cars that meet specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different new cars that meet the attributes compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the new cars in the context of indicators of at least their selling prices, manufacturer'"'"'s suggested retail prices, or dealer invoice prices.
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100. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving webpages that identify flights, boat rides, or trains that have available seats, and in response to a user searching for flights, boat rides, or trains that meet specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different flights, boat rides, and trains that meet the attributes compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the flights, boat rides, or trains in the context of indicators of at least their times and prices.
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101. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving webpages that identify people who are available for relationships, in response to a user searching for people that have specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different people who meet the attributes compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the people in the context of indicators of at least their sex, age, and location.
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102. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving web pages that identify real properties that are available, in response to a user searching for properties that have specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different properties that meet the attributes compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the properties in the context of indicators of at least their price, size, and location.
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103. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving web pages that identify boats that are available, in response to a user searching for boats that have specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different boats that meet the attributes compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the boats in the context of indicators of at least their price, size, and engine hours.
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104. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving web pages that identify items for sale at auction, in response to a user searching for items for sale at auction that have specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different properties that meet the attributes compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the auction items in the context of indicators of at least their price, time to auction closing, and location.
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105. A computer-implemented method comprising
serving web pages that identify restaurants, in response to a user searching for restaurants that have specified attributes, enabling the user to view graphically how the different restaurants compare to one another by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the restaurants in the context of indicators of at least their quality ratings.
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106. A computer-implemented method comprising
enabling a user to view graphically how different available items compare to one another, with respect to attributes that include at least two of price, size, location, timing, and rating, by enabling the user to control what is shown in a displayed diagram that portrays the items, in the context of indicators of their attributes.
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