Metaphor elicitation method and apparatus
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1. A process for using a computer to elicit, organize, and link different forms of data to automatically generate and present a consensus map, comprising:
- a) establishing a series of baseline images in a first file in computer memory relating to a research topic;
b) sorting of the baseline images into groups by a consumer, each of the groups having similar qualities;
c) eliciting and storing sensory and emotional perceptions from the consumer regarding the research topic;
d) eliciting and storing constructs from the consumer using an interview procedure;
e) eliciting and storing of a baseline image from the consumer that correlates closest with the research topic;
f) eliciting and storing of additional images from the consumer that correlate closest with the research topic;
g) eliciting and storing of opposite images from the consumer that represent ideas opposite ideas represented by the research topic;
h) automatically generating a graphical representation of relationships among the stored images and constructs;
i) deriving a consensus map from a plurality of said graphical representations, each of said plurality of graphical representations being based on images and constructs of a different one of a plurality of consumers; and
j) visually presenting the consensus map.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for eliciting customer input to construct advertising/marketing campaigns. The metaphor elicitation technique method and apparatus provides a series of steps on an apparatus for eliciting from a customer the important aspects associated with a particular topic about which a marketing program is to be devised. The customers interact with a file of images which are designed to pictorially represent important sensory aspects of a topic being studied. The images and subsequent graphical maps and related constructs are then used to create an appropriate marketing/advertising campaign for the product or subject matter being studied.
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1. A process for using a computer to elicit, organize, and link different forms of data to automatically generate and present a consensus map, comprising:
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a) establishing a series of baseline images in a first file in computer memory relating to a research topic; b) sorting of the baseline images into groups by a consumer, each of the groups having similar qualities; c) eliciting and storing sensory and emotional perceptions from the consumer regarding the research topic; d) eliciting and storing constructs from the consumer using an interview procedure; e) eliciting and storing of a baseline image from the consumer that correlates closest with the research topic; f) eliciting and storing of additional images from the consumer that correlate closest with the research topic; g) eliciting and storing of opposite images from the consumer that represent ideas opposite ideas represented by the research topic; h) automatically generating a graphical representation of relationships among the stored images and constructs; i) deriving a consensus map from a plurality of said graphical representations, each of said plurality of graphical representations being based on images and constructs of a different one of a plurality of consumers; and j) visually presenting the consensus map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A metaphor elicitation apparatus, comprising:
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a) a central processor comprising image processing logic to create and manipulate digital images selected for a research topic; b) a display device connected to the central processor to display the digital images; c) a first input device disposed to provide alphanumeric data to the central processor; d) a second input device disposed to manipulate a computer cursor visible on the display device and indicative of alphanumeric data placement; e) a third input device disposed to manipulate image data visible on the display device; f) baseline digital image memory disposed to store baseline digital images and to provide the baseline digital images to the central processor for manipulation and display; g) second digital image memory disposed to store additional digital images and to provide the additional digital images to the central processor for manipulation and display; and h) third digital image memory disposed to store opposite digital images and to provide the opposite digital images to the central processor for manipulation and display; i) the central processor generates a graphical representation of relationships among the stored images; and j) the central processor manipulates a plurality of graphical representations to derive a consensus map. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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