Publishing a customized publication by defining multiple sources and time periods for obtaining article quotable information
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1. A method for publishing a customized publication including an article for a customer, which method comprises the steps of:
- (a) obtaining information from such customer relating to the publication, said information comprising;
(i) a topic for the article; and
(ii) the identity of a primary source for quotable information about the topic;
(b) defining a first period of time within which to obtain quotable information about the topic from the primary source;
(c) defining a second period of time within which to obtain quotable information about the topic from a secondary source;
(d) defining a third period of time within which to obtain information about the topic from a tertiary source;
(e) setting a beginning time for the first period, whereby an ending time for the first period is set;
(f) attempting to obtain quotable information about the topic from the primary source during the first period;
(g) if successful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the primary source during the first period, then proceeding directly to step (m);
(h) if unsuccessful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the primary source during the first period, setting a beginning time for the second period, whereby an ending time for the second period is set;
(i) identifying a secondary source for quotable information about the topic and attempting to obtain quotable information about the topic from the secondary source during the second period;
(j) if successful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the secondary source during the second period, then proceeding directly to step (m);
(k) if unsuccessful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the secondary source during the second period, setting a beginning time for the third period, whereby an ending time for the third period is set;
(l) identifying a tertiary source for information about the topic and attempting to obtain information about the topic from the tertiary source during the third period;
(m) preparing a proof for printing;
(n) printing the publication.
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Abstract
A method for publishing a customized publication including an article for a customer includes obtaining information from the customer including a topic for the article and the identity of a primary source for quotable information about the topic. The method also includes establishing and following a defined schedule for a three-step process for obtaining information about the topic prior to preparing and printing the publication.
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1. A method for publishing a customized publication including an article for a customer, which method comprises the steps of:
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(a) obtaining information from such customer relating to the publication, said information comprising; (i) a topic for the article; and (ii) the identity of a primary source for quotable information about the topic; (b) defining a first period of time within which to obtain quotable information about the topic from the primary source; (c) defining a second period of time within which to obtain quotable information about the topic from a secondary source; (d) defining a third period of time within which to obtain information about the topic from a tertiary source; (e) setting a beginning time for the first period, whereby an ending time for the first period is set; (f) attempting to obtain quotable information about the topic from the primary source during the first period; (g) if successful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the primary source during the first period, then proceeding directly to step (m); (h) if unsuccessful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the primary source during the first period, setting a beginning time for the second period, whereby an ending time for the second period is set; (i) identifying a secondary source for quotable information about the topic and attempting to obtain quotable information about the topic from the secondary source during the second period; (j) if successful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the secondary source during the second period, then proceeding directly to step (m); (k) if unsuccessful in obtaining quotable information about the topic from the secondary source during the second period, setting a beginning time for the third period, whereby an ending time for the third period is set; (l) identifying a tertiary source for information about the topic and attempting to obtain information about the topic from the tertiary source during the third period; (m) preparing a proof for printing; (n) printing the publication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for publishing a customized publication including a plurality of articles for a customer, which method comprises the steps of:
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(a) obtaining information from such customer relating to the publication, said information comprising; (i) a topic for each of a plurality of articles; and (ii) the identity of a primary source for quotable information about each topic; (b) defining, for each article; (1) a first period of time within which to obtain quotable information about the topic from the primary source; (2) a second period of time within which to obtain quotable information about the topic from a secondary source; (3) a third period of time within which to obtain information about the topic from a tertiary source; (c) setting, for each article, a beginning time for the first period, whereby an ending time for the first period is set; (d) attempting, for each article, to obtain quotable information about the topic from the primary source during the first period; (e) proceeding directly to step (k) for each article for which quotable information about the topic was obtained from the primary source during the first period; (f) setting, for each article for which quotable information about the topic was not obtained from the primary source during the first period, a beginning time for the second period, whereby an ending time for the second period is set; (g) identifying, for each article for which quotable information about the topic was not obtained from the primary source during the first period, a secondary source for quotable information about the topic and attempting to obtain quotable information about the topic from the secondary source during the second period; (h) proceeding directly to step (k) for each article for which quotable information about the topic was obtained from the secondary source during the second period; (i) setting, for each article for which quotable information about the topic was not obtained from the secondary source during the second period, a beginning time for the third period, whereby an ending time for the third period is set; (j) identifying, for each article for which quotable information about the topic was not obtained from the secondary source during the second period, a tertiary source for information about the topic and attempting to obtain information about the topic from the tertiary source during the third period; (k) utilizing a computer to prepare a draft of each article; (l) utilizing a computer to compile the draft articles into a proof of the publication; (m) printing the publication. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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