Title:
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GAUGING GROUP CHOICES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO1999053390
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for a choice processor (Fig. 1) that gauges group choice in a computer-mediated environment. The system uses scientific analysis of collective choice processes and outcomes produced by different voting methods (Fig. 3) to provide result data to guide an individual or group in making decisions synchronously or asynchronously.
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Inventors:
URKEN ARNOLD B (US)
FAGERSTROM DANA (US)
FAGERSTROM DANA (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US1999/008417
Publication Date:
December 23, 1999
Filing Date:
April 16, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CHOICE LOGIC CORP (US)
URKEN ARNOLD B (US)
FAGERSTROM DANA (US)
URKEN ARNOLD B (US)
FAGERSTROM DANA (US)
International Classes:
G06Q30/00; (IPC1-7): G06F17/60
Foreign References:
| US5790426A | 1998-08-04 | |||
| US5400248A | 1995-03-21 |
Other References:
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TOWNSEND A M, WHITMAN M E, HENDRICKSON A R: "COMPUTER SUPPORT SYSTEM ADDS POWER TO GROUP PROCESSES", HRMAGAZINE, SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, ALEXANDRIA, VA, US, vol. 40, no. 09, 1 September 1995 (1995-09-01), US, pages 01 - 05, XP002923050, ISSN: 1047-3149
NEAL J, ET AL.: "SUPPORT GROUP DECISIONS VIA COMPUTER SYSTEMS", QUALITY PROGRESS., AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY, MILWAUKEE, WIS., USA, vol. 28, no. 05, 1 May 1995 (1995-05-01), Milwaukee, Wis., USA, pages 01 - 05, XP002923051, ISSN: 0033-524X
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