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System and method for supporting multiple question and answer fora in different web sites

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-05
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[0008] In order to address and solve certain of the foregoing shortcomings in the prior art, the present invention provides a method and accompanying system for funding an interactive network site that provides one or more fora acces

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One problem with traditional interactive web sites is the difficulty in modifying them.
Expensive staff members have to undertake tedious and repetitive tasks, such as archiving older messages and deleting unanswered questions.
A problem with existing interactive systems which use experts is the lack of flexibility available to experts when answering questions.
When experts can give only one answer to a question, it is difficult to change an opinion or elaborate on an answer.
Further problems with such systems include the ability to fund the operation of the network site and to compensate experts employed by the site administrator.

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[0048] Systems and methods consistent with the present invention allow users to obtain information on a given subject by interacting with experts on that subject. Users can get answers to their questions either by asking a question or by reviewing answers to questions that others have posed. If asked a question, an expert can either provide an answer or refer the question to another expert. An expert can also act as peer review personnel by reviewing the responses posted by another expert. In addition, experts and / or peer review personnel can post their responses in any forum, category, and network site they desire.

[0049] In one embodiment, users can visit a web site to have their AIDS- and HIV-related questions answered by doctors and other experts in the field. The site provides several benefits to users. For instance, it lowers barriers between patients and clinicians, demystifies HUV / AIDS and its treatment, improves patients' quality of life and fosters community through human ...

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A method and system, executed by a server, is disclosed for receiving questions from users regarding one or more topics and providing answers from a set of experts. Users can direct questions to one or more specific experts, who in turn can answer the questions, refer the questions to other experts, or both. The server automatically organizes and stores questions and answers in various fora dedicated to one or more topics, such as medical treatment for specific health conditions. Responses generated by the experts to the questions asked by the users may, in turn, be reviewed by peer review personnel. The system may be deployed at multiple network sites to provide a question and answer forum to users who visit different sites. Each network site in which the system is deployed may selectively decide whether to post at its network site the responses by experts and / or peer review personnel to questions originating from other network sites. In addition, each network site can selectively decide whether the responses by experts and / or peer review personnel to questions originating at their network site should be permitted to be posted on other network sites. Methods for funding a network site according to the present invention include the provision of advertising banners, receiving subscription payments or fees from user / subscribers for receiving expert opinions, and receiving payments from third party sponsors. Users who access the site may, in turn, receive benefits in exchange for soliciting such expert opinions.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 603,601, filed Jun. 26, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 516,996, filed Mar. 1, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 447,259 filed on Nov. 23, 1999, the entirety of both applications are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to data processing for business practices, and relates more particularly to methods and apparatus for operating and funding an interactive network site. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART [0003] In an interactive system, a user may engage in a dialog with a system through a series of interactions with the system, and the dialog results in changes to the system's behavior. Many World Wide Web sites are interactive. In contrast to static systems, where users simply read information p...

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IPC IPC(8): G06Q99/00G06Q10/06G06Q10/10G09B7/00
CPCG06Q10/06311G09B7/00G06Q40/08G06Q10/10
Inventor MARKS, JAMES D.
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