Method and system for presenting data over a network based on network user choices and collecting real-time data related to said choices
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1. A method of collecting data from an information network in response to user choices of a plurality of users made while accessing said information network and navigating character-enabled (CE) network sites on said information network, said method comprising:
- storing a plurality of character data in a database accessible by said CE network site;
storing a plurality of character-attribute data in said database;
linking the character attribute data with one or more of the character data;
presenting to a user interface, one or more character data defining one or more characters for selection by the user;
upon selection of a character by the user, presenting in real time to the user interface, the selected character along with at least one of the character-attribute data linked to the selected character for selection by the user;
upon selection of a character attribute by the user, presenting in real time to the user interface, the selected character including the selected character attribute; and
tallying the number of times the selected character attribute has been selected by a plurality of users.
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Abstract
A character having a plurality of attributes is created by a network user while within a character-enabled network site. Each attribute is defined by at least one of either audio data and/or visual image data and is selected by the user from a plurality of attributes presented to the user through a user interface. The combination of attributes defines a persona for the character. At least one of either an audio presentation and/or a visual image presentation is provided to the user interface. The presentations presented are selected from a plurality of presentations based on the character'"'"'s persona. Data related to character attributes are stored in a database. One or more of the presentations presented to the user may be interactive, in that it allows for the user to make choices. In response to a user'"'"'s interaction with the interactive presentation, additional audio presentation and/or a visual image presentation is provided to the user interface. Data indicative of user interaction with the interactive presentations is also stored in a database.
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1. A method of collecting data from an information network in response to user choices of a plurality of users made while accessing said information network and navigating character-enabled (CE) network sites on said information network, said method comprising:
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storing a plurality of character data in a database accessible by said CE network site; storing a plurality of character-attribute data in said database; linking the character attribute data with one or more of the character data; presenting to a user interface, one or more character data defining one or more characters for selection by the user; upon selection of a character by the user, presenting in real time to the user interface, the selected character along with at least one of the character-attribute data linked to the selected character for selection by the user; upon selection of a character attribute by the user, presenting in real time to the user interface, the selected character including the selected character attribute; and tallying the number of times the selected character attribute has been selected by a plurality of users. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An on-line data collection and presentation system comprising:
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a plurality of character data; a plurality of character-attribute data linked with one or more of the character data; and a processor programmed to; present to a user interface, one or more of the character data defining one or more characters for selection by the user; upon selection of a character by the user, present in real time to the user interface, the selected character along with at least one of the character-attribute data linked to the selected character for selection by the user; upon selection of a character attribute by the user, present in real time to the user interface, the selected character including the selected character attribute; and tally the number of times the selected character attribute has been selected by a plurality of users. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for a plurality of users to communicate through an information network including at least one character enabled (CE) network site, said method comprising:
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storing a plurality of character data in a database accessible by said CE network site; storing a plurality of character-attribute data in said database; linking the character attribute data with one or more of the character data; providing for the creation of on-line characters by; presenting to a user interface one or more character data defining one or more characters for selection; upon selection of a character by the user, presenting in real time to the user interface, the selected character along with at least one of the character-attribute data linked to the selected character for selection by the user; and upon selection of a character attribute by the user, presenting in real time to the user interface, the selected character including the selected character attribute; tallying the number of times the selected character attribute has been selected by a plurality of users; and providing a communications link that allows a plurality of created characters to be presented on a common CE network site. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A method of navigating network sites on an information network, comprising the steps of:
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a) presenting to a user interface, one or more characters for selection by a user; b) upon selection of a character by the user, presenting in real-time to the user interface, the selected character along with at least one character attribute for selection by said user; c) upon selection of a character attribute by the user, presenting in real-time to the user interface, the selected character including the selected character attribute; d) storing data indicative of said selected character and said selected character attribute; e) navigating a first character-enabled (CE) network site wherein said stored data indicative of said selected character and said selected character attribute accompanies said user during said navigation of said CE network site; f) following a link to a second CE network site; g) sharing said stored data indicative of said selected character and said selected character attribute with said second CE network site; and h) navigating said second character-enabled (CE) network site, wherein said stored data indicative of said selected character and said selected character attribute accompanies said user during said navigation of said second CE network site. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method of operating a plurality of character enabled (CE) network sites for a plurality of users, said method comprising the steps of:
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a. causing a user, through a user interface operating on a device of said user, to create a character for use on said plurality of CE network sites, said character having a character profile including a plurality of attributes selected by said user, b. associating said character profile with said user by receiving associating information from said user, c. storing said associating information and said character profile in a database that is accessible to said CE network site, d. upon receiving a request for access to one of said plurality of CE network sites, enabling a user to retrieve a previously created character profile from said database using said associating information; e. if said user has previously created a character profile, retrieving said character profile from said database and causing said character to be displayed on said CE network site on said device of said user; and f. repeating steps a through e for a plurality of users. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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