Data certification and verification system having a multiple- user-controlled data interface
First Claim
1. A multiple-party data attribute management system for the controlled exchange of data, said system comprising:
- a) a database interface device for accessibly storing said data, said data including at least one data item having at least one data item attribute that can be varied between at least one attribute source state and at least one attribute use state to enhance the useful value of said data item, b) said database interface device is accessible for data exchange with;
i) at least one data originator for submitting said data to said interface device with said at least one data item having said attribute in said source state;
ii) at least one attribute enhancer for changing said attribute from said source state to said use state;
iii) at least one data user for using said data with said at least one data item having said attribute in said use state; and
c) said interface device includes an access control system for controlling said access to said interface device by at least one of;
i) said data originator for preventing alteration of said attribute by said originator;
ii) said data user for preventing alteration of said attribute by said user;
iii) said data originator for verifying the identity of said data originator; and
iv) said data user for verifying the identity of said data originator;
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Abstract
A method and apparatus is described for multiple-party data attribute management system and interface structure which permits different categories of users to contribute and control different types of source data, while adding informational value to data contributed by other users. The system provides a secure repository for verified and authenticated data, and provides a system of controlled access to the repository. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a data verification and certification system which in a principal embodiment is useful to create a data bank to match job seekers with potential employers based on verified resume data and employer specified search criteria. The interface structure The system of the invention preferably includes computer databases and interactive Internet based server systems.
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7 Claims
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1. A multiple-party data attribute management system for the controlled exchange of data, said system comprising:
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a) a database interface device for accessibly storing said data, said data including at least one data item having at least one data item attribute that can be varied between at least one attribute source state and at least one attribute use state to enhance the useful value of said data item, b) said database interface device is accessible for data exchange with;
i) at least one data originator for submitting said data to said interface device with said at least one data item having said attribute in said source state;
ii) at least one attribute enhancer for changing said attribute from said source state to said use state;
iii) at least one data user for using said data with said at least one data item having said attribute in said use state; and
c) said interface device includes an access control system for controlling said access to said interface device by at least one of;
i) said data originator for preventing alteration of said attribute by said originator;
ii) said data user for preventing alteration of said attribute by said user;
iii) said data originator for verifying the identity of said data originator; and
iv) said data user for verifying the identity of said data originator;
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7. A method of data attribute management for the controlled data exchange between multiple parties, comprising in any operative order the steps of:
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a) accessibly storing said data, said data including at least one data item having at least one data item attribute that can be varied between at least one attribute source state and at least one attribute use state to enhance the useful value of said data item, b) providing access for said data exchange with;
i) at least one data originator for submitting said data with said at least one data item having said attribute in said source state;
ii) at least one attribute enhancer for changing said attribute from said source state to said use state;
iii) at least one data user for using said data with said at least one data item having said attribute in said use state; and
b) controlling said access by at least one of;
i) said data originator for preventing alteration of said attribute by said originator;
ii) said data user for preventing alteration of said attribute by said user;
iii) said data originator for verifying the identity of said data originator; and
iv) said data user for verifying the identity of said data originator;
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