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System for regulating access to data base for purposes of data base management
Assignee: RECRUITME LLC
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Filing: 1995-10-02
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Granted: 1997-04-22
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Expires: 2015-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A data base is made accessible with a data base management system that not only regulates access to the data base, but which also promotes expansion (growth) of the data base on an ongoing basis as part of such regulation. For the purpose of developing leads for promoting sales efforts, a data base is provided which assembles the needs of users of the system, for access by other users to identify potential sales leads. The data base management system provides access to the needs compiled by the data base, identifying qualified leads, but only upon the condition that users of the system first identify their needs. In this way, a constant source of leads is made available, based upon the present and actual needs of other users, and the leads that are obtained are more likely to give rise to a useful result.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey L. Josephson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:00
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99931; Y10S707/99939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 52
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user and including means for communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the apparatus comprising: means associated with the communicating means, for limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that the communicating means is enabled for communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled from communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user and including means for communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the apparatus comprising: means associated with the communicating means, for limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that the communicating means is enabled for communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled from communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1 which further includes means associated with the communicating means, for entering the primary data pertaining to the user, and means for adding the primary data pertaining to the user to the primary data forming part of the data base to satisfy the selected precondition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the primary data entering means includes separate means for entering repetitive data and means for entering transient data.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the primary data entering means operates in conjunction with means for encoding the primary data entering the data base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the encoding means operates on plural levels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the encoding means operates responsive to a standard industrial classification code.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the encoding means operates responsive to an input/output code.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 2 which further includes means associated with the communicating means, for entering secondary data pertaining to the user, and means for comparing the secondary data pertaining to the user with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the means for entering the secondary data, and the comparing means, communicate with the access limiting means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the access limiting means operates responsive to the comparing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the secondary data includes a personal identification number.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the secondary data includes an account of user access fees.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 which further includes means for monitoring the access limiting means, and a parameter associated with the access limiting means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the parameter has a numerical value, and wherein the monitoring means includes means for counting the numerical value of the parameter.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the parameter is time.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the parameter is an amount of primary data pertaining to the user which is added to the primary data of the data base.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the primary data is a listing of items needed by users of the data base.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the access limiting means includes means for testing compliance with the selected precondition.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the access limiting means includes means for testing compliance with the selected precondition within a defined time period.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the data base is initially empty of primary data.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the data base initially contains primary data.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
199 words
An apparatus for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user and including means for communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the apparatus comprising: means associated with the communicating means, for limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that the communicating means is enabled for communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled from communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base; and means associated with the communicating means, for controlling access to the access limiting means, including means for comparing secondary data pertaining to the user with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
199 words
An apparatus for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user and including means for communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the apparatus comprising: means associated with the communicating means, for limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that the communicating means is enabled for communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled from communication with the primary data when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base; and means associated with the communicating means, for controlling access to the access limiting means, including means for comparing secondary data pertaining to the user with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 22 which further includes means associated with the communicating means, for entering the primary data pertaining to the user, and means for adding the primary data pertaining to the user to the primary data forming part of the data base to satisfy the selected precondition.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 23 which further includes means associated with the communicating means, for entering the secondary data pertaining to the user, for comparison with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user by communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the method comprising the steps of: limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that communication with the primary data is enabled when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user by communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the method comprising the steps of: limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that communication with the primary data is enabled when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 25 which further includes the steps of entering the primary data pertaining to the user, and adding the entered primary data to the primary data of the data base to satisfy the selected precondition.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 26 which further includes the steps of entering secondary data pertaining to the user, and comparing the secondary data pertaining to the user with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 27 wherein the entering of the secondary data, and the comparing, precedes the access limiting step.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 28 wherein the access limiting step is responsive to the comparing step.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 27 wherein the secondary data includes a personal identification number.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 27 wherein the secondary data includes an account of user access fees.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 26 wherein the entering of the primary data includes a separate entering of repetitive data and entering of transient data.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 26 which further includes the step of encoding the primary data added to the data base.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 33 wherein the encoding occurs on plural levels.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 33 wherein the encoding is responsive to a standard industrial classification code.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 33 wherein the encoding is responsive to an input/output code.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the access limiting step further includes monitoring a parameter associated with the access limiting step.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 37 wherein the parameter has a numerical value, and wherein the monitoring step further includes counting the numerical value of the parameter.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 38 wherein the parameter is time.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 38 wherein the parameter is an amount of primary data pertaining to the user which is added to the primary data of the data base.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the primary data is a listing of items needed by users of the data base.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the access limiting step includes testing for compliance with the selected precondition.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the access limiting step includes testing compliance with the selected precondition within a defined time period.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the data base is initially empty of primary data.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the data base initially contains primary data.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
171 words
A method for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user by communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the method comprising the steps of: limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that communication with the primary data is enabled when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base; and comparing secondary data pertaining to the user with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, prior to the access limiting step.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
171 words
A method for regulating access to a data base for containing primary data to be accessed by a user and secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, from a terminal for interfacing with the user by communicating with the data base so that the primary data and the secondary data of the data base can be obtained, the method comprising the steps of: limiting access to the primary data of the data base responsive to a selected precondition so that communication with the primary data is enabled when the selected precondition has been satisfied and disabled when the selected precondition has not been satisfied; wherein the selected precondition includes an input of primary data pertaining to the user, for addition to the primary data forming part of the data base; and comparing secondary data pertaining to the user with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user, prior to the access limiting step.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 46 which further includes the steps of entering the primary data pertaining to the user, and adding the primary data pertaining to the user to the primary data forming part of the data base to satisfy the selected precondition.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 47 which further includes the steps of entering the secondary data pertaining to the user, for comparison with the secondary data to authorize access to the primary data of the data base by the user.
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