US6249790B1
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Relational database management system and method of operation
Assignee: Babcock and Jenkins Inc
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Filing: 1998-07-31
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Granted: 2001-06-19
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Expires: 2018-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A method of operating a database of records. The method includes providing an internet web site containing selected information, and providing a computer containing the database. Each record of the database is associated with each of a number of contacts. An identifying code is generated for each contact, and is transmitted to each contact. When a contact attempts to access the website, the contact is asked to input the code. In response to entry of the code, access is provided to a selected portion of the selected information.
Inventors
- 👤 William Babcock, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:00
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99931; Y10S707/99933; Y10S707/99936; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99944; Y10S707/99945; Y10S707/99948
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A database and marketing management system comprising: a computer having a memory device; a database stored in the memory device and having a plurality of records, each record including an associated identifying code and a data set associated with a contact the identifying code and data set being categorized into one of several different marketing strategies; a printer connected to the computer and operable to print the code and at least some of the data set on a correspondence document; an internet connection operably connecting the computer to a communication system accessible by the contact; and the computer being operable in response to entry of the code by the contact to provide selected information to the contact such selected information corresponding to be categorized marketing strategy; wherein the computer is operable to collect information from the contact; and wherein the computer is operable to transmit the collected information to a selected third party for use in selectively servicing the contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A database and marketing management system comprising: a computer having a memory device; a database stored in the memory device and having a plurality of records, each record including an associated identifying code and a data set associated with a contact the identifying code and data set being categorized into one of several different marketing strategies; a printer connected to the computer and operable to print the code and at least some of the data set on a correspondence document; an internet connection operably connecting the computer to a communication system accessible by the contact; and the computer being operable in response to entry of the code by the contact to provide selected information to the contact such selected information corresponding to be categorized marketing strategy; wherein the computer is operable to collect information from the contact; and wherein the computer is operable to transmit the collected information to a selected third party for use in selectively servicing the contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the computer is operable to modify the record in response to information collected from the contact.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the computer is operable to evaluate the information collected from the contact.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the correspondence document includes a web address associated with the computer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the collected information includes information gleaned based on the time of access.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the collected information includes information gleaned based on a site from which access is made.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the collected information includes information gleaned based on a telephone number from which access is made.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the collected information includes information gleaned based on predetermined information transmitted by an initial session with the contact.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the collected information includes information gleaned based on predetermined information made implicit by an initial session with the contact.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the associated code and the data set are precategorized into one of several different predetermined marketing strategies.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 wherein collecting information from the contact is gathered by providing an incentive to the contact.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
123 words
A method of providing access to an internet web site comprising: providing a web site containing selected information; providing a computer containing a database of a plurality of records, each record associated with a contact of a plurality of contacts; generating an identifying code for each contact, the identifying code being categorized into one of several different marketing strategies; transmitting the code and a web address associated with the web site to at least one of the contacts; in response to attempted access of the web site by a contact, querying the contact for the code; in response to entry of the code, providing access to a selected potion of the selected information in accordance with the marketing strategy associated with the code.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
123 words
A method of providing access to an internet web site comprising: providing a web site containing selected information; providing a computer containing a database of a plurality of records, each record associated with a contact of a plurality of contacts; generating an identifying code for each contact, the identifying code being categorized into one of several different marketing strategies; transmitting the code and a web address associated with the web site to at least one of the contacts; in response to attempted access of the web site by a contact, querying the contact for the code; in response to entry of the code, providing access to a selected potion of the selected information in accordance with the marketing strategy associated with the code.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 12 including modifying the record to include information associated with the contact's access to the web site.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 13 including querying the contact for additional selected information and modifying the record to include the information.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 13 including evaluating the contact in response to the information associated with the contact's access.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 13 including transmitting information to a third party regarding the information associated with the contact's access.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 12 including printing the code on a correspondence directed to the contact.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 17 wherein the correspondence includes a web address associated with the web site.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
149 words
A database and marketing management system comprising: a computer having a memory device; a database stored in the memory device and having a plurality of records, each record including an associated identifying code and a data set associated with a contact; a printer connected to the computer and operable to print the code and at least some of the data set on a correspondence document; an internet connection operably connecting the computer to a communication system accessible by the contact; and the computer being operable in response to entry of the code by the contact to provide selected information to the contact; wherein the computer is operable to collect information from the contact the collected information including information gleaned based on predetermined information transmitted to the computer during a session with the contact; and wherein the computer is operable to transmit the collected information to a selected third party.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
149 words
A database and marketing management system comprising: a computer having a memory device; a database stored in the memory device and having a plurality of records, each record including an associated identifying code and a data set associated with a contact; a printer connected to the computer and operable to print the code and at least some of the data set on a correspondence document; an internet connection operably connecting the computer to a communication system accessible by the contact; and the computer being operable in response to entry of the code by the contact to provide selected information to the contact; wherein the computer is operable to collect information from the contact the collected information including information gleaned based on predetermined information transmitted to the computer during a session with the contact; and wherein the computer is operable to transmit the collected information to a selected third party.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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