Timothy N Carlson

US Patent:

6438539, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Feb 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/512755

Inventors:

Anatoly Y. Korolev - Brooklyn NY
James T. LaTourrette - Huntington NY
Leon L. Vickman - Encino CA
Maximilian J. Sandor - Tujunga CA
Timothy R. Carlson - West Hollywood CA
Neal S. Pollack - Torrance CA
Joann M. Ludwig - Palos Verdes CA

Assignee:

Agents-4all.com, Inc. - Encino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1730

US Classification:

707 3, 707 10

Abstract:

A user of an information network is provided with information contained within at least one of plurality of network sites in view of a user search criteria by searching a database that is populated with a plurality of other search criteria provided by other network users and a plurality of search strategies. Each of the search strategies includes information regarding network sites likely to contain information relevant to the other search criteria. The other search criteria within the database are linked with the search strategies. At least one search strategy is selected from the database based upon the users search criteria. The search strategy is executed and the results are provided to the user in one embodiment, users can employ software agents to assist in searching, collecting, and reporting on data in accordance with the users specified criteria.