System and method for collection analysis of electronic discussion methods
US7197470B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0407
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for collecting and analyzing electronic discussion messages to categorize the message communications and the identify trends and patterns in pre-determined markets. The system comprises an electronic data discussion system wherein electronic messages are collected and analyzed according to characteristics and data inherent in the messages. The system further comprises a data store for storing the message information and results of any analyses performed. Objective data is collected by the system for use in analyzing the electronic discussion data against real-world events to facilitate trend analysis and event forecasting based on the volume, nature and content of messages posted to electronic discussion forums.
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