System and Method For Enabling Bi-Directional Communication Between Providers And Consumers of Information In Multi-Level Markets Using A Computer Network

摘要

A system and method for enabling continuous bidirectional communication between providers and consumers of information through a computer and telephone network to exchange product and preference information. The system and method of the invention provides a database having accounts for providers and consumers. Each account contains contact, warranty, product, system usage, and billing information for providers, and contact, demographic, product preference, contact permissions, and usage history information for consumers. The invention provides an area for consolidation of all provider access points in a taskbar on the user's computer or communication device. The invention creates an ad reviewing cart that allows users to select providers and content to be received. An information warehouse manager is employed to receive data from providers and users. A commission accounting module calculates commissions.