METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING A CENTRAL EXCHANGE OF MARKET-RATED INFORMATION TRANSACTED BY A USER-DRIVEN NETWORK

摘要

A centralized method, controlled by users, combined with a scoring system to facilitate the dissemination of information. An online submission process allows to compensate a participant who meets a request for information. A controller (101) receives and distributes the request to potential bidders. Before proposing to respond to a request, a provider (103, 104, 105) information examines the request simultaneously with Applicant Assessment Report (102). The applicant assesses a bid simultaneously with a report on the information provider. The controller coordinates the exchange of information and payment as soon as the applicant accepts. The data relating to the applicant's actions and the information provider are recorded by the control device for future reference.