Multi-dimensional computer supported communications using database linking and a visual language interface

摘要

Family ties, local groups and geographic proximity are important factors in patterns of communication and are sometimes neglected or under-represented in electronic addressing schemes. The present invention links electronic addresses with other information to support more effective communication via electronic infrastructures/networks, e.g. the Internet. In an example, a multidimensional database associates or groups electronic addresses with geographic location. This permits more effective delivery and retrieval of information of local relevance, for example weather, local entertainment and advertisements. An illustration is provided by way of a "multi-level cube" (figures 1-4).