Patent ID: 6826552
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A computer-aided decision-making system, comprising:a rules-based analysis engine employing a plurality of rules, said rules being used for selecting and scoring and ranking a plurality of choices; a user interface operable to accept user-provided information and selections and responses to system inquiries, said user interface indicating system-generated reports and proposals and feedback, said user interface comprising a plurality of advocates selectable by a user and controlled by said rules-based analysis engine to aid the user in making a choice, said advocates being embodied in software and representing points of view with respect to a decision to be made, said points of view represented by weights assigned to positions on issues; and wherein said rules-based analysis engine accepts said user-provided information and presents through said user interface choices to aid the user in making a decision, said choices being at least one commented on and chosen by said advocates.