Patent ID: 7580917
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: G06F,G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of brokering information between a plurality of clients using identifiers uniquely defining a plurality of data constructs, comprising the steps of: accepting a new data construct from a first authoring entity; assigning a globally unique identifier to the new data construct; storing the new data construct and the assigned globally unique identifier in a database; and brokering between the first authoring entity and another entity commercially distinct from the first authoring entity to provide the another entity access to the new data construct by reference to the assigned globally unique identifier of the new data construct or to provide the first authoring entity access to at least one of a plurality of pre-existing data constructs for use with the new data construct by reference to a globally unique identifier of the existing data construct; wherein the step of brokering comprises the steps of: