Patent ID: 6446044
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: G06Q,G09B,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of collecting data by a data collector, comprising:receiving first identification information of a first user; receiving second identification information of a second user, the second user being referred to the data collector by the first user; determining whether to receive second user data based on an analysis of the second identification information; rewarding the first user a second amount if the second user data is received; receiving first user data from the first user and rewarding the first user a first amount; receiving third user data from a third user, the third user being referred to the data collector by the second user; rewarding the first user a third amount after the third user data is received; rewarding the second user the second amount after the third user data is received; and rewarding the third user the first amount after the third user data is received.