Method and apparatus for providing ratings of web sites over the internet

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APP PUB NO 20020046203A1
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09888231

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A method is disclosed for providing an evaluation of a plurality of information sites to a user over a packet-switched network when the user submits a search request through a user interface device in communication with the packet-switched network. The method begins by acquiring a search result, responsive to the search request, which includes network addresses for the plurality of information sites. Next, a plurality of individuals are selected who were previously in communication with at least one of the information sites over the packet-switched network and who meet at least one predefined criterion selected by the user. A plurality of evaluations of at least one of the information sites is retrieved from a database, which are provided by the plurality of individuals. Finally, a rating based on the evaluations is forwarded to the user over the packet-switched network.

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SONY CORPORATIONTOKYO 141
SONY ELECTRONICS INC1 SONY DRIVE PARK RIDGE NJ 07656

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abram, Philip Michael Warwick, NY 9 689
Beckwitt, Marc San Clemente, CA 16 863
Gudorf, Gregory D San Diego, CA 30 1368
Iso, Kazuaki Oradell, NJ 16 863
Raymond, Brian San Diego, CA 17 866
Siegel, Brian Washingtonville, NY 11 422
Tobin, Christopher M Central Valley, NY 21 1028

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