System and method for context-rich database optimized for processing of concepts

Abstract

A computer-implemented method and system of disciplining data input to a multi-contextual and multi-dimensional database is described. A template identifying subject matter specific settings is provided, where the settings comprise a default ontology or taxonomy, a reserved word or phrase list, and restricted value ranges, and where the template includes a template identification and a version. A new record is generated based on the template. Alternatively, a record is generated by copying or inheriting information from an existing record in the database. A unique identification code is assigned to the record including a reference to the template identification and version. A weight is assigned to each record representing a level of diligence used at a time of data entry, where the level of diligence is dependent in part on the default ontology or taxonomy and the reserved word or phrase list.

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         21 . A computer-implemented method of collecting data input to a multi-contextual and multi-dimensional database, the method comprising:
 receiving input data from a first user or first device logged on to a computing system with valid credentials;   providing a template that substantially most closely matches the input data including subject matter specific settings;   generating a new record based on the template; and   assigning a unique identification code to the new record.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the input data from the first user or first device comprises a reference to an object or phenomenon including one or more of a link to a web-based object, a photograph, a scanned image, a bar or pattern code, audio, video or any other digital data container. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , additionally comprising receiving one or more scores assigned to data representing the first user's subjective classification or intent of the first user's data input or that data object which is referenced. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the settings comprise an interactive user interface providing the first user with input options from a reserved word or phrase list, and restricted value ranges. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21 , additionally comprising receiving input data regarding an object or phenomenon from a second user or second device. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein a data record associated with the second user or second device is wholly or partially identical to the data record associated with the first user or first device. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first user utilizes a mobile computing device with data transmission capability to communicate with the computing system. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first device is a mobile computing device with data transmission capability. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein a physical embodiment of an object or phenomenon is represented in the multi-contextual and multi-dimensional database by at least one of a web page or link, a live data stream, an image or electromagnetic sensing data. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the location of the first user or first device automatically activates receiving the input data. 
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first user is provided one or more templates and queries based upon a profile of the first user and the first user's past performance as a data input source. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the template includes a template identification and a version. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the unique identification code assigned to the record includes a reference to the template identification and version. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 21 , additionally comprising storing the new record in a database. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein the subjective classification or intent comprises one or more of a vote or nomination, an expression of personal affinity, an order to purchase, a want or desire, an accuracy score, a proximity score, a time, a popularity score, a quality score, a save instruction, or a share instruction. 
     
     
         36 . A computer-implemented method of collecting data input to a multi-contextual and multi-dimensional database, the method comprising:
 receiving input data regarding an object or phenomenon from a first author or first device logged on to a computing system with valid credentials;   storing the input data from the first author or device in a database record; and   providing for a second author or second device to collaborate or editorially review the input data from the first author or first device.   
     
     
         37 . A computer-implemented method of collecting data input to a multi-contextual and multi-dimensional database, the method comprising:
 receiving one or more observable characteristics of an object or phenomenon from a first author or device logged on to a computing system with valid credentials;   storing the one or more received observable characteristics in a database record;   making the database record available to other users or authors for interpretation; and   structuring the generation of one or more new database records with data input from at least one of the other users or authors using a template.   
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 37 , additionally comprising registering a subsequent data submission to the credit of a corresponding user account for the first author in an accounting log. 
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 38 , additionally comprising providing the first author with a reward or compensation based upon a condition of the accounting log and a profile of the first author. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 37 , wherein receiving one or more observable characteristics of an object or phenomenon comprises receiving an image or recording of a code, contract, menu, product label or other item. 
     
     
         41 . A computerized system for collecting data input to a multi-contextual and multi-dimensional database, the system comprising:
 a template identifying subject matter specific settings, and wherein the template includes a template identification and a version;   a memory storing the template; and   a processor in data communication with the memory and configured to execute software to:
 receive input data regarding an object or phenomenon from a first user or first device logged on to the system with valid credentials, 
 generate a new record based on the template, and 
 assign a unique identification code to the new record including a reference to the template identification and version.