Claims
- 1. A method of distributing research data from a common database to a user of the common database, the method comprising:
storing data concerning research results in a local database; storing data upon which the research results are based in the local database; linking the data concerning research results to the data upon which the research results are based; selectively extracting data concerning research results and data upon which the research results are based from the local database to the common database; and distributing to a user of the common database research data selected by the user from the extracted data concerning research results and the data upon which the extracted data are based.
- 2. The method of claim 1 wherein distributing the research data comprises distributing the data concerning research results and the data upon which the research results are based in a defined database table structure.
- 3. The method of claim 1 wherein distributing the research data comprises giving a reviewer electronic access to the data concerning research results and to the data upon which the research results are based.
- 4. The method of claim 3 wherein the user is a reviewer and distributing the research data further comprises requiring the approval of a reviewer before the research data are publicly distributed.
- 5. The method of claim 1 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include phenotype data and genotype data.
- 6. The method of claim 1 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning equipment and supplies used in generating the research results.
- 7. The method of claim 1 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning biomaterials used in generating the research results.
- 8. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
storing information concerning protocols used in generating the research results in the local database; linking the information concerning protocols used in generating the research results to the data concerning research results and to the data upon which the research results are based; selectively extracting information concerning protocols used in generating the research results from the local database to the common database; and distributing to a user of the common database research data selected by the user from the information concerning protocols used in generating the research results.
- 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning equipment and supplies used in generating the research results.
- 10. The method of claim 8 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning biomaterial used in generating the research results.
- 11. A system for distributing research data, the system comprising:
a processor; an output device for viewing the research data; and memory for storing instructions performed by the processor for:
storing data concerning research results in a local database; storing data upon which the research results are based in the local database; linking the data concerning research results to the data upon which the research 11 results are based; selectively extracting data concerning research results and data upon which the research results are based from the local database to the common database; and distributing to a user of the common database research data selected by the user from the extracted data concerning research results and the data upon which the extracted data are based.
- 12. The system of claim 11 wherein the instructions comprise instructions for distributing the data concerning research results and the data upon which the research results are based in a defined database table structure.
- 13. The system of claim 11 wherein the instructions comprise instructions for giving a reviewer electronic access to the data concerning research results and to the data upon which the research results are based.
- 14. The system of claim 13 wherein the user is a reviewer and the instructions further comprise instructions for requiring the approval of a reviewer before the research results are publicly distributed.
- 15. The system of claim 11 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include phenotype data and genotype data.
- 16. The system of claim 11 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning equipment and supplies used in generating the research results.
- 17. The system of claim 11 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning tissues and body-fluids used in generating the research results.
- 18. The system of claim 11, further comprising memory for storing instructions for:
storing information concerning protocols used in generating the research results in the local database; linking the information concerning protocols used in generating the research results to the data concerning research results and to the data upon which the research results are based; selectively extracting information concerning protocols used in generating the research results from the local database to the common database; and distributing to a user of the common database research data selected by the user from the information concerning protocols used in generating the research results.
- 19. The system of claim 18 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning equipment and supplies used in generating the research results.
- 20. The system of claim 18 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning biomaterials used in generating the research results.
- 21. A computer program, residing on a computer-readable medium, for distributing research data, comprising instructions for causing a computer to:
store data concerning research results in a local database; store data upon which the research results are based in the local database; link the data concerning research results to the data upon which the research results are based; selectively extract data concerning research results and data upon which the research results are based from the local database to the common database; and distribute to a user of the common database research data selected by the user from the extracted data concerning research results and the data upon which the extracted data are based.
- 22. The computer program of claim 21, further comprising instructions for causing a computer to distribute the data concerning research results and the data upon which the research results are based in a defined database table structure.
- 23. The computer program of claim 21, further comprising instructions for causing a computer to give a reviewer electronic access to the data concerning research results and to the data upon which the research results are based.
- 24. The computer program of claim 23 wherein the user is a reviewer and further comprising instructions for requiring the approval of a reviewer before the research results are publicly distributed.
- 25. The computer program of claim 21 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include phenotype data and genotype data.
- 26. The computer program of claim 21 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning equipment and supplies used in generating the research results.
- 27. The computer program of claim 21 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning tissues and body-fluids used in generating the research results.
- 28. The computer program of claim 21, further comprising further comprising instructions for causing a computer to:
store information concerning protocols used in generating the research results in the local database; link the information concerning protocols used in generating the research results to the data concerning research results and to the data upon which the research results are based; selectively extract information concerning protocols used in generating the research results from the local database to the common database; and distribute to a user of the common database research data selected by the user from the information concerning protocols used in generating the research results.
- 29. The computer program of claim 28 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning equipment and supplies used in generating the research results.
- 30. The computer program of claim 28 wherein the data upon which the research results are based include information concerning biomaterials used in generating the research results.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is related to provisional application Ser. No. 60/181,227 filed on Feb. 9, 2000, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60181227 |
Feb 2000 |
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