Software Interface and Method for Ranking or Rating Items

摘要

A software user interface for rating items using a set of rating criteria is provided, and a method for using that user interface for rating items. Criteria for the rating are assigned weights, and items are assigned a score within each criteria. An overall rating score is calculated for each item based on its scores under each rating criteria and the weights assigned to the rating criteria.

主权项

1. A method for rating items using a software interface, comprising the following steps:
(a) one or more rating criteria are presented, (b) each rating criteria is assigned a weight, (c) two or more items are presented, (d) each item is assigned a score for each criteria, (e) at least one criteria weight or item score may be adjusted by the user; (f) the adjustment is made using a graphical user interface element; (g) an overall rating score is provided for each item; and (h) the overall rating score is based on the item scores in each rating criteria and the weights assigned to the rating criteria.