| 摘要 |
<p>A virtual personal advisor (100) provides expert advice to users. The virtual personal advisor (100) may be located at a node in a communications network, including at an Internet web site (101). Users interact with the virtual personal advisor using terminals (120) such as personal computers and wireless mechanisms. The virtual personal advisor (100) acquires specific personal information from the user and creates a personal profile. The virtual personal advisor creates a program plan for execution by the user, including definition of short-, intermediate-, and long-range goals. Using Artificial Intelligence mechanisms, algorithms and computations, the virtual personal advisor provides advice in response to specific inquiries by the user, information provided by the user, or by anticipating events potentially concerning the user. The virtual personal advisor (100) also monitors and coaches the user in execution of the program plan, and provides feedback to the user regarding the user's compliance with the program plan.</p> |
