A multidimensional method and apparatus for adaptively characterizing and
aggregating data through a secure automated means of database
modification, a prioritization and weighting system, a third party
enhanced metadata entry and classification mechanism, adaptive and time
varying individual personality and preference characterization, and an
aggregation and delivery capability which allows for multiple data
formats and mediums. Individual characterization incorporates an
inference engine which formulates client composite images which vary with
time. Asynchronous data interchanges enabled through the use of XML allow
for more efficient and effective resource utilization and time. The
knowledge system of this invention A) effectively integrates information
from diverse sources, B) verifies, adds to or enhances source metadata
(product data sheet; article title), and C) searches, queries, retrieves,
and aggregates information. Selected product information can be obtained
by e-mail without exposure to spamming by using e-mail address
translation.