Methods and systems for modifying a user profile for a recommendation algorithm and making recommendations based on user interactions with items
US10102278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/90324
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for modifying a user profile for a recommendation algorithm are provided. A user is provided with electronic access to an item. The item may comprise one of a document, an article, a chart, a graphic, a report, a web page, or the like. User interaction with the item is enabled. The user interaction with the item is then electronically tracked and stored. The user's user profile used by a recommendation engine is then modified based on the tracked user interactions. The user interaction may comprise at least one of annotating, highlighting, modifying, customizing, adding comments to the item, and the like. The user modified item can be saved and details of the user interaction with the item may be used to modify the user profile. At least one of items or peer recommendations can then be provided to the user based on the modified user profile.
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