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US10395326B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H80/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for conducting a search of a network for information related to a topic specified by a search initiator. A query may be generated that includes search information and a first-degree contact. The first-degree contact may be an electronic record that represents a member of the social network, and the search information may identify the topic. One or more electronic records that each represent a social-network member may be searched using the query to identify one or more social-network members that are identified in connection with the topic and who are directly or indirectly associated with the first-degree contact.
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