Method and system for matchmaking connections within a gaming social network
US10463972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/807
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Techniques for recommending and establishing connections between users within a gaming social network, designed for connecting users having common gaming interests or characteristics. Embodiments include methods for recommending connections from members of an out-of-game social network, the gaming social network, and gaming activity participants; evaluating user profile information and user characteristics in a gaming social network and gaming activity in a game networking system to determine an appropriate set of connections for a selected user; and presenting graphical user interface content and configurations to enable the suggestion, review, and accepting of recommended connections in the gaming social network.
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