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Preference learning apparatus, preference learning system, preference learning method, and recording medium

US6741987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2001
Grant dateMay 25, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99936
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A preference learning apparatus includes a content attribute information database, action information database, time information correlation table, area information correlation table, user's preference information database, user action detection section, and preference information management section. The preference information management section generates preference analysis data using time zone information, area name, attribute and its weight, and attribute value related to a user's preference and updates the weight contained in preference information in the user's preference information database, which is specified by time zone information, area name, attribute/attribute value, and user ID, with the weight contained in the generated preference analysis data. A preference learning system, preference learning method, and recording medium are also disclosed.

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