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Methods, systems, and products for searching social networks

US7818336B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2006
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/951
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for searching social networks. A device is encountered that sends a query. The query comprises a search packet. A content search is performed according to a query parameter described by the search packet. The content search is then repeatedly performed according to a duration parameter described by the search packet.

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