System and method for predicting external events from electronic author activity
US7844483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0407
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for collecting and analyzing electronic discussion messages to categorize the message communications and to identify trends and patterns in pre-determined markets. The system comprises an electronic data discussion system wherein electronic messages are collected and analyzed according to characteristics and data inherent in the messages. Objective data is collected by the system for use in analyzing the electronic discussion data against real-world events to facilitate trend analysis and event forecasting based on the volume, nature and content of messages posted to electronic discussion forums. The message posting activity of a plurality of posters can be tracked to determine the tendency of individual posters to initiate or moderate discussions, accurately predict events external to the discussion forums, accelerate or decelerate a buzz level in a forum, or precede a rising market or a falling market.
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