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Method and system for reputation evaluation of online users in a social networking scheme

US8010460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2005
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/535
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

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