Interactive computing advice facility that infers user profiles from social networking relationships
US8032481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0601
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for helping a user make a decision through the use of a computing facility, where the computing facility may be a machine learning facility. The process may begin with an initial question being received by the computing facility from the user. The user may then be provided with a dialog consisting of questions from the computing facility and answers provided by the user. The computing facility may then provide a decision to the user based on the dialog and pertaining to the initial question, such as a recommendation, a diagnosis, a conclusion, advice, and the like. In embodiments, future questions and decisions provided by the computing facility may be improved through feedback provided by the user. In embodiments, the present invention may be utilized in conjunction with a third-party application.
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