Automatic generation of content recommendations weighted by social network context
US8091032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide users with suggested content that is weighted based on the social network context of the suggestion. In particular, the suggested content is selected based on incorporating the preferences of users having a relationship with the user. For example, content recommendations from a family member or known friend of the user may be highly weighted over other recommendations.
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