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User segmentation user interface

US8112458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2009
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0204
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A facility for defining a distinguished segment of individuals within a population of individuals is described. The facility displays a prompt for user input specifying a natural-language characterization of a segment membership criterion for identifying individuals who are members of the distinguished segment. The facility then receives, in response to the displayed prompt, user input specifying a natural-language characterization of a segment membership criterion for identifying individuals who are members of the distinguished segment.

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