Systems and methods for calibrating user ratings
US8170979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/10
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A website may allow users to rate content items displayed thereon. The user ratings associated with the content items may be weighted according to user rating weight. The rating weight of a particular user may be based, in whole or part, upon whether the user consistently rates content items similarly to one or more “expert” raters. The experts may be selected based on various factors including: professional training, experience, reputation on the website, or the like. If a particular user consistently rates content items similarly to the experts, the user may be given a high rating weight. Users whose ratings consistently diverge from the ratings assigned by the experts may be given a lower rating weight. The weights may be displayed in connection with a user profile, or may be hidden from the user community. The rating weights may be used in calculating an overall rating of a particular content item.
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