Application store tastemaker recommendations
US8433620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0629
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An application store tastemaker recommendation service is usable to determine experts within a user's social network(s), receive recommendations from the experts, and filter and/or rank mobile application query results based at least in part on the recommendations. Additionally, the service may be usable to determine experts based on data compiled about previous actions, reviews, comments, etc., of the experts. Further, the service may be usable to provide recommendations to the user to aid in selecting mobile applications for purchase, and may provide an avenue for completing such purchases.
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