Computer based methods and systems for establishing trust between two or more parties
US8615520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/08
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, devices and systems for moderating and policing voluntarily established transparency regarding past and present, and personal and professional relationships via online networking services. Identity of a person or commercial entity is verified before registration as a user. Each user is permitted a single profile. A profile includes a record of all relationships entered in the profile, some of which may be hidden by user. Each user is capable of linking his profile to profiles of other consenting users. Owner of a profile may flag inaccurate information on other linked profiles. The reliability or value of information in a profile is measured as a function of duration of existence of profile, transparency of the information in the profile, periods of inactivation, and number of times the profile is correctly flagged. A code is generated and used to allow gradual exposing of the profile of a user to his prospective contacts.
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