Reverse matching relationships in networks of existing identifiers
US8620896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/655
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile device, system, and method are directed towards managing social networking information by employing a reverse matching search to identify those members of the social network that may have another person's identifier in their contact lists. The person may initially visit the social network site and provide an identifier either automatically or through a directed action by the person. A reverse search may be performed on members' contact lists to determine which contact lists include the identifier. If a match is found in a member's contact list, selected information about that member may be provided to the person. The reverse matching search may also be performed at various subsequent times to provide members information about new members to the social network.
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