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Method of and a system for ranking members within a services exchange medium

US8700614B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2010
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/24578
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of and a system for ranking users by activity level and achievements within the services exchange medium (SEM) enables better searching for a service provider. An activity score for each service provider is periodically determined. The activity score is based on a point scheme. The point scheme, which is tunable, drives particular behaviors within the SEM by rewarding points for a first set of activities and taking away points for a second set of activities. Upon receiving a query, a total score, which is dependent at least in part on the activity score, is calculated. The results list is sorted based on the total score.

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