Method to optimally link information and humans using human referral signals
US8706721B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/9535
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method optimally links humans and information using correlations that detect shared interests. It then uses the probabilistic pathways established by iterating over these links to optimally connect individuals to the information they are most interested in. In so doing, this invention leverages the collective assessments of individuals whose perspectives most closely match the observer's perspectives to dramatically improve the personalized prioritization of information flows, information discovery, navigation and the efficient dissemination of information.This invention is particularly useful in providing an objective method to organize and assess information based on human subjectivity. Since human subjectivity plays an important factor in accessing the importance of nearly all forms of information, it dramatically improves the efficiency of connecting humans to the information they personally find the most valuable.
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