Online system and method for enabling social search and structured communications among social networks
US8726169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for enabling structured communication among a social network is disclosed. The system enables a user to formulate a question and answer pattern including potential responses to the question based upon the form of question. The system then translates and transmits a message including the question and answer pattern to users over a plurality of different messaging platforms for eliciting responses to the question using the answer pattern. The system then aggregates responses to the question and presents the responses in a summary format. A language for defining messages according to static and dynamic content and other attributes is disclosed. Collaborative filtering reduces the decision space and as a result increases the possible range of specialized communications a user can choose from and apply or the message processing space available to contemplate alternatives resulting in more effective choices.
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