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System and method for generating an information stream summary using a display metric

US8732584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2010
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/52
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for generating an information stream summary using a display metric is provided. An information stream including a plurality of information stream items is received. A display metric is calculated for each of the plurality of information stream items. The information stream items are grouped into one or more summary objects. A size is assigned to each of the one or more summary objects and the one or more summary objects are displayed based on the assigned size.

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