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Identifying and employing social network relationships

US8954500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2008
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/10
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are described for detecting social relationships across multiple networks and/or communication channels. These social relationships may then be utilized in a wide variety of ways to support and enhance a broad range of user services.

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