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Social networking grouping hierarchy

US9060036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2012
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/303
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A social networking environment enables interaction between social networking (SNET) groups. Some interactions between SNET groups can include docking various SNET groups based upon interactions between a member and some part of a social network. Various hierarchies of social networking infrastructure can enable hierarchical interactions between social devices, SNET groups, and other elements associated with various social networking infrastructures. Capabilities provided by various elements in various SNET infrastructures can be docked to create combined SNET groups, and capabilities provided by an SNET group can be accessed via interaction with a representative view of the capabilities. Various interactions can be managed based upon inputs, trigger events, authorizations, and the like provided by various processing systems, devices, members, or the like. Various interactions can enable members associated with an SNET infrastructure to access capabilities provided by an SNET group via a docked SNET group.

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