Expert locator based on user polling
US9141668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/01
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for locating experts is provided. The method includes receiving a first query from a first user requesting the identity of persons having desired skills. The names of persons in a database having the desired skills are then identified. A second query is sent to a plurality of additional users requesting the verification of the information relating to the skills of the identified persons. Responses from the plurality of users are used to amend the information relating to skills of the identified persons.
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