Determining connectivity within a community
US9171338B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/75
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for determining trust scores and/or trustworthiness levels and/or connectivity are provided. Trust and/or trustworthiness and/or connectivity may be determined within, among or between entities and/or individuals. Social analytics and network calculations described herein may be based on user-assigned links or ratings and/or objective measures, such as data from third-party ratings agencies. The trust score may provide guidance about the trustworthiness, alignment, reputation, status and/or influence about an individual, entity, or group. The systems and methods described herein may be used to make prospective real-world decisions, such as whether or not to initiate a transaction or relationship with another person, or whether to grant a request for credit.
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