System and methods for navigating social networks
US9262058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/01
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for enabling social network navigation. The method at a client device comprises obtaining a node graph from a social networking service, the node graph comprising a plurality of nodes visualizing a social network, each node having an associated profile corresponding to a member in the social network; displaying the node graph; enabling navigation through the node graph to display portions of the node graph in corresponding views; updating the displayed node graph after receiving an update for at least one profile from the social networking service; and updating the displayed node graph after detecting a first interaction with at least one node in the node graph.
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