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Application store tastemaker recommendations

US9953084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2013
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0629
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An application store tastemaker recommendation service determines experts within a user's social network(s), receives recommendations from the experts, filters and/or ranks mobile application query results based at least in part on the recommendations. Additionally, the service may further determine the experts based on data compiled about previous actions, reviews, comments, etc., of the experts. Further, the service may provide recommendations to the user to aid in selecting mobile applications for purchase, and may provide an avenue for completing such purchases.

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