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Social-distance permission-based search algorithm

US9965560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2015
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/01
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus, system and method for providing search results based on a social distance from a user are provided. The method includes receiving a search query from a user, setting a value representing a social distance from the user, the social distance including one or more levels, gathering results corresponding to the search query for each level of social distance, and providing the gathered results to the user.

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