Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Remote data accessing – Using interconnected networks
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Najjar, Saleh (Department: 2155)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Remote data accessing
Using interconnected networks
C709S204000, C709S217000, C709S219000, C709S227000, C709S228000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C705S001100, C705S007380, C705S002000, C705S002000, C705S014270
Reexamination Certificate
active
07069308
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for calculating, displaying and acting upon relationships in a social network is described. A computer system collects descriptive data about various individuals and allows those individuals to indicate other individuals with whom they have a personal relationship. The descriptive data and the relationship data are integrated and processed to reveal the series of social relationships connecting any two individuals within a social network. The pathways connecting any two individuals can be displayed. Further, the social network itself can be displayed to any number of degrees of separation. A user of the system can determine the optimal relationship path (i.e., contact pathway) to reach desired individuals. A communications tool allows individuals in the system to be introduced (or introduce themselves) and initiate direct communication.
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Friendster, Inc.
Najjar Saleh
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Wang Liang-che Alex
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