System, method, and article of manufacture for utilizing implicit ratings in collaborative filters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6108493
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08725580

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A prediction information system for use between a user and an electronic rating broker is provided. The prediction information system includes a user interface for presenting items as information to the user. An input mechanism receives data input by the user. A processor in cooperation with the user interface and the input mechanism performs an algorithm for: obtaining a particular implicit measure, generating an implicit rating as a function of the particular implicit measure, submitting the implicit rating to the rating broker, receiving prediction results for other items from the rating broker, and presenting the prediction results to the user through the user interface. In addition, a method for operating an electronic rating broker on a computer system in order to provide prediction information to a user based on implicit ratings is provided. Also, a storage device readable by a computer system for implementing this method is provided.

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  • REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Konstan, Joseph A St. Paul, MN 5 1177
Miller, Bradley N Plymouth, MN 3 717
Riedl, John T Falcon Heights, MN 5 1177

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