Method of and a system for ranking members within a services exchange medium

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8700614
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12755304

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A method of and a system for ranking users by activity level and achievements within the services exchange medium (SEM) enables better searching for a service provider. An activity score for each service provider is periodically determined. The activity score is based on a point scheme. The point scheme, which is tunable, drives particular behaviors within the SEM by rewarding points for a first set of activities and taking away points for a second set of activities. Upon receiving a query, a total score, which is dependent at least in part on the activity score, is calculated. The results list is sorted based on the total score.

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  • ELANCE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Diller, Jonathan Paul Soquel, US 5 54
Song, Sunny SunMin Los Altos, US 6 53

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