Automated online social network inter-entity relationship management

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8959086
APP PUB NO 20140006400A1
SERIAL NO

13538294

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A system and method of managing online social networking which includes identifying a plurality of users related to a primary user on a social networking tool using a computer. The method and system identifies a plurality of activities performed by the plurality of users on the social networking tool, and assigning a score to each of the activities. A threshold cumulative score for users to enter a group is defined. The system and method evaluates the activities of each of the users, and calculates a cumulative score for each of the users based on their respective activities, and evaluates the cumulative score of each of users in relation to the group. One or more of the plurality of users who meet the threshold cumulative score are assigned to the group. A status for each user in the group based on their cumulative score is determined.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bastide, Paul R Boxford, US 511 2208
Broomhall, Matthew E South Burlington, US 277 1463
Loredo, Robert E N. Miami Beach, US 263 1366

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