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Characterizing relationships in social networks

  • US 20020116466A1
  • Filed: 02/22/2002
  • Published: 08/22/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of characterizing relationships among members of a social network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a plurality of messages communicated during a dialogue between members of a social network;

    determining a purpose for each of the messages;

    determining at least one pattern in the messages communicated during the dialogue; and

    characterizing the relationships among the members of the social network based on the pattern and purposes of the messages.

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