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SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS

  • US 20070260599A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2007
  • Published: 11/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of conducting a search of a personal communication network of professionals for information related to a professional topic specified by a search term, the method comprising the steps of:

  • indicating the search term that specifies the professional topic;

    selecting a parameter to identify an anchor database of the personal communication network of professionals that is likely to have information relevant to the search term;

    identifying the anchor database based on the selected parameter;

    performing a search of the identified anchor database and databases related to the anchor database; and

    displaying search results to a searcher.

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