SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING
First Claim
1. A method for operating a website for an online social networking comprising the steps of:
- receiving a group picture containing a plurality of individuals;
receiving identification information regarding the individuals in the group picture; and
displaying the group picture;
selectively displaying labels for the individuals after the individuals confirm that they have been correctly identified.
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Abstract
A method for operating a website for an online social networking includes the steps of receiving a group picture containing a plurality of individuals, receiving identification information regarding the individuals in the group picture, displaying the group picture, and selectively displaying labels for the individuals after the individuals confirm that they have been correctly identified. According to a preferred embodiment, each of the plurality of individuals who are not registered users of the website are automatically invited to become a registered user of the website. According to another preferred embodiment, the plurality of individuals are automatically registered as register users of the website when the group picture is submitted by one of the individuals.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for operating a website for an online social networking comprising the steps of:
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receiving a group picture containing a plurality of individuals; receiving identification information regarding the individuals in the group picture; and displaying the group picture; selectively displaying labels for the individuals after the individuals confirm that they have been correctly identified. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for operating a website for an online social networking comprising the steps of:
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receiving a picture containing at least one individual; selectively displaying at least one speech bubble on the picture. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A method for operating a website for an online social networking comprising the steps of:
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displaying user profile pages including a plurality of fields; displaying a search box when a field is selected; and enabling a search to be performed contextually relevant to the field selected.
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18. A method for operating a website for an online social networking comprising the steps of:
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displaying user profile pages; and enabling visiting users to customize display of portlets for the profile pages.
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19. A method for operating a website for an online social networking comprising the steps of:
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displaying a mini-profile when a user moves a curser over one of a user name and a user picture; and displaying a profile when a user selects one of a user name and a user picture.
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20. A method for operating a website for an online social networking comprising the steps of:
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displaying user profile pages; and enabling a visiting user to make the profile pages tabs on a home page of the visiting user.
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Specification