METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATING DATA FROM SOCIAL NETWORKS
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1. A method for integrating data from social networks, the method comprising:
- gathering social network information from a plurality of preselected social networking sites associated with a user;
obtaining a search item from the user or relevant page content from a webpage;
gathering data about the search item obtained from the user or relevant page content from the webpage; and
integrating the social network information and the search item data or relevant page content for display.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for integrating data from social networks. The methods and systems may gather data from social networking sites and sites with user review and advocacy data, and merge the data to create universal profiles for Internet users. The methods and systems may also integrate social networking data with user review and advocacy data to provide customized search results to search queries generated by users.
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1. A method for integrating data from social networks, the method comprising:
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gathering social network information from a plurality of preselected social networking sites associated with a user; obtaining a search item from the user or relevant page content from a webpage; gathering data about the search item obtained from the user or relevant page content from the webpage; and integrating the social network information and the search item data or relevant page content for display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for integrating data from social networks, the system comprising:
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a plurality of preselected social networking sites containing aggregated social network information; and a plurality of data accessible by a search engine that can receive search requests from a user search interface. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A user interface for searching social network data, the user interface comprising:
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a first display area for displaying a search field that can receive requests for a search; and a second display area for displaying results from the search that are derived from at least one database containing aggregated social network data from multiple selected social networks. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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