Methods for determining a reputation score for a user of a social network
First Claim
1. A method of calculating a combined reputation score for a user having a plurality of unique identities in a social network, said method comprising:
- collecting individual feedback about each unique identity of the user, wherein the feedback is provided by other users;
monitoring sharing activity between each unique identity of the user and the other users within the social network;
determining, from the monitored sharing activity, a frequency of interactions between each unique identity of the user and each of the other users within the social network; and
determining, by a processor, the combined reputation score for the user based on the individual feedback provided by the other users and the frequency of interactions between each of the unique identities of the user and each of the other users.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for assigning a “karma” to users of a social network. In some embodiments, the karma is a score that is based on various reputations and feedback on a user. For example, reputation or feedback scores given to user in general are collected. In addition, karma is based on scores collected by analyzing feedback provided between two users. Thus, a reputation score for one from the point of view of the others may be calculated. Embodiments of the present invention provide an open interface (API) that allows users to submit their reputation scores.
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6 Claims
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1. A method of calculating a combined reputation score for a user having a plurality of unique identities in a social network, said method comprising:
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collecting individual feedback about each unique identity of the user, wherein the feedback is provided by other users; monitoring sharing activity between each unique identity of the user and the other users within the social network; determining, from the monitored sharing activity, a frequency of interactions between each unique identity of the user and each of the other users within the social network; and determining, by a processor, the combined reputation score for the user based on the individual feedback provided by the other users and the frequency of interactions between each of the unique identities of the user and each of the other users. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6)
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5. An apparatus for calculating a combined reputation score for each unique identity of a user having a plurality of unique identities in a social network, said apparatus comprising:
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a database adapted to store individual feedback about each unique identity of the user, wherein the feedback is provided by other users; and a processor adapted to collect the feedback provided by the other users;
monitor sharing activity between each unique identity of the user and the other users within the social network;
determine, from the monitored sharing activity, a frequency of interactions between each unique identity of the user and each of the other users within the social network; and
determine the combined reputation score for the user based on the individual feedback provided by the other users and the determined frequency of interactions between each of the unique identities of the user and each of the other users.
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