Software agent for monitoring content relevance
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for monitoring changes in relevance of online content, the method comprising:
- receiving from a user one or more topics of interest to be automatically monitored;
querying at least one listing source for entries related to the received topics of interest;
storing a time at which the entry was retrieved and a rank received from the at least one listing source for each returned entry in a result store;
comparing the rank and time for the returned entries for the user with a previously stored rank and time related to an earlier instance of the returned entries for the same user to determine a rate of change in the rank of each entry over a particular period of time, and, a magnitude of change in rank of each entry;
identifying stored entries for the user that indicate at least one of a rate of change in rank at a rate greater than a first threshold stored by the system, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than a second threshold stored by the system; and
generating at least one alert to one or more subscribers for each identified entry that has at least one of change in rank at a rate greater than the first threshold, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than the second threshold,wherein the preceding steps are performed by at least one processor.
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Abstract
A reputation monitoring system provides a software process that runs continuously to identify content that is fast moving and deserving of attention by an organizational representative. The system includes a software agent designed to proactively alert subscribers to potentially concerning movements of a content item within search result rankings. The agent tracks a threshold number of search results over time, and utilizes additional contextual services to determine whether to deliver an alert to subscribers. It is not uncommon for negative items to be written about an individual or organization on the web. There is significant value in being able to identify when negative items are written and if they are gaining notoriety. The reputation monitoring system provides a solution by monitoring search results.
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11 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for monitoring changes in relevance of online content, the method comprising:
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receiving from a user one or more topics of interest to be automatically monitored; querying at least one listing source for entries related to the received topics of interest; storing a time at which the entry was retrieved and a rank received from the at least one listing source for each returned entry in a result store; comparing the rank and time for the returned entries for the user with a previously stored rank and time related to an earlier instance of the returned entries for the same user to determine a rate of change in the rank of each entry over a particular period of time, and, a magnitude of change in rank of each entry; identifying stored entries for the user that indicate at least one of a rate of change in rank at a rate greater than a first threshold stored by the system, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than a second threshold stored by the system; and generating at least one alert to one or more subscribers for each identified entry that has at least one of change in rank at a rate greater than the first threshold, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than the second threshold, wherein the preceding steps are performed by at least one processor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions for controlling a computer system to monitor changes in relevance of online content, wherein the instructions, when executed, cause a processor to perform actions comprising:
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receiving from a user one or more topics of interest to be automatically monitored; querying at least one listing source for entries related to the received topics of interest; storing a time at which the entry was retrieved and a rank received from the at least one listing source for each returned entry in a result store; comparing the rank and time for the returned entries for the user with a previously stored rank and time related to an earlier instance of the returned entries for the same user to determine a rate of change in the rank of each entry over a particular period of time, and, a magnitude of change in rank of each entry; identifying stored entries for the user that indicate at least one of a rate of change in rank at a rate greater than a first threshold stored by the system, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than a second threshold stored by the system; and generating at least one alert to one or more subscribers for each identified entry that has at least one of change in rank at a rate greater than the first threshold, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than the second threshold.
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11. A computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions for controlling a computer system to monitor changes in relevance of online content, wherein the instructions, when executed, cause a processor to perform actions comprising:
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receiving from a user one or more topics of interest to be automatically monitored; querying at least one listing source for entries related to the received topics of interest; storing a time at which the entry was retrieved and a rank received from the at least one listing source for each returned entry in a result store, the stored rank modified by a weighting factor based upon the at least one listing source, wherein the weighting factor indicates a historical level of influence and reliability of the at least one listing source; comparing the rank and time for the returned entries for the user with a previously stored rank and time related to an earlier instance of the returned entries for the same user to determine a rate of change in the rank of each entry over a particular period of time, and, a magnitude of change in rank of each entry; identifying stored entries for the user that indicate at least one of a rate of change in rank at a rate greater than a first threshold stored by the system, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than a second threshold stored by the system; and generating at least one alert to one or more subscribers for each identified entry that has at least one of change in rank at a rate greater than the first threshold, or a magnitude of change in rank greater than the second threshold.
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