System and method for social network search operations
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1. A method, comprising:
- in response to a search query received from an originating node, searching, at a user node, for one or more other user nodes corresponding to one or more profiles matching with search criteria specified in the search query and a depth indicator of a social network of a user of the user node;
forwarding the search query from the user node to the one or more other user nodes;
dispatching from the user node to the originating node at least part of a profile and an evaluation of a user corresponding to the profile, wherein the profile is received from at least one of the other user nodes and matches the search criteria.
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Abstract
Systems and methods, applicable, for example, in employing a user'"'"'s social network in providing that user with results to searches for individuals, businesses, content (e.g., pictures, music, software, and/or the like), and/or the like. Further, systems and methods whereby, for example, information regarding individuals having social connection to individuals, businesses, and/or the like identified via such search may be available.
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1. A method, comprising:
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in response to a search query received from an originating node, searching, at a user node, for one or more other user nodes corresponding to one or more profiles matching with search criteria specified in the search query and a depth indicator of a social network of a user of the user node; forwarding the search query from the user node to the one or more other user nodes; dispatching from the user node to the originating node at least part of a profile and an evaluation of a user corresponding to the profile, wherein the profile is received from at least one of the other user nodes and matches the search criteria. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus comprising:
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at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code for one or more programs, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following, in response to a search query received from an originating node, searching, at a user node, for; one or more other user nodes corresponding to one or more profiles matching with search criteria specified in the search query and a depth indicator of a social network of a user of the user node; forward the search query from the user node to the one or more other user nodes; and dispatch from the user node to the originating node at least part of a profile and an evaluation of a user corresponding to the profile, wherein the profile is received from at least one of the other user nodes and matches the search criteria. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium carrying one or more sequences of one or more instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause an apparatus to at least perform the following steps:
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in response to a search query received from an originating node, searching, at a user node, for one or more other user nodes corresponding to one or more profiles matching with search criteria specified in the search query and a depth indicator of a social network of a user of the user node; forwarding the search query from the user node to the one or more other user nodes; and dispatching from the user node to the originating node at least part of a profile and an evaluation of a user corresponding to the profile, wherein the profile is received from at least one of the other user nodes and matches the search criteria. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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