Dynamic inclusion thresholds for social network conversations

• US 9,756,003 B2
• Filed: 05/11/2015
• Issued: 09/05/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: AirBNB Incorporated
• Original Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
• Inventors: Bastide, Paul R., Broomhall, Matthew E., Loredo, Robert E., Schultz, Dale M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Luu, Le H
• Application Number:
  US14/709,053
• Publication Number:
  US 20160337286A1
• Time in Patent Office: 848 Days
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/00 User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/04 Real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM]
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/212 using filtering or selective blocking
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/214 using selective forwarding
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/226 Delivery according to priorities
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/52 for supporting social networking services
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/1053 with pre-configuration of logical or physical connections with a determined number of other peers

Abstract

A social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold is obtained that causes a first subset of social network group members of a social network group to be included in a social network conversation earlier than at least one other social network group member and that further causes the at least one other social network group member to be included in the social network conversation upon satisfaction of the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold. In accordance with the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, social network posts of the social network conversation are contemporaneously distributed to the first subset of social network group members and delayed in distribution to the at least one other social network group member. Upon satisfaction of the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, the social network posts of the social network conversation are distributed to the at least one other social network group member.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:

obtaining a social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold that causes a first subset of social network group members of a social network group to be included in a social network conversation earlier than at least one other social network group member and that further causes the at least one other social network group member to be included in the social network conversation responsive to satisfaction of the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold;

contemporaneously, in accordance with the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, each of distributing social network posts of the social network conversation to the first subset of social network group members and delaying distribution of the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member; and

distributing, in response to satisfaction of the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member.

2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising configuring the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold responsive to determining, by text analysis over time of commentary in social network conversations by social network group members of the social network group, that at least one group member of the social network contributes to the social network conversations less often when a particular style of commentary is expressed by the at least one other social network group member.

3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising:

intercepting a social network post of the social network conversation;

creating a distribution list for posts of the social network conversation in accordance with the social network group;

identifying the first subset of social network group members as an initial distribution subset of the social network group members; and

where contemporaneously, in accordance with the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, each of distributing the social network posts of the social network conversation to the first subset of social network group members and delaying the distribution of the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member comprises;

contemporaneously distributing the intercepted social network post and additional intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation to the initial distribution subset of the social network group members on the distribution list, while delaying distribution of the intercepted social network post and the additional intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation to other social network group members of the social network group on the distribution list.

4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising:

intercepting, prior to delivery to social network group members, the social network posts of the social network conversation;

analyzing text of the intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation; and

determining, based upon the text analysis of the intercepted social network posts, that the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold has been satisfied for the social network conversation.

5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising adjusting, as social network post distribution feedback, the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold responsive to determining that the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold has been over constrained.

6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising selecting the first subset of social network group members in accordance with one of:

differences in subject matter experience among the social network group members in the first subset of social network group members; and

similarities in subject matter interest.

7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, where the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold comprises at least one criterion selected from a group consisting of:

an elapsed amount of time, a quality of responses, a diversity of opinions expressed within responses, sentiment distribution of responses, attainment of a specified quantity of responses, specific social network group members joining the social network conversation, a detected positive or negative change in a rate of responses, subject matter drift, age of posts, and thread size.

8. A system, comprising:

a memory; and

a processor programmed to;

obtain, from the memory, a social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold that causes a first subset of social network group members of a social network group to be included in a social network conversation earlier than at least one other social network group member and that further causes the at least one other social network group member to be included in the social network conversation responsive to satisfaction of the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold;

contemporaneously, in accordance with the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, each of distribute social network posts of the social network conversation to the first subset of social network group members and delay distribution of the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member; and

distribute, in response to satisfaction of the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member.

9. The system of claim 8, where the processor is further programmed to configure the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold responsive to determining, by text analysis over time of commentary in social network conversations by social network group members of the social network group, that at least one group member of the social network contributes to the social network conversations less often when a particular style of commentary is expressed by the at least one other social network group member.

10. The system of claim 8, where the processor is further programmed to:

intercept a social network post of the social network conversation;

create a distribution list for posts of the social network conversation in accordance with the social network group;

identify the first subset of social network group members as an initial distribution subset of the social network group members; and

where in being programmed to contemporaneously, in accordance with the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, each of distribute the social network posts of the social network conversation to the first subset of social network group members and delay the distribution of the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member, the processor is programmed to;

contemporaneously distribute the intercepted social network post and additional intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation to the initial distribution subset of the social network group members on the distribution list, while delaying distribution of the intercepted social network post and the additional intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation to other social network group members of the social network group on the distribution list.

11. The system of claim 8, where the processor is further programmed to:

intercept, prior to delivery to social network group members, the social network posts of the social network conversation;

analyze text of the intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation; and

determine, based upon the text analysis of the intercepted social network posts, that the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold has been satisfied for the social network conversation.

12. The system of claim 8, where the processor is further programmed to adjust, as social network post distribution feedback, the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold responsive to determining that the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold has been over constrained.

13. The system of claim 8, where the processor is further programmed to select the first subset of social network group members in accordance with one of:

differences in subject matter experience among the social network group members in the first subset of social network group members;

similarities in subject matter interest; and

where the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold comprises at least one criterion selected from a group consisting of;

an elapsed amount of time, a quality of responses, a diversity of opinions expressed within responses, sentiment distribution of responses, attainment of a specified quantity of responses, specific social network group members joining the social network conversation, a detected positive or negative change in a rate of responses, subject matter drift, age of posts, and thread size.

14. A computer program product, comprising:

a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied therewith, where the computer readable storage medium is not a transitory signal per se and where the computer readable program code when executed on a computer causes the computer to;

obtain a social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold that causes a first subset of social network group members of a social network group to be included in a social network conversation earlier than at least one other social network group member and that further causes the at least one other social network group member to be included in the social network conversation responsive to satisfaction of the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold;

contemporaneously, in accordance with the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, each of distribute social network posts of the social network conversation to the first subset of social network group members and delay distribution of the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member; and

distribute, in response to satisfaction of the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member.

15. The computer program product of claim 14, where the computer readable program code when executed on the computer further causes the computer to configure the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold responsive to determining, by text analysis over time of commentary in social network conversations by social network group members of the social network group, that at least one group member of the social network contributes to the social network conversations less often when a particular style of commentary is expressed by the at least one other social network group member.

16. The computer program product of claim 14, where the computer readable program code when executed on the computer further causes the computer to:

intercept a social network post of the social network conversation;

create a distribution list for posts of the social network conversation in accordance with the social network group;

identify the first subset of social network group members as an initial distribution subset of the social network group members; and

where, in causing the computer to contemporaneously, in accordance with the obtained social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold, each of distribute the social network posts of the social network conversation to the first subset of social network group members and delay the distribution of the social network posts of the social network conversation to the at least one other social network group member, the computer readable program code when executed on the computer causes the computer to;

contemporaneously distribute the intercepted social network post and additional intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation to the initial distribution subset of the social network group members on the distribution list, while delaying distribution of the intercepted social network post and the additional intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation to other social network group members of the social network group on the distribution list.

17. The computer program product of claim 14, where the computer readable program code when executed on the computer further causes the computer to:

intercept, prior to delivery to social network group members, the social network posts of the social network conversation;

analyze text of the intercepted social network posts of the social network conversation; and

determine, based upon the text analysis of the intercepted social network posts, that the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold has been satisfied for the social network conversation.

18. The computer program product of claim 14, where the computer readable program code when executed on the computer further causes the computer to adjust, as social network post distribution feedback, the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold responsive to determining that the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold has been over constrained.

19. The computer program product of claim 14, where the computer readable program code when executed on the computer further causes the computer to select the first subset of social network group members in accordance with one of:

differences in subject matter experience among the social network group members in the first subset of social network group members; and

similarities in subject matter interest.

20. The computer program product of claim 14, where the social network conversation dynamic inclusion threshold comprises at least one criterion selected from a group consisting of:

an elapsed amount of time, a quality of responses, a diversity of opinions expressed within responses, sentiment distribution of responses, attainment of a specified quantity of responses, specific social network group members joining the social network conversation, a detected positive or negative change in a rate of responses, subject matter drift, age of posts, and thread size.