US Patent:
20130340097, Dec 19, 2013
Inventors:
David M. Gowel - Arlington MA, US
International Classification:
G06F 21/62
Abstract:
A method includes receiving, from a user device, a first signal, the first signal including an authorization indicator associated with a social network system profile of a first user. A second signal is sent, the second signal including a first request for social network information associated with the first user. The first request is based at least in part on the authorization indicator. A third signal is received, the third signal including social network information associated with the first user. The method further includes receiving, from a second user, a fourth signal, the fourth signal including a second request for social network information associated with the first user. One or more metrics is defined, based at least in part on the social network information associated with the first user. A fifth signal is sent, the fifth signal sent such that a visual element based at least in part on the one or more metrics is displayed at an output device.