System and method for facilitating online social networking
a social networking and online technology, applied in the field of computer-based data and information systems, can solve the problems of not providing much in the way of content and being relatively difficult to us
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-27
FREEZECROWD
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"The present invention provides a system and method for online social networking that addresses various problems of the related art. The invention allows for the creation of a high-quality, reliable, feature-rich, easy-to-use website for online social networking. The method includes receiving a group picture containing multiple individuals, identifying the individuals, and selectively displaying labels for them after they confirm they have been correctly identified. Additionally, the invention allows for the display of speech bubbles on a picture, displaying user profile pages with relevant fields and enabling searches to be performed contextually relevant to the field selected, and displaying customizable portlets for user profile pages. The invention also provides a mini-profile when a user moves their cursor over a user name or picture, and a user can make the profile pages tabs on their home page. Overall, the invention provides a more efficient and effective way to create and utilize online social networking websites."
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While these online social networks are immensely popular, some are rather simplistic and don't provide much in the way of content and others are relatively difficult to use.
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[0031]It will be apparent to those skilled in the art, that is, to those who have knowledge or experience in this area of technology, that many uses and design variations are possible for the improved online social networking system disclosed herein. The following detailed discussion of various alternative and preferred embodiments will illustrate the general principles of the invention. Other embodiments suitable for other applications will be apparent to those skilled in the art given the benefit of this disclosure.
[0032]In the interest of clarity, not all of the routine features of the embodiments described herein are shown and described. It will of course, be appreciated that in the development of any such implementation, numerous specific decisions must be made in order to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with application and / or business related constraints, and that these specific goals will vary from one implementation to another and from one develop...
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A method for operating a website for an online social networking includes the steps of receiving a group picture containing a plurality of individuals, receiving identification information regarding the individuals in the group picture, displaying the group picture, and selectively displaying labels for the individuals after the individuals confirm that they have been correctly identified. According to a preferred embodiment, each of the plurality of individuals who are not registered users of the website are automatically invited to become a registered user of the website. According to another preferred embodiment, the plurality of individuals are automatically registered as register users of the website when the group picture is submitted by one of the individuals.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention generally relates to a computer-based data and information systems accessed via the Internet and, more particularly, to computer-based systems that facilitate social networking via the Internet.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]A category of Internet applications known as online social networks are increasingly popular and are becoming an increasingly influential part of contemporary pop culture. These social networking websites help connect friends, business partners, or other individuals together using a variety of tools. The websites typically offer an interactive, user-submitted network of profiles, blogs, groups, photos, MP3s, videos, an internal e-mail system, etc. Examples of such websites are MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, Friendster, Xanga, My Yearbook, Cl...
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IPC IPC(8): G06F17/30
CPCG06F3/048G06Q10/10
Inventor LEEBOW, ERIC
Owner FREEZECROWD