Method and system for social network analysis

Abstract

Methods and system for social network analysis are described. In one embodiment, user interaction data of a time period for a plurality of users in a social network may be accessed. Network analysis may be performed on the user interaction data. A necktie-shaped graph may be generated from the user interaction data in accordance with the performing of the network analysis. The necktie-shaped graph may be utilized for analysis of the social network.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of United States Provisional Patent Applications entitled “Social Network Analysis”, Ser. No. 60 / 971,904, filed Sep. 12, 2007 and entitled “Analysis of a Social Commerce Network”, Ser. No.: 60 / 984,677, filed Nov. 1, 2007, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]The web is evolving from a content and commerce space to a space of social interactions. With the space of social interactions, users may interact with one another in both commercial settings and non-commercial settings (e.g., an information only exchange).BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS[0003]Some embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which:[0004]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system, according to an example embodiment;[0005]FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an example graphing subsystem that may be deployed within the system of FIG. 1...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Specifically, where a particular seller has authored and / or published a large number of listings, the management of such listings may present a challenge.

Images