Displaying aggregated connection data using a database system

Abstract

Disclosed are database systems and related methods, apparatus, systems, and computer program products for displaying aggregated connection data. A database storing data objects identifying connection events may be maintained. An indication of a first connection event between first and second users may be processed. A record of the first connection event may be stored in the database. The record of the first connection event may be one of a plurality of records of connection events between the first and second users. The plurality of records may be processed to determine a plurality of levels of interaction strength between the first and second users. An interaction strength presentation may be displayed in a user interface on a display of a first device associated with the first user.

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PRIORITY DATA[0001]This patent document claims priority to co-pending and commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 743,895, titled “Systems and Methods for Mapping Relevant Personal Connections,” by Parker Harris, et al, filed on Jan. 17, 2013 (Attorney Docket No. SALE 1023-2US), which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 579,098, titled “Systems and Methods for Mapping Relevant Personal Connections,” by Parker Harris, et al, filed on Jan. 17, 2012. The entire disclosures of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 743,895 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 579,098 are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about a technology that can determine how strong the interactions are between users of online social networks are. This can be based on what type of device they use and how often they communicate with each other. The technology can also be used to score interactions that happen outside of the social network. The technical benefit of this technology is that it can help improve the effectiveness and accuracy of social interactions.

Problems solved by technology

Currently, actions external to the online social network cannot be used to influence the relationship between users or between users and objects on an online social network.

However, there may not be any explicit interaction through the social network, resulting in online social networks not being able to capture such real-world interactions.

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