Multi-dimensional Job Title Logical Model for Social Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing online social networking systems face challenges in accurately representing job titles due to monolithic taxonomies that lose semantic information, fail to capture nuances, and lack control for clients over data usage, leading to incomplete and inconsistent job title data.
Innovation Solution
A multi-dimensional job title logical model is created by extracting terms from unstructured job titles, mapping them to standardized modifiers using separate taxonomies for seniority, specialty, accreditation, and status, and storing these dimensions in a standardization record, allowing for a comprehensive and accurate representation of job titles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a monolithic job title taxonomy is used, then the system structure is simple, but semantic information is lost and job title representation becomes inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the monolithic job title taxonomy into multiple independent dimensional taxonomies (job family, job level, function, industry, etc.). Each dimension captures specific aspects of job titles independently, preventing semantic information loss while maintaining manageable complexity through modular structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimensional flat taxonomy to a multi-dimensional taxonomy system. By adding multiple dimensions (family, level, function, industry, location), the system enriches job title representation without creating a complex hierarchical structure, as dimensions are combined through logical relationships rather than nested hierarchies.
2Measurement precision
If detailed job title data is captured, then accuracy improves, but control for clients over data usage decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments job title data into independent dimensional attributes (family, level, function, industry, etc.), allowing clients to selectively access and control usage of specific dimensions. This segmentation enables fine-grained client control while maintaining complete and accurate job title representations in the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a dynamic taxonomy system where clients can configure which dimensions and specific values are visible or accessible based on their needs. The system adapts data presentation and access control dynamically according to client preferences while preserving the complete multi-dimensional data structure.
3Stability of the object's composition
If standardized job title mapping is implemented, then data consistency improves, but semantic nuances are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the contradiction between standardization and semantic preservation by mapping job titles to multiple dimensional attributes rather than forcing a single standardized label. Each dimension (family, level, function, etc.) captures standardized aspects while the combination of dimensions preserves semantic nuances that would be lost in simple standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite job title representation by combining multiple dimensional attributes (family, level, function, industry, location) into a unified job title model. This composite structure maintains data consistency through standardized dimension definitions while preserving semantic information through the combination of multiple attributes.
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AI summary
An online social networking system extracts terms from an unstructured job title record. The system searches a job role taxonomy database with the extracted terms to identify job roles. For each job role identified, the system extracts a plurality of additional terms appearing in the unstructured job title record. For each additional term, the system maps the additional term to a standardized modifier, thereby identifying a job seniority modifier, a job specialty modifier, a job accreditation modifier, and a job status modifier for each additional term. The system creates a multi-dimensional standardized job title for the member profile or job posting by writing the job role, the job seniority modifier, the job specialty modifier, the job accreditation modifier, and the job status modifier to a standardization record in a standardization database.