User Valuation Algorithm Using View Thresholds and Weighted Ratings

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Solution Overview

Problem

Collaborative environments fail to accurately differentiate between valuable and popular user-generated content and user contributions, often treating all insights as equal, which can lead to inaccurate identification of the most valuable ideas and users.

Innovation Solution

A system that evaluates users and user-generated content by using an algorithm incorporating unique viewership and net ratings, with dynamic thresholds to ensure thorough evaluation, and weights user ratings based on user proficiency, distinguishing between quality and quantity of contributions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If collaborative environments treat all user insights as equal, then the system is simple to operate and maintains homogeneity, but the system cannot accurately differentiate between valuable and popular content, leading to reduced measurement precision

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of identifying valuable contentVSAvoidcomplexity of evaluation system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by introducing multiple evaluation dimensions (view count, rating score, user expertise level) to transform the single-parameter equality model into a multi-parameter differentiation system. This allows the system to accurately measure content value through composite scoring while maintaining operational simplicity through automated calculation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual content evaluation mechanics with an automated algorithmic system that objectively calculates content value based on predefined parameters. This substitution eliminates human bias and subjectivity while providing consistent, scalable measurement across all user-generated content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If the system evaluates all user responses thoroughly with multiple metrics, then the accuracy of identifying valuable ideas improves, but the processing time and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of user valuationVSAvoidprocessing time for evaluation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements partial evaluation by applying full multi-parameter analysis only to responses that meet certain thresholds (e.g., minimum view count or engagement level). Routine or low-impact responses receive simplified evaluation, reducing overall processing time while maintaining accuracy for high-value content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary filtering and categorization of user responses before applying detailed evaluation metrics. By pre-processing content to identify high-priority responses that require thorough analysis, the system reduces computational overhead and processing time for the overall evaluation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8239228B2System for valuating users and user generated content in a collaborative environment
Publication Date: 2012.08.07 ACCENTURE GLOBAL SERVICES LTD
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AI summary

A system for valuating users and user generated content in a collaborative environment is described. The system may include a memory, an interface, and a processor. The memory may store an item, responses to the item, and ratings for each response. The processor may receive responses from the users based on the item provided by the content provider. The processor may receive ratings from the users for each of the responses. The processor may determine a response quality score for each response if the number of users who viewed the response satisfies a view threshold. The response quality score may be based on the ratings received for each response and the number of users who viewed each response. The processor may transform each response and the response quality score of each response into a graphical representation and may provide the graphical representation to the content provider.