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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2007
Michael J. Markus, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Heather A. Mcguire, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Brian N. Smith, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Peter M. Kionga-kamau, Charlottesville, VA (US);
Michael J. Markus, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Heather A. McGuire, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Brian N. Smith, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Charlottesville, VA (US);
3DEGREES LLC, Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for conducting a search of a network for information related to a topic specified by a search initiator. A query may be generated that includes search information and a first-degree contact. The first-degree contact may be an electronic record that represents a member of the social network, and the search information may identify the topic. One or more electronic records that each represent a social-network member may be searched using the query to identify one or more social-network members that are identified in connection with the topic and who are directly or indirectly associated with the first-degree contact.