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Title: System and method for knowledge based matching of users in a network

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1016562

A knowledge-based system and methods to matchmaking and social network extension are disclosed. The system is configured to allow users to specify knowledge profiles, which are collections of concepts that indicate a certain topic or area of interest selected from an. The system utilizes the knowledge model as the semantic space within which to compare similarities in user interests. The knowledge model is hierarchical so that indications of interest in specific concepts automatically imply interest in more general concept. Similarity measures between profiles may then be calculated based on suitable distance formulas within this space.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Security LLC (Los Alamos, NM)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
Assignee:
Los Alamos National Security LLC (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
7,933,856
Application Number:
US Patent Application 11/871,692
OSTI ID:
1016562
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English