Patents by Inventor James Duncan Work

James Duncan Work has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8713000
    Abstract: Methods and systems for leveraging one's social network in the context of an opportunities marketplace are described. One aspect of the invention involves integrating social networking features into an online marketplace, or exchange. Accordingly, one aspect of the invention involves facilitating an opportunity search in a manner that provides social networking information with the results of the search.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: Josh Elman, Allen Blue, James Duncan Work, Eric Ly
  • Publication number: 20130297589
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Linkedln Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20130290325
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Linkedln Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20130290448
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Linkedin Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20130290420
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20130254192
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Linkedln Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20130226910
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Linkedln Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20130212033
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20130212180
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Linkedln Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8504559
    Abstract: Methods and systems for leveraging one's social network in the context of an opportunities marketplace are described. One aspect of the invention involves integrating social networking features into an online marketplace, or exchange. Accordingly, one aspect of the invention involves facilitating an opportunity search in a manner that provides social networking information with the results of the search.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: Josh Elman, Allen Blue, James Duncan Work, Eric Ly
  • Publication number: 20130007050
    Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the Search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: James Duncan Work
  • Publication number: 20120233259
    Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: James Duncan Work
  • Patent number: 8209374
    Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: James Duncan Work
  • Publication number: 20120036127
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8010460
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Linkedin Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20100198820
    Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: James Duncan Work
  • Patent number: 7725525
    Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: James Duncan Work
  • Publication number: 20020059201
    Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: James Duncan Work