Patents by Inventor Reid Hoffman

Reid Hoffman 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).

  • DETERMINING REPUTATION OF USERS WITH RESPECT TO SKILLS
    Publication number: 20150278964
    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 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • GENERATING NETWORK ACTIVITY INDICATORS FOR USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20150278223
    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 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • VALIDATING ACHIEVEMENTS OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20150278290
    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 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • IDENTIFYING PEOPLE A PERSON MAY KNOW
    Publication number: 20150269165
    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 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • DETERMINING REPUTATIONS OF USERS BASED ON ENDORSEMENTS
    Publication number: 20150271289
    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 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • REPRESENTING CONNECTION PATHS BETWEEN USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20150269530
    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 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • PROVIDING SEARCH RESULTS BASED ON NETWORK DIVERSITIES
    Publication number: 20150205872
    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 attributed associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, 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 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • REPUTATION EVALUATION OF ONLINE USERS IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING SCHEME
    Publication number: 20150205800
    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 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • DETERMINING MEASURES OF INFLUENCE OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20140317126
    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: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • DETERMINING MEASURES OF INFLUENCE OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20140258288
    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 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • IDENTIFYING PEOPLE A PERSON MAY KNOW
    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
  • PROVIDING SEARCH RESULTS BASED ON NETWORK DIVERSITIES
    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
  • GENERATING NETWORK ACTIVITY INDICATORS FOR USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    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
  • DETERMINING REPUTATIONS OF USERS BASED ON ENDORSEMENTS
    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
  • DETERMINING MEASURES OF INFLUENCE OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    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
  • REPRESENTING CONNECTION PATHS BETWEEN USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    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
  • DETERMINING REPUTATION OF USERS WITH RESPECT TO SKILLS
    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
  • VALIDATING ACHIEVEMENTS OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK
    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
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPUTATION EVALUATION OF ONLINE USERS IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING SCHEME
    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
  • Method and system for reputation evaluation of online users in a social networking scheme
    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