Active social network

US8984064B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8984064-B2
Application numberUS-201113244813-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 26, 2011
Priority dateJun 30, 2011
Publication dateMar 17, 2015
Grant dateMar 17, 2015

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A communication analysis system for an online game is described. A communication history among players of the online game is retrieved. Communication tracking metrics are generated based on the communication history of the players of the online game. A retention analysis is performed with the communication tracking metrics to determine retention of players of the online game. A retention recommendation is generated based on the retention analysis.

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What is claimed is: 1. A system comprising: a memory; and one or more computer processors configured to provide: an in-game action module configured to identify reciprocated in-game actions among players of a game within a last number of days; and an active social network module configured to: determine a size of an active social network of a player based at least in part on the identified reciprocated in-game actions between the player and other players of the game within a…

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What does patent US8984064B2 cover?
A communication analysis system for an online game is described. A communication history among players of the online game is retrieved. Communication tracking metrics are generated based on the communication history of the players of the online game. A retention analysis is performed with the communication tracking metrics to determine retention of players of the online game. A retention recomm…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Keswani Girish, Baer Jim, Rudin Kenneth, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A63F13/235. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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