Patent ID: 7756753
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: maintaining a first preference list of a first user in computer storage, said first preference list identifying a plurality of items selected by the first user; maintaining a second preference list of a second user in computer storage, said second preference list identifying a plurality of items selected by the second user; receiving, from a user computing device, a request for recommendations of items that both the first user and second user will like, said request for recommendations generated via a user interface that identifies the first and second users; in response to the request for recommendations, executing a recommendations algorithm on a computer system to identify additional items that correspond to collective preferences of the first and second users, said recommendations algorithm taking into consideration the items listed on the first and second preference lists, wherein the additional items are not included on either the first preference list or the second preference list; and outputting messaging to the user computing device in response to the request for recommendations, said messaging identifying the first and second users and the additional items.