Patent ID: 7461055
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: G06F,G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for outputting recommended preferences based on predetermined preferences, the method executing on a computer system, the computer system including a processor, database, first input device, and an output device, wherein the database includes a plurality of datafiles each containing a plurality of preferences, the method comprising the following steps: a) accepting signals from the first input device to indicate a plurality of user preferences; b) using the processor to search the database and to determine the number of user preferences that match preferences in a given datafile; c) using the processor to identify datafiles with a number of matching preferences above a first threshold number; d) selecting preferences from the identified datafiles, wherein the selected preferences do not match the user preferences; e) for each unmatching preference in the related datafiles, performing a submethod comprising: f) determining a first ranking of said selected unmatching preferences from the related datafiles based on said first determined numbers; g) determining a second ranking of said selected unmatching preferences from the related datafiles based on said third determined numbers; h) selecting one or more recommended preferences based on a weighted combination of said first ranking and said second ranking; and i) outputting via the output device, the recommended preferences.