Patent ID: 7512628
Filing Date: 2009-03-31
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method of constructing a social network, the method comprising: constructing said social network from a plurality of disparate, heterogeneous data sources, wherein at least one of said plurality of disparate, heterogeneous data sources includes a user generated data source; identifying a plurality of nodes and linkages; determining attributes of said nodes and linkages based on said plurality of disparate, heterogeneous data sources, wherein said plurality of disparate, heterogeneous data sources includes a combination of said user generated data source and at least one non-user generated source, wherein said attributes comprise at least one of: populating a mathematical decision-making model based on the plurality of nodes and linkages, and the determined attributes of said plurality of nodes and linkages; determining attributes of said nodes and linkages at a second point in time; re-populating said mathematical decision-making model based on the plurality of nodes and linkages, and the determined attributes of said plurality of nodes and linkages at said second point in time; wherein said user generated data source includes at least one survey data source; analyzing and diagnosing collaboration barriers and risks between said plurality of nodes of said social network; wherein said determining attributes of said nodes and linkages at a second point in time comprises: