Patent ID: 8442849
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: using one or more computers, obtaining and storing a first set of information comprising a set of emotional states with which users may be classified; using one or more computers, obtaining and storing a second set of information comprising information relating to online activities of a user; using one or more computers, obtaining and storing a third set of information comprising content choices of the user; using one or more computers, based at least in part on the second set of information and the third set of information, classifying the user into at least one emotional state, of the set of emotional states; and using one or more computers, facilitating providing the user with an online service at least in part in exchange for obtaining information regarding emotional information from and about the user, wherein the online service includes one or more of (a) a service relating to a commute, (b) a service relating to a playlist, (c) a service relating to collocation or meeting of friends, (d) a service relating to leading up to or performing a major purchase or acquisition, or (e) a service relating to social planning or follow-up.