Systems and Methods for Establishing and Using a Personal Linking Graph
AssigneeBlackBerry Limited
InventorsJacou Sarrazin, Marc Reddy Gingras, Osman Currim, Eric Allan Fritzley
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for using a personal finking graph. An electronic device obtains a first entity. It searches a links database, which includes one or more links between the first entity and other entities. The one or more links form the personal linking graph. The electronic device identifies a second entity associated with the first entity through the one or more links. An action related to the second entity is then performed. For example, the second entity is displayed.
Claims30
A method performed by an electronic device for creating a personal linking graph, comprising:
- providing a first entity and a second entity;
- generating a link between the first entity and the second entity, the link including a first entity reference, a second entity reference, and a relationship type;
- and,
- storing the link in a links database, the link forming at least part of the personal linking graph.
A method performed by an electronic device for using a personal linking graph, comprising:
- obtaining a first entity;
- searching a links database including one or more links between the first entity and other entities, the one or more links forming the personal linking graph;
- identifying a second entity associated with the first entity through the one or more links;
- and
- performing an action related to the second entity.
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