Monday, August 07, 2006
New lease on life for Friendster? | CNET News.com:
"Is some patent medicine the prescription Friendster needs to get back on its feet?
A pioneer in the area of online social networking, the company and its Web site quickly fell from grace. Now it's hoping that a combination of site improvements and a newly granted patent--with others waiting in the wings--can help it get back into the fray. High
The patent is what's garnering Friendster its new notoriety these days.
Granted in June, the patent (7,069,308) describes the use of online computer systems to help people connect and communicate with each other, and to see and manage those relationships, 'within social networks.' It had been filed in June 2003..."
"Is some patent medicine the prescription Friendster needs to get back on its feet?
A pioneer in the area of online social networking, the company and its Web site quickly fell from grace. Now it's hoping that a combination of site improvements and a newly granted patent--with others waiting in the wings--can help it get back into the fray. High
The patent is what's garnering Friendster its new notoriety these days.
Granted in June, the patent (7,069,308) describes the use of online computer systems to help people connect and communicate with each other, and to see and manage those relationships, 'within social networks.' It had been filed in June 2003..."
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