Michael Lynn Rowan

US Patent:

20090210444, Aug 20, 2009

Filed:

Oct 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/253493

Inventors:

Christopher T.M. BAILEY - Atlanta GA, US
Michael J. ROWAN - Wakefield RI, US
Kefeng CHEN - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707103 R, 707E17055, 709206

Abstract:

A method for providing a computer-based service to automatically evaluate and determine authenticity of a rating. The computer system receives (a) input with rating information that includes a rating and identification data for a specified ratable object and (b) rater profile information including identification information and usage information associated with a user of the computer based service. At least one evaluation step is performed to determine a risk level associated with the rating information, the rater profile information, and an associated time frame. Based on the risk level, an evaluation outcome message is communicated to the user. The evaluation outcome message may include an acceptance message, an information request message, and a rejection message. With the acceptance message, the service accepts the rating for storage in a rating information database. With the information request message, the service implements a verification process. With the rejection message, the service rejects the rating.