SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SCORES FOR MESSAGES BASED ON ACTIONS OF MESSAGE RECIPIENTS AND A NETWORK GRAPH

Smart overview of the Invention

Methods and systems are designed to display email messages on a computing device based on scores assigned to those messages. The scores reflect the actions taken by other recipients regarding the emails, allowing for a more efficient way to prioritize important communications. By utilizing an email ranking system, users can easily identify which emails are most relevant to them.

Score Calculation

Scores are determined by considering various actions of the email recipients and their connections to the user. The network graph represents these connections, showing how closely linked each recipient is to the user. Different weights are applied to the actions based on both the distance between the user and the recipient and the nature of their relationship, enhancing the accuracy of the scoring system.

Email Display Methodology

The method involves displaying messages based on their timestamps as well as their calculated scores. Users can request to view emails sorted by these scores, which allows for a list of previews that prioritize higher-scoring emails. This sorting is done in descending order, ensuring that the most significant emails are presented first.

Hierarchical Connections

The network graph also captures hierarchical connections between users and recipients, which further influences scoring. Different types of connections may result in varying weights for actions taken by recipients, ensuring that the system adapts to different relational dynamics. This nuanced approach helps in accurately reflecting the importance of each email based on recipient engagement.

Enhancing User Experience

This system aims to improve email service usability by allowing users to quickly locate important messages amidst a potentially overwhelming volume of emails. By focusing on scoring mechanisms that account for recipient actions and connections, users can streamline their email review process, prioritizing significant communications over less relevant ones.