Information flow optimization in communication systems

摘要

Systems and methods of optimizing information flow for a plurality of users in a communication system having a plurality of forms of communication. The methods can be performed by one or more computer devices. In one method, for each form of communication of the communication system, the method includes steps of determining connection and/or communication pathways between users, applying one or more edge weights to each pathway, and calculating a centrality value for each user. The method can also include introducing information into the communication system through one or more of the users, the one or more users being selected based on the centrality values associated therewith. In one method, an overall centrality value that takes into account all of the forms of communication can be calculated for each user and information can be introduced into the communication system through one or more users having the highest calculated overall centrality values. A method of optimizing information flow for a web site structure is also included.