System for combining geographic location information, database-derived affinity matches, and user control in order to permit individuals to rendezvous
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 克里斯托夫·S·韦弗
- Publication Date
- 2007-05-09
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
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[0001] The present invention relates to affinity and preference matching, and more particularly to providing affinity matching in conjunction with location services, wireless communication devices, and security features. Background technique
[0002] Probably the most familiar example of similarity matching is a computerized dating service. Such services collect data from a wide range of individuals, such as age, hair color, language spoken, education, hobbies. The service then offers a variety of matching services - pairing individuals whose data indicates they may be a suitable match.
[0003] Various tools have been used to allow people with compatible or complementary interests to meet each other for social, economic, political or religious reasons. Such tools include marketplaces-places where buyers and sellers congregate, advertisements, usual meeting places (chess players congregate in some parks and not others), brokers in various industries, and co...