Affinity Proximity Matching System for User Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to effectively match entities or objects with mutual affinities beyond database searches, as they do not account for physical or virtual location, making it difficult to establish connections with entities not listed in the database or located elsewhere.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that identifies and connects users based on mutual affinities and proximity preferences by determining user locations and transmitting notifications for potential matches, allowing users to set preferences for proximity, affinity, and privacy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a database search is conducted to find matching entities, then search results are retrieved, but entities not included in the database or located elsewhere cannot be identified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that uses location data and affinity algorithms to connect users with matching entities regardless of whether they are in a database or not. The system acts as a mediator between users and potential matches, using location services and affinity matching to identify connections that traditional database searches would miss.
2Loss of information
If search results are retrieved from a database, then potential matches are identified, but it is difficult or impossible to establish relationships with matching entities
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to self-manage their connection preferences and automatically notifies them of potential matches. Users can set their own affinity preferences and proximity parameters, and the system autonomously handles the matching and notification process, making it easier to establish connections without manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If users want to set preferences for matching, then affinity and proximity preferences can be configured, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preference configuration through parameter changes, allowing users to adjust affinity thresholds, proximity distances, and other matching parameters. The system handles these parameter changes programmatically, maintaining user control over preferences while managing the complexity through structured parameter management rather than complex configuration interfaces.
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AI summary
Embodiments are described herein to identify matching users that share an affinity for particular subjects with a searching user. The embodiments may allow searching users to find and connect with matching users based on parameters, such as physical and/or virtual proximity of the users, one or more shared affinity subjects and/or privacy preferences associated with the users. The embodiments may provide notifications throughout the matching and connecting process and may allow connected users to manually and/or automatically share information with each other.