Matching Service System Using Verified Data and Behavioral Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current matching services face challenges in accurately and efficiently matching clients due to reliance on self-reported information, lack of real-world data analysis, and ineffective algorithms that do not account for user behavior and preferences, leading to poor match quality and user dissatisfaction.

Innovation Solution

A method involving a matching service system with a processor, non-transitory processor-readable medium, and communication ports that populates databases with verified user information, monitors user interactions, and recommends matches based on actual behavior and preferences, including survey verification and analysis of messaging patterns and login activities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If self-reported information is used for matching, then the system is simple to operate and collect data, but the accuracy and reliability of match quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of data collectionVSAvoidaccuracy of match quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces third-party verification services as intermediaries to validate self-reported user information. These external sources (social media platforms, professional networks, background check services) act as mediators that confirm the authenticity of user profiles, thereby improving match accuracy without significantly increasing operational complexity for end users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where match outcomes are continuously monitored and used to refine future matching. By tracking which self-reported attributes lead to successful matches versus unsuccessful ones, the system learns to weight and verify certain information more rigorously, progressively improving accuracy while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If traditional matching algorithms are used, then the system complexity is low, but the effectiveness and user satisfaction deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealgorithm complexityVSAvoidmatch effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the matching algorithm from simple constraint satisfaction to a multi-parameter optimization system. It incorporates numerous variables including behavioral patterns, interaction history, verified demographic data, and contextual factors. This parameter expansion significantly improves match effectiveness while the modular architecture manages the increased complexity systematically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The matching system evolves from static algorithms to dynamic, adaptive processes. The algorithm continuously learns from user interactions, adjusting weights and parameters based on real-time feedback. This dynamic approach allows the system to improve effectiveness over time while the incremental nature of adaptations prevents overwhelming complexity increases.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If comprehensive user data is collected and analyzed, then the match accuracy improves, but the processing time and system resource usage increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematch accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary data processing and verification during user registration and profile creation phases. By pre-validating information against third-party sources and organizing data into structured formats beforehand, the system reduces the computational burden during actual matching operations, thereby maintaining high accuracy while minimizing processing time delays.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the comprehensive data analysis into segmented processing stages: initial filtering based on verified demographics, intermediate scoring using behavioral patterns, and final ranking considering interaction history. This segmentation allows the system to process comprehensive data accurately while managing computational resources efficiently through progressive refinement rather than simultaneous analysis of all parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20240161181A1Apparatus, method and article to facilitate matching of clients in a networked environment
Publication Date: 2024.05.16 PLENTYOFFISH MEDIA ULC
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AI summary

Information related to apparently successful matches between two entities is collected, and culled based on a later indication that the match failed. Matches between two entities may be generated based on comparative information with other entities who appear to share some characteristics or preferences. Matches may be based on actual actions, in contrast to expressed preferences. Actual actions may be taken into account in addition to expressed preferences. Generation of matches may take into account geographical and/or temporal proximity and/or likelihood of receiving a response, in addition to other attributes of an entity. Matching algorithms may be updated based on entity input. Potential matches may be presented to third party entities for evaluation.