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Introduction system for locating compatible persons

Patent 5086394 Issued on February 4, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject March 29, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Issued on: 10/17/1978
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Issued on: 04/21/1981
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Inventor

Application

No. 501268 filed on 03/29/1990

US Classes:

705/1, AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT340/7.21, Two-way paging340/407.2, With input means (e.g., keyboard)340/993, Position indication transmitted by local station to remote location379/201.06Locating using diverse technology (e.g., using infrared badge, sensor, card reader)

Examiners

Primary: Shaw, Dale M.
Assistant: Chung, Xuong

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 0125143 EP. 11/13/1984
  • 0189089 EP. 01/13/1986
  • 3508448 DE. 07/13/1986
  • 8703139 FR. 12/13/1987

International Classes

G06F 015/38
G08B 005/22
G08B 001/123
G08G 001/123

Foreign Application Priority Data

1989-05-12 IL

Abstract

An introduction system for participating users, includes for each user a personal device that is subject to activation by remote paging. Each user, also has a memory device that contains personal data defining the user by personal characteristics such as traits and interests. A local control unit receives the respective personal data from a plurality of user memory devices and using computer means compares the personal data of each user with the personal data of other users who have within the same time frame entered their personal data into the local control unit via their respective memory devices. Pairs who are matched to predetermined standards by the computer comparison are automatically paged via their personal devices and an introduction is facilitated.

Other References

  • Sanger, Elizabeth; "Mating by Computer: A New Service Seeks to Match Inventors with Ventures"; Sep. 3, 1984, Barron's, p. 32
  • Baig, Edward C.; "Making Money Helping Singles Mingle", Fortune, vol. III No. 4, Feb. 18, 1985, pp. 98-103
  • Dial-A-Match; Clapp, D.; inforworld vol. 6; issue: No. 19 p. 38; 5/7/84
  • Saturday Night Beeper; Grevstad, E.; 80 Micro p. 334; 7/83
  • Looking for Mr. Right; Chin, K.; Inforworld; vol. 6 Issue: No. 28; pp. 28-30
  • Meeting Your Match Online; Meyer, C.A.; 7/84; Link-Up vol. 1 Issue: No. 10; p. 38-40
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