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Date matching methods

Patent 5920845 Issued on July 6, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 4, 2017. 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.

Patent References

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Issued on: 10/30/1979
Inventor: Dickson

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Inventor: Solomon ,   et al.

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Patent #: 5086394
Issued on: 02/04/1992
Inventor: Shapira

Method and apparatus for promoting social intercourse
Patent #: 5653065
Issued on: 08/05/1997
Inventor: McIlwain

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Patent #: 5681046
Issued on: 10/28/1997
Inventor: Lawrence

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Issued on: 07/07/1998
Inventor: Byers

Inventor

Application

No. 832955 filed on 04/04/1997

US Classes:

705/1AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT

Examiners

Primary: MacDonald, Allen R.
Assistant: Caudle, Penny

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

G06F 019/00

Abstract

A means and method for use at a date matching event to determine, in a discreet manner, the date preferences of a plurality of participants. The method includes gathering the plurality of participants at the date matching event, and assigning a unique identification code to each participant. The identification code is worn or otherwise displayed in plain sight, being readily observable by a plurality of the other participants. Each applicant may next, if time permits, be provided a temporal period to introduce themselves to the other participants, which is followed by a temporal interval for applicants to interact. After an interval for interaction, the date preferences of each participant are discreetly collected and analyzed to determine all occurring mutual matches. The mutual match results are then delivered to the participants, wherein matched participants may then meet to discuss the arrangements for their date.

Other References

  • Chesanow, Neil "Meeting Men. A Consumer's Guide to Shopping for that Significant Other", New Woman pp. 112-155, Jun. 1990
  • Thornton, Emily "Video Dating in Japan" Fortune. p. 12, Jan. 24, 199
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