Patent ReferencesInterpersonal-introduction signalling system Anonymous interactive telephone system Introduction system for locating compatible persons Method and apparatus for promoting social intercourse Compatibility game Device for providing astrological entertainment and method thereof Patent #: 5775695 InventorApplicationNo. 832955 filed on 04/04/1997US Classes:705/1AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTExaminersPrimary: MacDonald, Allen R.Assistant: Caudle, Penny Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 019/00AbstractA 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
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