Method for facilitating interaction
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1. A method of facilitating interaction, comprising:
- gathering substantially anonymous match-relevant information from a first entity to form a first profile;
matching the first profile with another profile belonging to a second entity; and
causing or encouraging the first and second entities whose profiles match to go to a particular venue or event at a predetermined time.
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Abstract
A method of facilitating interaction is disclosed. The method comprises gathering substantially anonymous, match-relevant information from a first entity to form a first profile, matching the first profile with another profile belonging to a second entity, and causing or encouraging the first and second entities whose profiles match to go to a particular venue or event at a predefined time. A matching service and methods of selective marketing to entities participating in the methods and service are also disclosed.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of facilitating interaction, comprising:
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gathering substantially anonymous match-relevant information from a first entity to form a first profile;
matching the first profile with another profile belonging to a second entity; and
causing or encouraging the first and second entities whose profiles match to go to a particular venue or event at a predetermined time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of selective marketing, comprising:
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obtaining venue or event preferences related to a venue or event;
gathering substantially anonymous match-relevant information from a first entity to form a first profile;
matching the first profile with another profile belonging to a second entity; and
causing or encouraging first and second entities whose profiles match each other and the venue or event preferences to go to the venue or event. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A matching service that:
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administers questionnaires indicative of geographical location and personality to a plurality of individuals using an interactive interface;
matches ones of the plurality of individuals based on the questionnaires; and
causes or encourages matched ones of the plurality of individuals to go to a particular venue or event at a predetermined time. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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