System and Method For Facilitating The Introduction of Compatible Individuals Using Third Party Collaborative Tools
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented system for introducing compatible individuals to each other, comprising:
- a database storing information pertaining to individuals who are interested in being matched to other individuals;
a computer-executable application that enables a first user to search said database to identify a potentially compatible first individual for a particular second individual;
a computer-executable application that enables said first user to communicate identification of said potentially compatible first individual to a preselected plurality of other users; and
a computer-executable application that enables said first user and plurality of preselected other users to communicate with each other concerning the compatibility of said identified first individual with said second individual in a private environment.
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Abstract
A system and method for facilitating an online collaborative community for individuals to meet each other, make suggestions to members in their network of other individuals as potential matches, and introduce members to each other. A number of features are provided that promote collaboration among members of the online community with regard to suggested matches of potentially compatible individuals. A first feature enables a user to initiate a multi-party discussion concerning suggested matches for particular individuals. The user has the ability to attach a profile of the suggested match to the discussion, which may be retrieved and viewed by the invited parties to the discussion. Invited parties may be non-members as well as members of the online community. A “social feed” is provided to a user to inform the user of activities happening on the site that are related to the user or any friends to whom he/she is connected. A points system is provided to award points to users for participation in various categories of activities and actions that promote the advancement of the introduction and matching network. Various games modules are provided to encourage matchmaking activities by enhancing the entertainment value of site participation. A scoreboard is also provided, which lists the top-scoring users of the site.
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1. A computer-implemented system for introducing compatible individuals to each other, comprising:
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a database storing information pertaining to individuals who are interested in being matched to other individuals; a computer-executable application that enables a first user to search said database to identify a potentially compatible first individual for a particular second individual; a computer-executable application that enables said first user to communicate identification of said potentially compatible first individual to a preselected plurality of other users; and a computer-executable application that enables said first user and plurality of preselected other users to communicate with each other concerning the compatibility of said identified first individual with said second individual in a private environment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 34, 35)
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18. A computer-implemented system for introducing compatible individuals to each other, comprising:
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a database storing information pertaining to individuals who are interested in being matched to other individuals; a computer-executable application that enables a first user to search said database to identify a potentially compatible first individual for a particular second individual; a computer-executable application that enables said first user to communicate identification of said potentially compatible first individual to said system as a suggested match; and a computer-executable application that enables preselected other users to view said suggested match. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36)
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