Matching system

• US 7,592,910 B2
• Filed: 08/30/2006
• Issued: 09/22/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2005
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Edward F. Tuck
• Original Assignee: Social Fabric Corporation
• Inventors: Tuck, Edward F., Haselton, Martie G., Sturza, Mark A., Weeks, Rebecca B., Quinn, Robert G.
• Primary Examiner(s): POPE, DARYL C
• Application Number:
  US11/514,285
• Publication Number:
  US 20070069901A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,119 Days
• Field of Search: 340/539.13, 340/328, 340/326, 379/93.17, 379/93.25, 707/2, 707/3, 707/104, 709/253
• US Class Current: 340/539.13
• CPC Class Codes: C11D 3/50 Perfumes
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 13/74 Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/02 Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 2001/085 Partner search devices
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/53 using third party service providers
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/535 Tracking the activity of the user network monitoring arrangements H04L43/00; recording of computer activity G06F11/34
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/54 Presence management, e.g. monitoring or registration for receipt of user log-on information, or the connection status of the users

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for finding a match between or among persons (17a, 17b), characteristics and/or objects are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, an electronic device (10a, 10b), such as a handheld radio, is used to find a person who meets criteria specified by a user. In another embodiment, this electronic device (10a, 10b) is programmed with information regarding the genetic attributes (33) of individuals. These individuals are matched by computing a correlation of the genetic attributes of two individuals (33a, 33b). The information regarding these genetic attributes are determined by testing a tissue or fluid sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, once biological or genetic attributes (33) are determined, a perfume (544) may be manufactured which is based on a unique set of genetic attributes, and which may either fortify the sexual self-confidence and broadcast the attributes of the person who wears the perfume, or may be used to enhance the attractiveness of another person.

Claims

1. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based on a correlation of a pair of said genetic attributes.

2. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a hotel.

3. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said plurality of wireless matching devices are distributed to guests of said hotel.

4. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said guests of said hotel record their plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes.

5. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said guests of said hotel record their plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on an information appliance.

6. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said guests of said hotel record their plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on a touch screen in said hotel.

7. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said guests of said hotel record their plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on a paper form.

8. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said guests of said hotel record their plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes using a telephone.

9. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said guests of said hotel record their plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes using a television.

10. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said guests of said hotel record their plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on a personal computer.

11. A method as recited in claim 2, in which said sample is obtained in said hotel.

12. A method as recited in claim 1, including the step of:

producing a plurality of custom perfumes and colognes based on the results of said testing of said plurality of samples.

13. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said wireless device includes a cellular telephone.

14. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices communicates with a local network.

15. A method as recited in claim 14, in which said local network is a cellular telephone network.

16. A method as recited in claim 14, in which said local network is a Wi-Fi network.

17. A method as recited in claim 14, in which said local network is a WiMAX network.

18. A method as recited in claim 14, in which said local network is an ultra-wideband network.

19. A method as recited in claim 14, in which said local network is a Voice over Internet Protocol network.

20. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said sample is a saliva sample.

21. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said sample is a cheek tissue sample.

22. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said sample is an odor sample.

23. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said sample is a blood sample.

24. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said plurality of genetic attributes pertain to the Major Histocompatibility Complex.

25. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said good match is based on a correlation of two sets of genetic attributes which are the most diverse.

26. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said good match is based on a correlation of two sets of genetic attributes which are similar.

27. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said wireless device is used in conjunction with an Internet dating website.

28. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a cruise ship.

29. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a convention.

30. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a singles event.

31. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a restaurant.

32. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a bar.

33. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a sporting event.

34. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a concert.

35. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said predetermined destination is a shopping center.

36. A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the steps of:

connecting one of said plurality of wireless matching devices to a Voice-over-Internet-Protocol network by initiating a voice communication by dialing a telephone number;

connecting one of said plurality of wireless matching devices to a local Internet Service Provider using a modem and a local telephone network;

converting an analog audio signal to a digital signal using a first signal processing circuit;

routing said digital signal from said local Internet Service Provider to a remote Internet Service Provider based on said telephone number;

connecting said remote Internet Service Provider to a voice communication recipient via a local call.

37. A method as recited in claim 36, in which said digital signal is encrypted.

38. A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of:

connecting one of said plurality of wireless matching devices to a wireless network that uses radio frequencies that exceed 50 GHz.

39. A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of:

connecting one of said plurality of wireless matching devices to a wireless network that uses radio frequencies in the 59-64 GHz band.

40. A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of:

connecting one of said plurality of wireless matching devices to a wireless network using a low-power transmitter not requiring Federal Communications Commission Licensing.

41. A method as recited in claim 1, in which two of said plurality of wireless matching devices communicate using said wireless network.

42. A method as recited in claim 1, in which two of said plurality of wireless matching devices communicate using said wired network.

43. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless matching devices is used to transfer a file.

44. A method as recited in claim 43, in which said file is a music file.

45. A method as recited in claim 43, in which said file is a photograph.

46. A method as recited in claim 43, in which said file is a video clip.

47. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices specifies a unique device address to another of said plurality of wireless devices after determining a match.

48. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices enables a user to contact another person using a toll free telephone call.

49. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices enables a user to contact another person using a cellular telephone call.

50. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices enables a user to contact another person using a Voice over Internet Protocol call.

51. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices enables a user to contact another person using a “

900”

number telephone call.

52. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices determines location using a distance measurement.

53. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices is used to gain access to a restricted area.

54. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices is used to gain access to a restricted service.

55. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices is used to verify the identity of a user.

56. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices is rented to one of said plurality of individuals.

57. A method as recited in claim 1, in which one of said plurality of wireless devices is rented to one of said plurality of individuals at said predetermined destination.

58. A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the steps of:

connecting one of said plurality of wireless matching devices to a wireless network.

59. A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of:

connecting one of said plurality of wireless matching devices to a wired network.

60. A method comprising the steps of:

collecting a sample from each of a plurality of human individuals;

said plurality of human individuals including a first and a second human individual;

determining a set of attributes for each of said human individuals;

selecting said first individual and said second individual based on a correlation of each individuals'"'"' own said set of attributes to predict the compatibility between said first and said second human individuals; and

producing a perfume for one of said human individuals based on said set of attributes to promote romantic self-confidence and compatibility between said first individual and said second individual.

61. A method as recited in claim 60, in which said sample contains genetic information.

62. A method as recited in claim 60, in which said sample contains biological information.

63. A method as recited in claim 60, in which the prediction of compatibility includes a prediction of sexual responsivity.

64. A method as recited in claim 60, in which the prediction of compatibility includes a prediction of sexual compatibility.

65. A method as recited in claim 60, in which the prediction of compatibility includes a prediction of non-sexual compatibility.

66. A method as recited in claim 60, further comprising the step of:

using said genetic information to design a custom perfume which is a good esthetic fit to a wearer'"'"'s natural body scent.

67. A method as recited in claim 60, further comprising the step of:

using an analyzer and a DNA sample to determine said set of genetic attributes.

68. A method as recited in claim 60, further comprising the step of:

automatically manufacturing a customized perfume based on a genetic profile of a customer which is obtained from a point-of-sale analysis of said customer'"'"'s DNA sample.

69. A method as recited in claim 60, in which said customized perfume is selected from among a range of commercially-available perfumes.

70. A method as recited in claim 60, further comprising the step of:

protecting the anonymity of said sample using a double-blind privacy protection security safeguard.

71. A method as recited in claim 60, further comprising the step of:

preventing a laboratory from associating said sample with the identity of one of said plurality of human individuals.

72. A method as recited in claim 60, further comprising the step of:

preventing a dating service from associating said sample with the identity of one of said plurality of human individuals.

73. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based on a correlation of said plurality of self-describing characteristics.

74. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based upon a correlation of said plurality of desired attributes of another person.

75. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based upon a woman'"'"'s predetermined description of a suitable man.

76. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based upon the analysis of a collected sample of human body odor.

77. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based upon the analysis of a collected sample of DNA.

78. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based upon the analysis of an MHC type.

79. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based upon a woman'"'"'s increased sexual responsivity.

80. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of wireless matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of wireless matching devices to detect a match based upon a calculation of a matching score which compares alleles in common between two individuals.

81. A method comprising the steps of:

providing a plurality of matching devices to a plurality of individuals;

said plurality of individuals being generally present at a predetermined destination;

obtaining a plurality of samples from said plurality of individuals;

testing said plurality of samples to determine a set of genetic attributes for each of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of self-describing characteristics of said plurality of individuals;

recording a plurality of desired attributes of another person as perceived by one of said plurality of individuals;

storing said set of genetic attributes, said plurality of self-describing characteristics and said plurality of desired attributes on said plurality of wireless matching devices; and

using said plurality of matching devices to detect a match based on a correlation of a pair of said genetic attributes.