Search-based people matching system and method
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1. A computer-implemented people matching method comprising:
- performing a computer-implemented search request, wherein the search request includes a search term that is provided by a performer of the search request; and
receiving on a mobile processor-based device in response to the search request a recommendation of another person, wherein the recommendation is based, at least in part, on an inference of a mutual interest between the other person and the performer of the search request, and wherein the inference is based, at least in part, on a plurality of behaviors and an expertise level.
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Abstract
A people matching system and method matches people in response to a search request. The computer-generated suggested matches may be based on inferences of mutual interests, as well as on factors such as proximity and environmental conditions. The inferences of mutual interest may be based on behaviors such as subscriptions and physiological responses. Explanations for the suggested matches may be delivered to users, including behavioral information on which the suggested matches are based.
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1. A computer-implemented people matching method comprising:
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performing a computer-implemented search request, wherein the search request includes a search term that is provided by a performer of the search request; and receiving on a mobile processor-based device in response to the search request a recommendation of another person, wherein the recommendation is based, at least in part, on an inference of a mutual interest between the other person and the performer of the search request, and wherein the inference is based, at least in part, on a plurality of behaviors and an expertise level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-implemented people matching system comprising one or more processor-based devices configured to execute:
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a computer-implemented search request function that accepts a search request from a first user, wherein the search request comprises a search term provided by the first user; and a computer-implemented search response function that responds to the search request with a recommendation of a second user, wherein the recommendation is based, at least in part, on an inference of a mutual interest between the first user and the second user, and wherein the inference is based, at least in part, on a plurality of behaviors and an expertise level. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer-implemented people matching system comprising one or more processor-based devices configured to execute:
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a computer-implemented people matching function that generates a suggested match between two users in response to a search request, wherein the suggested match is generated in accordance with an inference of a preference based, at least in part, on a plurality of behaviors and an automatically-determined expertise level; and a computer-implemented explanatory function that delivers an explanation for the suggested match, wherein the explanation comprises a reference to at least one of the plurality of behaviors and the expertise level. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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