Realtime, interactive and geographically defined computerized personal matching systems and methods

• US 8,295,851 B2
• Filed: 08/03/2005
• Issued: 10/23/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Resight Limited
• Original Assignee: Jeffrey C. Konicek, Michael Edward Finnegan, Steven G. Lisa
• Inventors: Konicek, Jeffrey C., Finnegan, Michael Edward, Lisa, Steven G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Kincaid, Lester
• Assistant Examiner(s): Ajayi, Joel
• Application Number:
  US11/196,951
• Publication Number:
  US 20070032240A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,638 Days
• Field of Search: 455/414.2, 455/456.1, 455/456.3
• US Class Current: 455/456.1
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/29 Geographical information databases
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/9535 Search customisation based on user profiles and personalisation
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/9537 Spatial or temporal dependent retrieval, e.g. spatiotemporal queries
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/325 using wireless networks
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0224 based on user history
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0261 based on user location
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0267 Wireless devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 50/265 Personal security, identity or safety
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/04 Real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM]
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/00 Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications user-to-user messaging H04L51/00; network arrangements, protocols or services for supporting real-time applications in data packet communications networks H04L65/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72457 according to geographic location
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72463 to restrict the functionality of the device
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72513 On hold, intercom or transfer communication modes
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2203/1016 Telecontrol
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2207/18 wireless networks
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2242/14 with services dependent on location where the service is an information service H04M2242/15; services independent of location H04M3/42229
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2242/30 Determination of the location of a subscriber
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/42 Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers specially adapted for wireless communication networks H04W4/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/53333 Message receiving aspects
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/54 Arrangements for diverting calls for one subscriber to another predetermined subscriber based on the calling party profile H04M3/42059; based on location H04M3/42348; based on presence H04M3/42365; to voice mail H04M3/53308
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 7/006 : Networks other than PSTN/ISDN providing telephone service, e.g. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) , including next generation networks with a packet-switched transport layer H04L65/00 takes precedence; aspects not specific to the type of network H04M3/00; special services in those networks H04M3/42
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/021 : Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/023 : using mutual or relative location information between multiple location based services [LBS] targets or of distance thresholds
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/21 : for social networking applications
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/80 : Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/12 : WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

Abstract

A system and method of interactive and live computerized matching in which a first user is provided with a personal data device including a wireless communication system. A secure network is configured to include a server programmed with a personal characteristic database and a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system at a specific geographic location that is capable of communicating with the user'"'"'s personal data device. The first user is allowed to log on through the wireless communication system to the secure network using his or her personal data device, and communicates to and stores in the database personal data defining his or her characteristics and those for his or her ideal match. Either the secure network automatically identifies the first users precise geographic location, or the user himself otherwise indicates and stores in the database of the network an identifying address that indicates his current specific geographic location. The user then instructs the database searching algorithm to search for and identify other users similarly logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location. The user is able to initiate a search of the database for possible matches within the pool of other users also logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location. The secure network then indicates to the first user the results of the search.

Claims

1. A method of interactive and live computerized matching using a personal data device having a wireless communication interface connected to a wireless network and associated with a first user, comprising:

a) configuring a server on a secure network to include a personal characteristic database and a database searching algorithm, and configuring the server to communicate with the personal data device via the wireless communication interface of the personal data device;

b) the server wirelessly receiving a log on request from the first user'"'"'s personal data device;

c) the server storing a personal characteristic of the first user in the personal characteristic database;

d) the server automatically detecting and automatically storing the first user'"'"'s current geographic location as a branded location;

e) the server receiving a search request initiated by the first user via the wireless network;

f) the server transmitting search results to the first user'"'"'s personal data device identifying at least a second user from among a plurality of users that are logged on to the network at the branded location, and

g) further comprising the server requiring a form of legal identification from the first user at least once at some time prior to granting the first user access to the personal characteristic database on the network.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the server receiving a command from the first user to perform any of initiating, accepting, rejecting and engaging in instant messaging with another user from among the plurality of users.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising the second user having a personal data device and associating an indicating device with the second user'"'"'s personal data device, wherein the indicating device is configured to display search results communicated from the secure network as a result of the search request initiated by the first user.

4. The method of claim 2 further comprising associating an indicating device coupled to the first user'"'"'s personal data device, wherein the indicating device is to display data communicated from the network as a result of instant messages.

5. The method of claim 3 further comprising the server receiving a command from the first user to activate or deactivate the indicating device.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the server requires the first user to provide a form of legal identification again prior to granting the first user subsequent access to the secure network.

7. The method of claim 1 further comprising the server receiving the first user'"'"'s picture and storing the picture in the personal characteristic database.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein the wireless network is established as part of a service offered by the branded location.

9. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

a) linking the secure network to an existing website, wherein the existing website hosts a second personal characteristic database;

b) wherein the first user is maintains a profile on the existing website,

c) the server receiving authorization from the first user to access the first user'"'"'s data and preferences stored on the second personal characteristic database;

d) the server transmitting search results to the first user'"'"'s personal data device identifying at least a second user from among the plurality of users, the search results based upon data received from the existing website.

10. The method of claim 2 further comprising the server detecting if the first user'"'"'s personal data device is present in the branded location and selectively activating and deactivating the first user'"'"'s presence on the network.

11. The method of claim 1 wherein the branded location is further identified by a specific postal address.

12. The method of claim 1 wherein the branded location is a retailer.

13. The method of claim 3 wherein the indicating device communicates to a user'"'"'s personal data device using a low IF communication system.

14. The method of claim 13 wherein the low IF communication system operates in accordance with the Bluetooth standard.

15. The method of claim 1 wherein the personal data device is a cellular phone equipped with a display and camera and configured with cellular and Bluetooth wireless communication systems.

16. The method of claim 1 further comprising the branded location receiving a subscription fee when any user logs on the secure network at the branded location.

17. The method of claim 1 further comprising the branded location sending an advertisement to the first user'"'"'s personal data device.

18. The method of claim 6 further comprising the server forwarding the legal identification to a law enforcement agency for identification of known criminals or sex offenders.

19. The method of claim 6 further comprising the server forwarding the legal identification to a third party.

20. The method of claim 1 further comprising the branded location sending a product advertisement to the first user'"'"'s personal data device.

21. A method of interactive and live computerized matching with a personal data device having a wireless communication interface connected to a wireless network and associated with a first user, comprising:

a) configuring a server on a secure network to include a personal characteristic database and a database searching algorithm, and configuring the server to communicate with the personal data device via the wireless communication interface of the personal data device;

b) the server requiring a form of legal identification from the first user prior to granting the first user access to the network;

c) the server storing a personal characteristic set of the first user in the personal characteristic database;

d) the server storing the first user'"'"'s current geographic location as a branded location;

e) the server receiving a search request initiated by the first user; and

f) the server transmitting search results to the first user'"'"'s personal data device identifying at least a second user from among a plurality of users that are logged on to the network at the branded location.

22. The method of claim 21 further comprising the server forwarding the legal identification to a law enforcement agency for identification of known criminals or sex offenders.

23. The method of claim 21 further comprising the server forwarding the legal identification to a third party.