Systems and methods for online matching using visual similarity
US10489445B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/306
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-based system for presenting interpersonal relationship analysis and recommendation, comprising: a matching server system, operatively coupled to a public network, wherein the matching server system is configured to: retrieve a plurality of stored images of individuals, including at least a first image and a second image, the second image being of a potential match and having an associated match profile; present the first image to a user via a user-interface device; receive feedback from a first user via the user-interface device, the feedback indicating a level of physical attraction to the individual portrayed in the first image; generate a compatibility value for the user and the potential match, the compatibility value generated based on at least the user feedback and a calculated visual similarity between the first image and the second image; and present the match profile of the potential match to the user based on the generated compatibility value, including means for the user to contact the potential match.
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