Computer-implemented method and system for enabling communication between networked users based on common characteristics
US8732186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/107
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method and system for enabling communication between networked users based on search queries and common characteristics is disclosed. Particular embodiments relate to receiving a search query from a first user and establishing a communication link between the first user and a second user based on the first user's search query. Particular embodiments relate to receiving a first search query from a first user, receiving a second search query from a second user, determining if the first user and the second user fit within match criteria, and establishing a communication link between the first user and the second user if the first user and the second user fit within match criteria. Particular embodiments relate to receiving a first search query from a first user, receiving a second search query from a second user, determining if the first search query and the second search query fit within match criteria, determining if the first user and the second user fit within match criteria, and establishing a communication link between the first user and the second user if the first search query and the second search query fit within match criteria and if the first user an…
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