Systems and methods for location based services in a matching service
US8958778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/21
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for operation of an online matching service, and more particularly to systems and methods that provide matching services to the users of an online matching service based on the current geographic locations of the users. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a matching system server coupled to a public network and accessible to one or more users. The matching system server includes a database that stores match profile data associated with the one or more users, wherein the match profile data includes self-identified preferences. The system is configured to identify compatible matches between users based at least in part of the users' location.
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