Apparatus, method and article to facilitate matching of clients in a networked environment
US9537706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/101
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Information related to apparently successful matches between two entities is collected, and culled based on a later indication that the match failed. Matches between two entities may be generated based on comparative information with other entities who appear to share some characteristics or preferences. Matches may be based on actual actions, in contrast to expressed preferences. Actual actions may be taken into account in addition to expressed preferences. Generation of matches may take into account geographical and/or temporal proximity and/or likelihood of receiving a response, in addition to other attributes of an entity. Matching algorithms may be updated based on entity input. Potential matches may be presented to third party entities for evaluation.
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