Computerized matching and introduction systems and methods

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods relating to an automated or semi-automated arrangement of modules that helps gather, process, display, and coordinate meetings among matches based on a set of predetermined and crowd-sourced traits, values, interests, preferences and activities. Such systems of integrated modules in certain embodiments may be used to rank matches in a variety of applications and situations where participants are identified through tailored criteria that organizers, participants and sponsors determine to be most valuable. Embodiments of the present invention may offer advantages and improvements over prior computer and traditional networking and matching systems because they may provide interactive modules that automatically or semi-automatically combine human expertise with automated data management based on the expertise of an event organizer's event-management strategies with real-time and automated data management.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A method for providing, across a computer network to a mobile display device associated with a person, a prioritized list of potential matches for said person to meet at an event, comprising the steps of:
 collecting event configuration data associated with said event prior to the commencement of said event;   collecting user profile information from a plurality of users associated with said event prior to the commencement of said event;   collecting user data associated with a portion of said event configuration data from said plurality of users across a computer network prior to the commencement of said event;   collecting one or more updates to said user data across a computer network during said event;   generating a prioritized list of potential matches associated with said person, based on said collecting of said event configuration data, on said collecting of said user data, and on said collecting of said updates to said user data; and   transmitting said prioritized list via a computer network to a mobile display device associated with said person during said event.