Realtime, Interactive and Geographically Defined Computerized Personal Identification and Payment Matching Systems and Methods

Abstract

A system and method of interactive and live computerized matching in which a first user is provided with a personal data device including a wireless communication system. A secure network is configured to include a server programmed with a personal characteristic database and a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system at a specific geographic location that is capable of communicating with the user's personal data device. The first user is allowed to log on through the wireless communication system to the secure network using his or her personal data device, and communicates to and stores in the database personal data defining his or her characteristics and those for his or her ideal match. Either the secure network automatically identifies the first users precise geographic location, or the user himself otherwise indicates and stores in the database of the network an identifying address that indicates his current specific geographic location. The user then instructs the database searching algorithm to search for and identify other users similarly logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location. The user is able to initiate a search of the database for possible matches within the pool of other users also logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location. The secure network then indicates to the first user the results of the search.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of interactive and live computerized matching, comprising:
 a) providing a first user with a personal data device including a wireless communication system;   b) configuring a secure network to include a server programmed with a personal characteristic database and a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system at a specific geographic location that is capable of communicating with the user's personal data device;   c) allowing the first user to log on through the wireless communication system to the secure network using the first user's personal data device, and communicating to and storing in the database personal data defining the characteristics for the first user and the first user's ideal match;   d) allowing the first user to store in the database of the network an identifying address that indicates the first user's current specific geographic location;   e) instructing the database searching algorithm to search for and identify other users similarly logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location;   f) allowing the first user to initiate a search of the database for possible matches within the pool of other users logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location; and   g) indicating to the first user the results of the search.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising allowing any of the users logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location to initiate searches of the database for possible matches within a pool of users logged on to the network at that same specific geographic location. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising allowing users logged on to the network at a specific geographic location to initiate, accept, reject and engage in instant messages amongst other users logged on to the network at the same specific geographic location. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  further comprising providing to users logged on to the network at a specific geographic location an indicating device coupled to the users' personal data device and configured to display visually data communicated from the secure network as a result of initiated searches. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3  further comprising providing to users logged on to the network at a specific geographic location an indicating device coupled to the user's personal data assistant and configured to displays visually data communicated from the secure network as a result of instant messages. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4  further comprising allowing users to selectively activate or deactivate the user's indicating device. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising requiring each user logging on to the secure network at a specific geographic location to provide a form of legal identification that is forwarded to law enforcement agencies to allow identification of known criminals or sex offenders. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising taking each user's picture and uploading and storing the picture with the user's data stored in the database. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the secure network is established as part of a service offered by branded entities. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein:
 a) the secure network is linked to an existing online dating or matching service, 
 b) the users logged onto the secure network at a specific geographic location are also subscribers to the existing online dating or matching service, 
 c) the users logged onto the secure network at a specific geographic location authorize the secure network to access their data and preferences stored on the existing online dating or matching service; 
 d) the secure network conducts searches for possible matches using the data accessed on the existing online dating or matching service. 
 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 3  further comprising allowing users to selectively activate and deactivate their presence on the network at a specific geographic location. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the user's specific geographic location is identified by a specific postal address. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the user's specific location is identified by a specific branded retail location. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the indicating device communicates to a user's personal data device using a low IF communication system. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  wherein the low IF communication system operates in accordance with the Bluetooth standard. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the personal data device is a cellular phone equipped with a display, camera and cellular and Bluetooth wireless communication systems. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising requiring each user logging on to the secure network at a specific geographic to pay a subscription fee.