Patents Assigned to Match.Com L.L.C.
  • Publication number: 20130090130
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method executed by at least one processor includes receiving first historical location information identifying a first location area at which a first user was present at a first time and receiving second location information identifying a second location area at which a second user was present at a second time. The method includes determining that the first historical location information and the second location information each correspond to a particular location area and determining that a characteristic related to the first user corresponds to a preference related to the second user. In response to these determinations, the method includes causing information related to the first user to be presented to the second user. The information related to the first user includes the first location area of the first user relative to the second location area of the second user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robinne Burrell, Anna M. Schneider, Sharmistha Dubey, Shane Henderson, Deryl Dorsett
  • Patent number: 8195668
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a central website that interfaces with one or more end users to establish a profile for each of the end users to be used in matching the end users to each other for a potential relationship. Information is provided in the profile and the information includes relevant characteristics of corresponding end users. A first end user is asked one or more questions after their profile is established, the questions being posed to a second end user whose respective profile has also been established and whose profile has already been matched to the first end user's profile. Answers for the questions from the first and second end users are compared and a subsequent message is sent to the first end user if the answers provided by the first end user and the second end user are compatible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ricky J. Drennan, Sharmistha Dubey, Amanda W. Ginsberg, Anna M. Roberts, Marty L. Smith, Stanley E. Woodby, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8117091
    Abstract: A method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment is offered that includes interfacing with one or more end users and managing information related to one or more of the end users. The method further includes displaying one or more photos of the end users and providing a label on the photos that certifies the photos as being substantially accurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: MATCH.COM, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • Patent number: 8051013
    Abstract: An apparatus for coordinating a relationship in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes an on-line component and an off-line component such that one or more of the end users can communicate and gather information about each other at the central web site and the central web site can facilitate a meeting in person between two of the end users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • Patent number: 8010546
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to display a comparison of answers for the questions that are submitted by a first end user and a second end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • Patent number: 8010556
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site is operable to populate a queue of a first end user with a profile of a second end user. The central web site includes a search component that, once the first end user has reviewed the profile, allows the first end user to search for one or more other end users using specified criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • Patent number: 7676466
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to display a comparison of answers for the questions that are submitted by a first end user and a second end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • Patent number: 7617134
    Abstract: A method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment is offered that includes interfacing with one or more end users and managing information related to one or more of the end users. The method further includes displaying one or more photos of the end users and providing a label on the photos that certifies the photos as being substantially accurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Match.com, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby
  • Patent number: 7613706
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site is operable to populate a queue of a first end user with a profile of a second end user. The central web site includes a search component that, once the first end user has reviewed the profile, allows the first end user to search for one or more other end users using specified criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Match.Com L.L.C.
    Inventors: Chris S. Terrill, Todd W. Kirby