Abstract: A system for matching information comprises a first sub-system adapted to store at least one profile, wherein the said at least one profile contains predetermined attributes and requirements and predetermined introduction information, and a second sub-system adapted to store at least one profile, wherein the said at least one profile contains predetermined attributes and requirements and predetermined introduction information, an introduction processor is programmed to receive data relating to the said introduction information from the said first sub-system, a match processor comprised within the said first sub-system is programmed to receive information relating to requirements of the said second sub-system when the said introduction processor registers a compatible profile introduction between the said first sub-system and the said second sub-system.

Abstract: A system for matching information comprises a first sub-system adapted to store at least one profile, wherein the said at least one profile contains predetermined attributes and requirements and predetermined introduction information; and a second sub-system adapted to store at least one profile, wherein the said at least one profile contains predetermined attributes and requirements and predetermined introduction information.

Abstract: A communications device comprising a memory adapted to store at least one profile of a user of the device, wherein the said at least one profile contains predetermined attributes and requirements of the user, a communicator adapted to exchange information with a compatible device; a controller adapted to register a match between information sent by the said device and information received from a compatible device, only when said requirements match attributes of the said compatible device and the said attributes match requirements of the said compatible device; and a user alert adapted to alert a user when the controller has established that a match has been made; wherein the said communicator is adapted to receive information relating to the requirements from the said compatible device, and not said information relating to the said attributes.