System and method for providing enhanced matching based on question responses

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.

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         21 . A method, comprising:
 interfacing with a first end user through a first component of a website, wherein the first component comprises a portion of the website;   obtaining information from the first end user's interactions with the first component, wherein the information is aggregated with profile information, personality identification and stipulated preferences of the first end user to match a second end user with the first end user;   providing a subsequent message on the first component, wherein by clicking on the subsequent message, the first end user is taken into a profile detail of the second end user.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, the first end user is provided with a selection from a group of actions, the group consisting of:
 a) answering questions,   b) returning to the website,   c) reviewing the first component, and   d) finding out if the first end user has a shared interest, shared point of view or a shared sense of humor with the second end user.   
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, the first end user is prompted to complete the first end user's profile. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the second end user is selected from a group comprising new matches, and wherein profiles of the new matches that have not been viewed by the first end user are given the highest priority. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, a quizlet is provided to the first end user, wherein the quizlet comprises a series of questions. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the quizlet comprises a floating screen module. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein the quizlet includes at least three new questions for every predetermined time interval. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 27 , wherein if no matches are obtained based on responses to previous questions, the new questions indicate a topic different from the previous questions. 
     
     
         29 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a memory; and   a processor that executes instructions associated with the data, wherein the processor and the memory cooperate, such that the apparatus is configured for:
 interfacing with a first end user through a first component of a website, wherein the first component comprises a portion of the website; 
 obtaining information from the first end user's interactions with the first component, wherein the information is aggregated with profile information, personality identification and stipulated preferences of the first end user to match a second end user with the first end user; 
 providing a subsequent message on the first component, wherein by clicking on the subsequent message, the first end user is taken into a profile detail of the second end user. 
   
     
     
         30 . The apparatus of  claim 29 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, the first end user is provided with a selection from a group of actions, the group consisting of:
 a) answering questions,   b) returning to the website,   c) reviewing the first component, and   d) finding out if the first end user has a shared interest, shared point of view or a shared sense of humor with the second end user.   
     
     
         31 . The apparatus of  claim 29 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, the first end user is prompted to complete the first end user's profile. 
     
     
         32 . The apparatus of  claim 29 , wherein the second end user is selected from a group comprising new matches, and wherein profiles of the new matches that have not been viewed by the first end user are given the highest priority. 
     
     
         33 . The apparatus of  claim 29 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, a quizlet is provided to the first end user, wherein the quizlet comprises a series of questions. 
     
     
         34 . The apparatus of  claim 33 , wherein the quizlet comprises a floating screen module. 
     
     
         35 . Logic encoded in non-transitory computer readable media for execution and when executed by a processor operable to:
 interfacing with a first end user through a first component of a website, wherein the first component comprises a portion of the website;   obtaining information from the first end user's interactions with the first component, wherein the information is aggregated with profile information, personality identification and stipulated preferences of the first end user to match a second end user with the first end user;   providing a subsequent message on the first component, wherein by clicking on the subsequent message, the first end user is taken into a profile detail of the second end user.   
     
     
         36 . The logic of  claim 35 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, the first end user is provided with a selection from a group of actions, the group consisting of:
 a) answering questions,   b) returning to the website,   c) reviewing the first component, and   d) finding out if the first end user has a shared interest, shared point of view or a shared sense of humor with the second end user.   
     
     
         37 . The logic of  claim 35 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, the first end user is prompted to complete the first end user's profile. 
     
     
         38 . The logic of  claim 35 , wherein the second end user is selected from a group comprising new matches, and wherein profiles of the new matches that have not been viewed by the first end user are given the highest priority. 
     
     
         39 . The logic of  claim 35 , wherein when the first end user clicks on the first component, a quizlet is provided to the first end user, wherein the quizlet comprises a series of questions. 
     
     
         40 . The logic of  claim 39 , wherein the quizlet comprises a floating screen module.