WO2023139612A1

WO2023139612A1 - System and method for matching and connecting users based on user specific test barrier in a network environment

Info

Publication number: WO2023139612A1
Application number: PCT/IN2023/050069
Authority: WO
Inventors: Animesh Kumar
Original assignee: Animesh Kumar
Priority date: 2022-01-21
Filing date: 2023-01-21
Publication date: 2023-07-27
Also published as: WO2023139610A1; WO2023139611A1

Abstract

The present invention discloses method for profile matching includes the setup of a test-based matching process system and method. The invented test-based matching process system and method solve the problem of getting unnecessary match requests and let the user set a specific barrier. Which enables them to be matched with a like-minded person. This also lets the second user find a compatible match.

Description

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MATCHING AND CONNECTING USERS BASED ON USER SPECIFIC TEST BARRIER IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT FIELD OF THE INVENTION: [0001] This invention relates generally to a system and method for matching profiles and connecting users based on specific test barrier, and more particularly, to a system and method for matching only upon the particular user clearing the test barrier set by the other users. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION: [0002] Online dating, matchmaking, and networking have grown huge in recent years. While some believe that online dating is simply a matter of matching supply and demand, there is statistical and empirical evidence to suggest that successful online dating entails far more. For example, people having similar and/or compatible character traits and values should be matched together. However, effectively linking two participants together can prove to be a challenging endeavour. Coordinating a relationship between two like-minded individuals can be a significant chore. [0003] Further, almost all dating and matchmaking apps use their own automated or machine learning to understand user preference. This way of generating a profile pool is simply flawed and oppressive. For example, a user may be just looking for someone nearby ignoring other criteria or the same user may be looking for someone who shares the same interests as him or her. This makes the current industry user’s preference oppressive and tedious. [0004] A significant problem with the machine-fed pool is that profiles often contain many irrelevant profiles to the viewer or first user. This costs the user’s their time and motivation. This may deter them from continuing through all the machine generated profiles pool. This also deter users to use the apps as it becomes time consuming and not productive. There is a significant benefit provided by the method of sorting using gesture-based on user preference. Instead of a machine-fed pool of profiles, users can set their own preferences which make them get what they want and save their time as they don’t have to deal with an unpreferred pool of profiles. Also, their preference can be learned by the system and used in many other way.s [0005] Another significant problem is that large pools of unpreferred profiles can become a nuisance to the user. Too many unpreferred profiles may deter the user from further use of the system. Users with the most attractive profiles are oftentimes the ones that receive the most unwanted attention and are loaded with machine-learned unpreferred profiles. If the users with the most attractive profiles cease to use the system, the quality of the user pool deteriorates. [0006] Moreover, the search results of these services contain many irrelevant entities to the searcher. This costs the user of the service time and may deter them from continuing through all of the search results. [0007] Another problem that has arisen is that matching services are limited to sending a match request to anyone without any restriction laid by the receiver, leading to lots of unnecessary match requests. Coordinating a relationship between two like-minded individuals can be a significant chore, as there are no test-based barriers that must be overcome to be matched to a like-minded person. [0008] The present test-based barrier matching system lets a user set his/her own custom barrier which can be only answered correctly by a like-minded or a desired person. This solves a very significant challenge in a current dating scenario. [0009] A significant advantage of a test-based matching process system and method is the gamification of the matchmaking experience. The system adds a component of quiz into matchmaking, making the matchmaking experience way more personal and rewarding. [0010] Another advantage of the test-based matching process and system and method is the personalized experience of the users which breaks the boredom of current dating industry applications. Barrier questions and answers also give extra personal information to the viewers of the user profile which in case of a match may work as an ice breaker for the initial conversation. [0011] The present invention tries to solve issues and problems faced by the currently available dating applications. Accordingly, the primary objective of the present invention is to provide a system that enables users to set their own questionnaire, upon clearing which the potential user may be matched with the user. [0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a profile matching system enabling the user to get matches/ profiles of similar mind set. [0013] Still another objective of the present invention is to provide a virtual system that helps in connecting the users with like-minded people. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION: [0014] The present invention discloses a system for profile matching in a virtual environment based on the user specific and user set barrier test. [0015] The present invention further discloses a method for determining a plurality of potential match for a user in a virtual environment based on user specific and user set barrier test. [0016] The present test-based matching process system and method solve the problem of getting unnecessary match requests and let the user set a specific barrier which enables them to be matched with a like-minded person. This also lets the second user find a compatible match. This also makes each profile unique and personalized. This also increases knowledge of the second users though test-based barrier questions. [0017] Barrier questions and answers also give extra personal information to the viewer of the profile, which in case of a match may work as an ice breaker for the initial conversation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS: [0018] The invention is further described in the detailed description that follows, by reference to the noted drawings by way of illustrative embodiments of the invention, in which like reference numerals represent similar parts throughout the drawings. The invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and illustrative examples shown in the drawings: [0019] Figure 1 shows a simplified flow diagram of the method for a test-based barrier matching of two users. [0020] Figure 2 shows profile page of user (1) displaying the Barrier option, which opens to the setting-up of the barrier by the user. [0021] Figure 3 shows user interface that displays after clicking on the barrier. [0022] Figure 4 shows user interface that lets users create their barrier; [0023] Figure 5 shows user interface that lets users add multiple options (7) and choose the correct answer (8) from the given set of the options (7). [0024] Figure 6 shows two user interfaces that lets users remove their barrier if they want, and another displaying a confirmation pop (11) up for barrier removal. [0025] Figure 7 shows user interface of the first user that is displayed when they opt to cross the barrier of the second user. [0026] Figure 8 shows user interface that is displayed when users select any given option (16) to the barrier question. [0027] Figure 9 shows user interface that is displayed after a user’s barrier is crossed. [0028] Figure 10 shows a match screen when the user 1 whose barrier is crossed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0029] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiment(s) of the present invention. Before describing in detail embodiments that are in accordance with the present disclosure, it should be observed that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of different components of the composition. [0030] In this document, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or “including” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a composition, system, method, article, device or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such compositions, system, method, article, device, or apparatus. An element proceeded by "comprises ...a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, product, method, article, device or apparatus that comprises the element. [0031] Any embodiment described herein is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. All of the embodiments described in this detailed description are illustrative, and provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure and not to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. [0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. [0033] In the following description, for the purpose of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without these specific details. [0034] According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, the method of barrier matching of at least two users (100) includes matching two users based on similar values or compatible character traits through a barrier test set and specified by the user him/ herself (101). User 1 sets his own custom barrier test (102), and interested User 2 opts to cross barrier (103). If the User 2 provides correct answer (104), the barrier is crossed (106). Accordingly, the same is notified to User 1 (108). If the User 1 likes back User 2, the same is notified to the both users (109), thereby allowing communication between the users (110). In case, the user 2 gives wrong answer (105), no notification will be sent to any of User 1. [0035] According to one of the embodiments, the profile page of the first user and number (1) represents the Barrier option. This option will lead to the setup of the Barrier (refer Figure 2). [0036] Figure 3 shows user interface after clicking on the barrier option and here is a brief description marked as (2) about the barrier and how it works, and the button marked as number (3) lets users add their barrier. [0037] Figure 4 shows user interface that lets users create their barrier and the box marked as (4) represents the question that a user sets for the barrier. Next button (5) confirms the question and proceeds to the options that will be given for the barrier question. [0038] Figure 5 shows user interface that lets users add multiple options (7) and choose the correct answer (8) from the given set of the options (7). Brief instruction (6) about the setup is provided to users. When all is set, confirm button (8) confirms the barrier and the barrier is now set. [0039] Figure 6 consists of two embodiments 6a and 6b that lets users remove their barrier if they want. Figure 6a has a button Remove barrier (9) and 6b displays confirmation pop (11) up for barrier removal. [0040] Figure 7 shows user interface of the first user when they opt to cross the barrier of the second user. There is a timer (12) and the correct answer has to be given within the given time duration. The barrier question (13) is displayed below the timer. Below are all given options (14) of the given barrier question. Skip button (15) in case the user decides to skip the barrier. [0041] Figure 8 is an embodiment of the user interface after users select any given option (16) to the barrier question. There is also an instruction “Right swipe the correct answer” (17). [0042] Figure 9 is an embodiment of the user interface after a user’s barrier is crossed and then the user is redirected to the profile who crossed their profile with a Tag “Crossed your Barrier”(18). [0043] Figure 10 shows Match screen wherein user 1 whose barrier is crossed also like the person who crossed his or her barrier a Match happens. Which in this case is represents “BARRIER CROSSED” (19).

Claims

I/ WE CLAIM: 1. A method for matching virtual profiles of atleast two users, each profile including without limitation user’s location and other interests, the method comprising the steps of: - Authenticating a plurality of users, having virtual profiles, connected to a server by inputting login and password details of each user; - Enabling the user to set a user-specific test in his/ her profile for the purpose of clearing the test and matching with atleast one other desired user; - Notifying the user upon the atleast one interested user clears the user-specific test set; and - Matching and allowing communication between the users. 2. The method as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the user-specific test includes any personal or general questions of the user. 3. A system for matching virtual profiles of atleast two users, each profile including without limitation user’s location and other interests, the system comprising: - A plurality of users, having virtual profiles, connected to a server wherein each user is authenticated by inputting login and password details; - A barrier module, associated with each authenticated user, wherein the barrier module enables the user to set a user-specific test in his/ her profile for the purpose of clearing the test and matching with atleast one other desired user; - A notification module, associated with server, wherein the notification module notifies the user upon the atleast one other interested user clears the user-specific test set; and - A communication module, associated with server, the communication module allows communication between the users upon matching. 4. The system as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the user-specific test includes any personal or general questions of the user.