Lee Michael Whitman

US Patent:

20110028129, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Oct 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/578363

Inventors:

James W. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Mitchell A. Carrel - Chicago IL, US
Robert Matles - Glenview IL, US
Christine A. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Lauren R. Matles - Glenview IL, US
Lee M. Whitman - Raleigh NC, US
Lisa A. Brinkman - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

H04M 3/42
H04B 7/00

US Classification:

4554141, 455 413

Abstract:

A match-making system allows users possessing mobile communications devices such as cell phones and/or PDAs to be alerted to the proximity of other users that may be a romantic, professional or other “match” to the user of interest based on a comparison of profile properties. The system may operate via a near-field radio-frequency system such as Bluetooth or a cellular or other relatively far-field wireless system, or a combination of the two in a complimentary manner. The disclosed system also allows a connection between the users to be made if desired by both users, and otherwise allows one or the other user to decline a connection. Matching by the system may be used for social or business purposes.

US Patent:

20110029611, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Dec 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/636162

Inventors:

James W. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Mitchell A. Carrel - Chicago IL, US
Robert Matles - Glenview IL, US
Christine A. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Lauren R. Matles - Glenview IL, US
Lee M. Whitman - Raleigh NC, US
Lisa A. Brinkman - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709204

Abstract:

A device and method is provided for signaling an affinity of a peer device. According to one embodiment, the device receives a wireless signal from the peer device and determines the presence of the peer device based on the received signal. The device is able to detect the peer device when the peer device is within the vicinity or a certain proximity of the device. The received signal carries an affinity code of the peer device so that the device can detect the affinity of the peer device by comparing the received affinity code with its preset affinity code. If the two affinity code match, the device generates an the user to the presence of another user and signals that the two users share the same affinity.

US Patent:

20130282818, Oct 24, 2013

Filed:

Apr 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/858620

Inventors:

James W. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Mitchell A. Carrel - Chicago IL, US
Robert Matles - Glenview IL, US
Christine A. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Lauren R. Matles - Glenview IL, US
Lee M. Whitman - Raleigh NC, US
Lisa A. Brinkman - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

H04L 29/06

US Classification:

709204

Abstract:

A device and method is provided for signaling an affinity of a peer device. According to one embodiment, the device receives a wireless signal from the peer device and determines the presence of the peer device based on the received signal. The device is able to detect the peer device when the peer device is within the vicinity or a certain proximity of the device. The received signal carries an affinity code of the peer device so that the device can detect the affinity of the peer device by comparing the received affinity code with its preset affinity code. If the two affinity code match, the device generates an the user to the presence of another user and signals that the two users share the same affinity.

US Patent:

20190037369, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Oct 4, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/151852

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Mitchell A. Carrel - Glencoe IL, US
Robert Matles - Glenview IL, US
Christine A. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Lauren R. Matles - Glenview IL, US
Lee M. Whitman - Raleigh NC, US
Lisa A. Carrel - Glencoe IL, US

International Classification:

H04W 4/21
H04L 29/06
H04B 1/3827
G06Q 30/02

Abstract:

A device and method is provided for signaling an affinity of a peer device. According to one embodiment, the device receives a wireless signal from the peer device and determines the presence of the peer device based on the received signal. The device is able to detect the peer device when the peer device is within the vicinity or a certain proximity of the device. The received signal carries an affinity code of the peer device so that the device can detect the affinity of the peer device by comparing the received affinity code with its preset affinity code. If the two affinity code match, the device notifies the user of the presence of another user and signals that the two users share the same affinity.

US Patent:

20160037317, Feb 4, 2016

Filed:

Oct 12, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/880689

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Mitchell A. Carrel - Glencoe IL, US
Robert Matles - Glenview IL, US
Christine A. Hutchison - Chicago IL, US
Lauren R. Matles - Glenview IL, US
Lee M. Whitman - Raleigh NC, US
Lisa A. Carrel - Glencoe IL, US

International Classification:

H04W 4/20
H04B 1/3827

Abstract:

A device and method is provided for signaling an affinity of a peer device. According to one embodiment, the device receives a wireless signal from the peer device and determines the presence of the peer device based on the received signal. The device is able to detect the peer device when the peer device is within the vicinity or a certain proximity of the device. The received signal carries an affinity code of the peer device so that the device can detect the affinity of the peer device by comparing the received affinity code with its preset affinity code. If the two affinity code match, the device notifies the user of the presence of another user and signals that the two users share the same affinity.