NETWORKED SYSTEM OF INTRODUCTION CONSOLES FOR STIMULATING NEW SOCIAL INTERACTIONS

摘要

A networked system of introduction consoles for deployment in a public location, such as a bar, restaurant or other public place for the purpose of facilitating networking with or meeting of new people in nearby locations in order to stimulate social interactions like dating includes a network server, a plurality of introduction consoles, and a plurality of discrete personal electronic devices. Each of the introduction consoles are connected to network server through an internal electronic data network while the network server is additionally configured to communicate with external, personal communication devices through the Internet. The consoles take photos and uploads profiles of users to the network server, and additionally enables the review of photos stored on the network server. The network server maintains a database of profiles as well as transmits response and posting activity messages directly to active users.

主权项

1. An introduction console for deployment in a public location to facilitate social interactions between strangers, comprising:
a console housing; a camera integral with said console housing, wherein said camera is configured to capture user images; at least one of a touch screen and a key pad integral with said console housing, wherein said at least one of a touch screen and a key pad enables user profile data to be entered into said introduction console; a display interface integral with said console housing, wherein said display interface is operative to enable display user images and user profile data; a networking interface integral with said console housing, wherein said networking interface enables said introduction console to communicate user images and user profile data over an electronic data network; and wherein said introduction console is configured to associate each user photo captured with the user profile data received therewith, a unique console identifier relating to the introduction console, and a unique user identifier.