System and method for locating a lost person

摘要

A method for locating a lost person includes receiving from a posting party of search information that identifies a lost party. This search information is made accessible to an internet search engine. A searching user performs a search with a public message indicating that someone (i.e., the posting party) is looking for the lost party. A message from the searching user providing contact information regarding the lost party is received. The identity of the searching user is validated. Finally, the posting party is provided with the contact information.