| 摘要 |
A system is provided whereby sought-for and available individuals or things are matched by the internet or other computer networks. This is achieved by posting a standardized form called a "profile" to the network, where the profile describes and characterizes the individual or thing which is sought for or is available. The profiles are then processed electronically to find matches. Close matches are reported to the parties involved, and if desired a channel of communication is set up. The procedure may be conducted anonymously or publicly, and in a simple version of the public procedure may be thought of as an "internet classified ad". Advantages of the system are the unprecedented scope of the search procedure allowed by the scale of the internet; and, further when individuals are concerned, the overcoming of barriers related to shyness or confidentiality allowed by the anonymity of the process.
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