Chris L Terrill

US Patent:

7617134, Nov 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/156960

Inventors:

Chris S. Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd W. Kirby - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Match.com, L.L.C. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

705 27, 705 26

Abstract:

A method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment is offered that includes interfacing with one or more end users and managing information related to one or more of the end users. The method further includes displaying one or more photos of the end users and providing a label on the photos that certifies the photos as being substantially accurate.

US Patent:

7676466, Mar 9, 2010

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/237491

Inventors:

Chris S. Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd W. Kirby - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Match.com, L.L.C. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707 6, 707 10

Abstract:

An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to display a comparison of answers for the questions that are submitted by a first end user and a second end user.

US Patent:

8010546, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Jan 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/690688

Inventors:

Chris S. Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd W. Kirby - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Match.com, L.L.C. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707758, 707771, 707796

Abstract:

An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to display a comparison of answers for the questions that are submitted by a first end user and a second end user.

US Patent:

8010556, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/566472

Inventors:

Chris S. Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd W. Kirby - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Match.com, L.L.C. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707770, 715751

Abstract:

An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site is operable to populate a queue of a first end user with a profile of a second end user. The central web site includes a search component that, once the first end user has reviewed the profile, allows the first end user to search for one or more other end users using specified criteria.

US Patent:

8051013, Nov 1, 2011

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/237418

Inventors:

Chris S. Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd W. Kirby - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Match.com, L.L.C. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705319, 705 11

Abstract:

An apparatus for coordinating a relationship in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes an on-line component and an off-line component such that one or more of the end users can communicate and gather information about each other at the central web site and the central web site can facilitate a meeting in person between two of the end users.

US Patent:

8117091, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Sep 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/567419

Inventors:

Chris S. Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd W. Kirby - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

MATCH.COM, L.L.C. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 271, 705 261

Abstract:

A method for providing a certified photograph in a network environment is offered that includes interfacing with one or more end users and managing information related to one or more of the end users. The method further includes displaying one or more photos of the end users and providing a label on the photos that certifies the photos as being substantially accurate.

US Patent:

20070072468, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/237583

Inventors:

Chris Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd Kirby - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/15

US Classification:

439260000

Abstract:

An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site includes an interest rating component that allows one or more of the end users to indicate a level of interest in one or more of the other end users. The central web site is operable to populate a queue of a first end user with a profile of a second end user such that the first end user can indicate a level of interest in the second end user that triggers the first end user to be placed in an active state for the second end user.

US Patent:

20070073549, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/237582

Inventors:

Chris Terrill - Dallas TX, US
Todd Kirby - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705001000, 705026000

Abstract:

An apparatus for providing a feature in a network environment is provided that includes a central web site operable to interface with one or more end users and to manage information related to one or more of the end users. The central web site offers a test that includes a set of questions for one or more of the end users to complete, whereby the central web site is operable to process answers for the test in order to offer potential candidates for the end users to evaluate.