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	Single people routinely attend social gatherings for the purpose of meeting compatible people. While at these functions, singles are often waste time and energy trying to meet others; and often, they meet incompatible people or spend an enormous amount of time trying to find the right person. On average, singles spend 3.3 hours trying to meet someone at a bar or club (MSNBC, 2003). Also, experts agree that long-term relationships need compatibility to thrive; nearly all online dating services match users based on compatibility (Warren, Dixon, MSNBC, 2003). And the U.S. Census of 2000 found that 'incompatibility between former partners' was one the primary factors contributing to the increase in the percentage of divorced men and women in the United States between 1970 and 2000 (Census, 2000). Social gatherings at which singles find it difficult to meet others aren't just limited to bars, clubs and organized parties. Singles at isolated social functions are at the most loss; they are neither provided with an adequate dating service, nor are they given a good idea of whom they are compatible with. Cruise ships by far have the largest customer base of singles that need this type of service. In 2002 alone, the 10 major cruise lines entertained 7.6 million passengers; of these passengers, 58% were single. While singles frequently employ cruises as a chance to meet others, cruise lines offer very little depth in the way of meeting other people. In fact, there are no compatibility based match-up programs on cruise ships; singles are left to attend either meet-and-greet socials or cocktail hour. The MatchMaker Project intends to create more compatible relationships between singles by incorporating portability and fast data transfer into an easy-to-use, handheld device. This device will utilize Bluetooth TM technology, which is not only affordable, but also doesn't require use of cell transmission towers. Our design will also be available at a lower cost than current Bluetooth products, and will be operational without monthly service fees.

Abstract

Single people routinely attend social gatherings for the purpose of meeting compatible people. While at these functions, singles are often waste time and energy trying to meet others; and often, they meet incompatible people or spend an enormous amount of time trying to find the right person. On average, singles spend 3.3 hours trying to meet someone at a bar or club (MSNBC, 2003). Also, experts agree that long-term relationships need compatibility to thrive; nearly all online dating services match users based on compatibility (Warren, Dixon, MSNBC, 2003). And the U.S. Census of 2000 found that 'incompatibility between former partners' was one the primary factors contributing to the increase in the percentage of divorced men and women in the United States between 1970 and 2000 (Census, 2000).

Social gatherings at which singles find it difficult to meet others aren't just limited to bars, clubs and organized parties. Singles at isolated social functions are at the most loss; they are neither provided with an adequate dating service, nor are they given a good idea of whom they are compatible with. Cruise ships by far have the largest customer base of singles that need this type of service. In 2002 alone, the 10 major cruise lines entertained 7.6 million passengers; of these passengers, 58% were single. While singles frequently employ cruises as a chance to meet others, cruise lines offer very little depth in the way of meeting other people. In fact, there are no compatibility based match-up programs on cruise ships; singles are left to attend either meet-and-greet socials or cocktail hour.

The MatchMaker Project intends to create more compatible relationships between singles by incorporating portability and fast data transfer into an easy-to-use, handheld device. This device will utilize Bluetooth TM technology, which is not only affordable, but also doesn't require use of cell transmission towers. Our design will also be available at a lower cost than current Bluetooth products, and will be operational without monthly service fees.