Group notification system and method for implementing and indicating the proximity of individuals or groups to other individuals or groups
US6529136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W68/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A group notification system and associated method that allow particular activities to be executed based on the group dynamics, such as the dynamics of organizing meetings. The system facilitates the availability of knowledge concerning the proximity and direction of movement of individuals, objects, or groups, and whether this information satisfies preset criteria or rules. One such criterion is that the proximity distance of the group members be less than a predetermined threshold range. The threshold range can be adjustable or programmable.
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