Location based messaging
US7634544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for location based messaging. A user at one computer system selects at least on other computer system that is to receive an electronic message. The at least one other computer system is selected based on the location of the at least one other computer system, without having to know an electronic identifier of any users at the at least one other computer system. The computer system refers to a mapping that maps computer systems locations to corresponding electronic addresses. Messages can then be sent to the electronic addresses. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention facilitate at least semi-anonymous electronic communication in a network computing environment and significantly mitigate the perceived need of an immediate response that is often associated with responding to (potentially in person) verbal communication.
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