System and method for peer to peer social networking
US8799364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/9535
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
System enables users to surf the web and engage in social networking interaction through a downloadable peer-to-peer client that stores all user's private information locally on the user's computer. System establishes communication between the computers of multiple users participating in social interaction without having to store users' personal information on central servers. All user data, including, without limitation, pictures, ideas, personal information and communications with friends is maintained locally on the user's own computer and the social communication takes place between two or more users' computers. This provides the users with greater control over the dissemination of their personal information. In addition, the system randomly selects peer-to-peer social networking clients that are online at any given time and enable such clients to randomly and automatically connect with one another.
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