Ad hoc social networking
US9118731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/2528
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An Ad Hoc social networking environment enables information and device access management between social networking groups and social networking members with or without access restrictions and anonymity. Contact and access information can be exchanged and updated on the fly without requiring users to notify other contacts or contacting devices and can support underlying contact information changes, enable extemporaneous termination or modification of contact access, enable temporary access, and the like. Ad Hoc social networking can utilize unique identifiers, proxy elements, or the like to support various levels of membership anonymity and Ad Hoc social networking. Proxy elements enable SNET tear down or dissolution by retracting the proxy service from a member. Storing social group contact information in shared databases can enable sharing and updating of contact information without the need to inform affected contacts. Some social networks can include various specialized devices and related services.
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