GROUP NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AND INDICATING THE PROXIMITY OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS
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1. A method of implementing a group proximity driven activity, comprising:
- specifying an event associated with the activity to be implemented;
storing an executable code corresponding to the activity;
determining current locations of at least two user modules of the group;
storing a proximity range for the at least two user modules of the group;
determining whether the current locations are within the proximity range; and
executing the executable code if the current locations are within the proximity range.
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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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1. A method of implementing a group proximity driven activity, comprising:
- specifying an event associated with the activity to be implemented;
storing an executable code corresponding to the activity;
determining current locations of at least two user modules of the group;
storing a proximity range for the at least two user modules of the group;
determining whether the current locations are within the proximity range; and
executing the executable code if the current locations are within the proximity range. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- specifying an event associated with the activity to be implemented;
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10. A computer program product for implementing a group proximity driven activity, comprising:
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a group location alert server for specifying an event associated with the activity to be implemented, for storing an executable code corresponding to the activity, and for determining current locations of at least two user modules of the group;
a database for storing a proximity range for the at least two user modules of the group; and
the event proximity server determining whether the current locations are within the proximity range, and executing the executable code if the current locations are within the proximity range.
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11. A system for implementing a proximity driven activity, comprising:
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a group location alert server for specifying an event associated with the activity to be implemented, for storing an executable code corresponding to the activity, and for determining current locations of at least two user modules of the group;
a database for storing a proximity range for the at least two user modules of the group; and
the event proximity server determining whether the current locations are within the proximity range, and executing the executable code if the current locations are within the proximity range. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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