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Method of Social Networking Using a Defined Geo-Fence and Check-In Feature

  • US 20140280526A1
  • Filed: 03/12/2013
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2013
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of creating a localized social network for users associated with mobile devices, each of the mobile devices having a geographic referencing system, the method comprising:

  • establishing an area defined by a geo-fence having geographic reference coordinates;

    determining that at least one mobile device is within the area;

    contacting the at least one mobile device in proximity of the area with a request to join a social network of users having mobile devices, each of the users of the mobile devices being checked in to the localized social network;

    receiving a check in to join the social network from the at least one mobile device; and

    adding the user associated with the at least one mobile device to the social network.

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