SOCIAL INTERACTION GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
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1. A communication system that facilitates gaming between a plurality of users in a social networking environment, comprising:
- a gaming/activity component that facilitates an entertainment activity between a subset of the plurality of users, wherein the subset is defined by a desired parameter and the entertainment activity triggers a private communication session between at least two of the subset of users; and
a connection interface component that schedules the private communication session.
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Abstract
A mobile social interaction system that enables users to participate in social networking games and activities via handheld and/or mobile devices is provided. User profiles or other criteria can be employed in order to facilitate matching candidates within a gaming environment. The innovation enables the users to communicate within a gaming environment via voice, video and/or text messaging communications.
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20 Claims
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1. A communication system that facilitates gaming between a plurality of users in a social networking environment, comprising:
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a gaming/activity component that facilitates an entertainment activity between a subset of the plurality of users, wherein the subset is defined by a desired parameter and the entertainment activity triggers a private communication session between at least two of the subset of users; and
a connection interface component that schedules the private communication session. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system that facilitates gaming in a social network environment, comprising:
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a social interaction component having a plurality of candidates therein;
each candidate employs a device having a communication interface; and
a gaming activity component that connects a subset of candidates in a gaming environment. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A computer-implemented method of gaming within a social interaction environment, comprising:
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launching a social interaction game;
linking a plurality of candidates within a gaming environment;
selecting a subset of the candidates for a private communication session;
suspending the social interaction game;
enabling the private communication session;
terminating the private communication session;
initiating feedback related to the subset of candidates; and
restarting the social interaction game based upon state at suspension. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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