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

摘要

A method and system for creating and operating a localized social network is disclosed. The potential members of the network are users having mobile devices. Each of the mobile devices has a geographic referencing system. An area is defined by a geo-fence having geographic reference coordinates. It is determined that at least one mobile device is within the area. The mobile device in proximity of the area is contacted with a request to join a social network. The social network includes users having mobile devices, each of whom having checked into the localized social network. A check in to join the social network is received from the at least one mobile device. The user associated with the at least one mobile device is then added to the social network.

主权项

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.