WO2015131179A1 - Systèmes et procédés destinés à des modes indépendants dans un programme d'application de réseautage social - Google Patents

Systèmes et procédés destinés à des modes indépendants dans un programme d'application de réseautage social Download PDF

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WO2015131179A1
WO2015131179A1 PCT/US2015/018271 US2015018271W WO2015131179A1 WO 2015131179 A1 WO2015131179 A1 WO 2015131179A1 US 2015018271 W US2015018271 W US 2015018271W WO 2015131179 A1 WO2015131179 A1 WO 2015131179A1
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  • This invention relates to mobile device application systems and methods.
  • a computer-implemented method comprises receiving, by an application server, a profile selection from a first graphical user interface of an application program on a first mobile communication device, wherein the profile selection comprises an identification of one of a plurality of profiles associated with a first user of the first mobile communication device; acquiring, by the application server, information associated with the first user of the first mobile communication device from a content source; receiving, by the application server, a request from a second graphical user interface on a second mobile communication device for a profile of the first user; determining, by the application server, a location attribute of the first mobile communication device; retrieving, by the application server, the profile of the first user based on the profile selection from the first graphical user interface; determining, by the application server, a location of the second mobile communication device in relation to the location attribute of the first mobile communication device; and transmitting, by the application server, the retrieved profile to the second mobile communication device when the second mobile communication device is within a predetermined vicinity of the first mobile communication device.
  • a system comprises a content source database storing a plurality of user profiles associated with a first user; and an application server communicatively coupled to the database, a first mobile communication device, and a second mobile communication device, the application server comprising: a processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions that when executed by the processor are configured to: receive by the application server, a profile selection from a first graphical user interface of an application program on a first mobile communication device, wherein the profile selection comprises an identification of one of a plurality of profiles associated with a first user of the first mobile communication device; acquire, by the application server, information associated with the first user of the first mobile communication device from the content source database; receive, by the application server, a request from a second graphical user interface on a second mobile communication device for a profile of the first user; determine, by the application server, a location attribute of the first mobile communication device; retrieve, by the application server, the profile of the first user based on the profile selection from the first
  • the plurality of profiles associated with the user may include a personal profile and a professional profile.
  • a profile can include one or more of a hobby, a photograph, and a personal life event.
  • a personal life event includes but is not included to a birthday, a wedding anniversary, a wedding date, a birth of a family member, a death of a family member, or such events that are personal to the user.
  • a profile can include one or more of a photograph, an educational degree, a place of employment, and a professional life event.
  • a professional life event includes but is not included to a graduation from a place of education, an employment anniversary, a date of a customer event, a club or organization event, a publication of an article, a press release, or such events that the user includes as part of his profile.
  • the plurality of profiles associated with the user may include a vendor profile, a supplier profile, and other professional profiles.
  • the content source can include a social networking site.
  • the social networking site may include at least one of Facebook®, Twitter®, Linkedln®, and Instagram®.
  • the method further includes preventing other users of the application program from viewing any of the plurality of profiles associated with the user except the one of a plurality of profiles associated to the profile selection.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a system according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a method according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a screen capture of an exemplary menu presented by a graphical user interface of the application program to a user, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a screen capture of an exemplary settings page presented by the graphical user interface of the application program to a user, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a screen capture of the exemplary information presented by the graphical user interface when the user selects the professional profile of the application program, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a screen capture of the exemplary information presented by the graphical user interface when the user selects the personal profile of the application program, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the systems and methods can be configured for any social media tools in which users may wish to control privacy settings, and for any variety of portable computing devices, phones, tablets, or the like.
  • the systems and methods may be applied to schools, airports, arenas, stadiums, national parks, amusement parks, sporting events, government buildings, office buildings, jails, public transportation, and religious institutions.
  • FIG. 1 shows a system 100 for sharing information among users of an application program.
  • the system 100 may comprise an application server 106, an application database 108, an application program 110, a content source (including but not limited to a social media server 112), and any of the available mobile communication devices connected to the application server 106 through a network, including but not limited to smartphones 102 and 116, and tablet computers 114.
  • the mobile communication device may also be a laptop computer, smartwatch, gaming console, personal data assistant, mobile phone, or other network-connected computing device.
  • the application server 106 may be communicatively coupled to one or more databases including one or more content source databases, and the application database 108.
  • the application server 106 may be any computing device comprising non-transitory machine-readable storage media, processors, and software modules capable of performing various tasks and processes described herein.
  • Embodiments of application server 106 may comprise one or more computing devices operating in concert and/or, in some embodiments, the server may comprise one or more processors operating in concert.
  • the application database 108 can be part of the application server 106, however, in some embodiments the application database 108 may reside on a different computing device than the application server 106 (i.e., a distributed computing environment).
  • the application program 110 can be a web-based, a cloud infrastructure-based, or a mobile device-based application program.
  • the application program 110 can be hosted by the application server 106.
  • a user refers to any individual who interacts through an application-specific graphical user interface (GUI) 104, 116, or 120 with the application program.
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the application-specific GUI 104, 116, or 120 is used to display server system information to a user and is adapted to respond to user input.
  • the GUI allows a user to input content and choices, and obtain data or otherwise interact with the output of the application server and the application program.
  • the system 100 includes a network, which is any public or private network communication paths to support the communications sent and received at least among the application server 106, the application program 110, the application database 108, any of the available mobile communication devices connected to the application server 106.
  • the network may be the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, a private network, telephone network, cable network, broadband network, Ethernet network, digital subscriber line (DSL) network, or any other network that enables servers and user devices to interact with one another.
  • the network may be comprised of any combination of devices and protocols capable of facilitating communication between computing devices.
  • Non- limiting examples of devices comprising the network may include routers, switches, hubs, firewalls, proxy servers, telecommunications trunks, and the like.
  • the communications network can be implemented, in whole or in part, over wireless communications network.
  • the wireless communications network can be implemented over any of various wireless communication technologies, for example: code division multiplexed access (“CDMA”), global system for mobile communications (“GSM”), and wireless local area network such as WiFi, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (“WiMAX”), or Bluetooth®.
  • CDMA code division multiplexed access
  • GSM global system for mobile communications
  • WiFi wireless local area network
  • WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
  • Bluetooth® wireless local area network
  • Content sources can include social networking sites, personal and professional websites, college websites, employer websites, and any site designated by the user as a content source.
  • Content source refers to the Certain embodiments include common social networking sites such as Facebook ® , Twitter ® , Linkedln ® , and Instagram ® .
  • Content sources can include a plurality of servers and databases that receive, store, process, and output a variety of information, including but not limited to information related to several users, their contacts, their photographs, their life events, and other suitable information.
  • Content sources can include any known or later developed hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof that is capable of performing the functionality associated with receiving, managing, storing, processing, and outputting a variety of information about several users.
  • a user can create a professional profile that directs the application program to get information from select content sources regarding his educational background, his place of employment, his previous employment history, his professional accomplishments, and details of any awards and recognitions that he has earned.
  • This profile may have a low privacy setting.
  • he can create a personal profile that directs the application program to get information from select content sources regarding his hobbies, photographs, religion, martial status, and personal events like birthdays or anniversaries. And the user may associate a very high privacy setting to this profile.
  • a user can create three professional profiles that retrieve different combinations of information to target different types of audience.
  • a photographer can create a first professional profile to present information demonstrating his expertise and experience in taking portrait photographs of individuals and families. He can create a second professional profile to present information about his expertise and experience in capturing athletes at sporting events. And he can create a yet third professional profile to present information about his expertise and experience in creating marketing catalogs and sales brochures.
  • a user can connect with specific audiences using the separate profiles. For example, when a user creates a profile, labeling it as a "vendor profile” in his application program, then other users will be able to view only the user-selected information for this profile, which may include details regarding his employer, their line of products, sales numbers, and relevant events. For example, when a user creates a profile, labeling it as a "contractor profile” in his application program, then other users will be able to view only the user- selected information for this profile, which may include details regarding his recent projects, his awards, client endorsements, and other relevant experience.
  • choosing a personal mode will allow a user to only display relevant personal information to other users, keeping the professional profile hidden from view.
  • a user creates a profile labeling it as a "family profile” in his application program, then other users will be able to view only the user-selected information for this profile, which may include details regarding his family, their photographs, and events.
  • a user creates a profile labeling it as a "dating profile” in his application program, then other users will be able to view only the user-selected information for this profile, which may include details regarding his marital status, his hobbies, his recent travel experiences, and other interests.
  • a profile can include one or more of a hobby, a photograph, and a personal life event.
  • a personal life event includes but is not included to a birthday, a wedding anniversary, a wedding date, a birth of a family member, a death of a family member, or such events that are personal to the user.
  • a profile can include one or more of a photograph, an educational degree, a place of employment, and a professional life event.
  • a professional life event includes but is not included to a graduation from a place of education, an employment anniversary, a date of a customer event, a club or organization event, a publication of an article, a press release, or such events that the user includes as part of his profile.
  • Each profile is uniquely identified by a preset or a user-determined label, also known as a mode. So an individual with three profiles can simply label his profiles - Profile 1, Profile 2, or Profile 3, or create names such as Dating, Family, Vendor, and Client. Each of these labels is then associated to one of the many profiles associated with the particular user of the application program.
  • the application program 110 is also configured to receive location attributes of the mobile communication devices, such as locations of smartphones 102 and 116, and tablets 114.
  • a location attribute refers to data that identifies the location of a mobile communication device, and may include data from a GPS chip, or other satellite data, or information from cell towers based on triangulation techniques, or indoor positioning systems, such as those based on Wi-Fi data, or combinations thereof.
  • Two mobile communication devices may have a similar location attribute when the mobile communication devices have the same location or are within a predetermined distance from each other.
  • a first mobile communication device may be considered nearby a second mobile communication device using GPS locations from the devices, check-in information on a social media site, use of the same wireless router, or based on other information that identifies the same or similar location.
  • the application program 110 can recognize when the first and second mobile communication devices are in the same or similar location and present the selected profile to the mobile communications devices within the same or similar location when requested.
  • a same or similar location may be within a predetermined vicinity when the first and second mobile communication devices are in the same building, in the same city, on the same street, on the same block, are identified as attending the same event, and/or within a selected distance or radius (e.g., 10 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile).
  • a selected distance or radius e.g. 10 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile.
  • the application program 110 is also communicatively coupled to an application database 108 that stores information about the users, their logins, passwords, their profiles, the settings associated to the profiles, any relationship data with other users of the application program.
  • FIG. 2 shows steps of sharing information among users of an application program, according to an exemplary embodiment 200.
  • the application server receives a particular profile selection, i.e., professional profile, from Smartphone 1 of a first user.
  • the profile selection is received from a graphical user interface of an application program on a mobile communication device.
  • the GUI establishes communication with the application server via a communication network.
  • the communications network can be implemented, in whole or in part, over wireless communications network.
  • the application server also receives a location attribute of the first mobile communication device.
  • the GUI sends a command request to the application server.
  • Requests accepted by the application server are passed to application program for execution/processing.
  • the application program first determines if the user has sent a navigation or a command request. When the command request is to display the previously-created profiles, the application program communicates with the application database and retrieves the various previously created profiles for the first user. The application program then presents the different previously-created profiles through the GUI on the first user's communication device. Once the first user chooses a particular profile, the GUI communicates that profile selection to the application server. The selected profile is then identified as such and stored in the application database.
  • the selected profile is assigned a specific set variable while all the other unselected profiles are assigned a different set variable. So when the selected profile has to be retrieved, the server just searches for the profile stored with that variable. In other instance, the selected profile is stored in a different table or file, while all the other unselected profiles are stored in a different table or file.
  • the application program or another program then retrieves the list of content sources associated with the selected profile. Each one of the content sources is contacted by the application server and the relevant information is retrieved from them. [0031] In the next step 204, the application server acquires the relevant information from one of the many user-selected content sources. The application server may accomplish this in several ways.
  • the application server may acquire this information by directly extracting only the relevant information from the content sources.
  • the application server may download all information about the user from the content sources, and then appropriately filters it to publish only the relevant information chosen for a particular profile.
  • the application program can function both as a publishing and announcing tool.
  • the information from the various content sources is assimilated for display as the selected profile.
  • the selected profile and associated information can be also stored in the application database.
  • a second user can request to view the profile of the first user using the appropriate selection on the GUI of his mobile communication device.
  • a request from the GUI of the second user's mobile communication device is sent to the application server.
  • the application server also receives a location attribute of the second user's mobile communication device, and determines if the second user's communication device is within the predetermined vicinity of the first user's mobile communication device. .
  • the application server then retrieves the profile of the first user based on the profile selection from the first graphical user interface.
  • the application server transmits the retrieved profile in response to the profile selection by the first user to GUI on the second user's communication device, when the second mobile communication device is within a predetermined vicinity of the first mobile communication device.
  • these users of the application program can communicate via the application program and the application server.
  • the method can also include preventing other users of the application program from viewing any of the plurality of profiles associated with the user except the one of a plurality of profiles associated to the profile selection.
  • an application program may be executed by a mobile computing device connected to a wireless data service provider, where the application program may access data services over the wireless data service provider.
  • the application program may communicate with a backend server or cloud based platform that stores user locations, user profiles, social media preferences, and privacy settings.
  • the mobile computing device may be any mobile device comprising a processor capable of executing the various functions described herein, examples of which may include a portable personal computer (e.g., laptop), a smart phone, and a tablet.
  • the data services may be networked computing services, Internet based computing services, or software applications. Data services may implement various software modules and stored data.
  • the software modules and stored data may be stored on one or more non-transitory machine-readable storage mediums, such as one or more databases residing on a single device or distributed across a plurality of devices.
  • the application program uses the wireless data services to connect with physical servers hosting various network or Internet services, such as cloud services. The user can thus, access his information as well as other application programs that store the user's information to display on the application program.
  • other application program users are nearby, those other nearby users will only see what the first user has chosen to share, depending on the selected mode. If personal mode is selected, other nearby application program users will only see the personal profile of the first user.
  • the initial user selects a dating mode, other nearby application program users will only see the dating profile of the first user. If the initial user selects a professional mode, other nearby application program users will only see the professional profile of the first user. If the initial user selects a vendor mode, other nearby application program users will only see the vendor profile of the first user.
  • FIG. 3 is a screen capture 300 of an exemplary menu presented by the
  • GUI of the application program to a user.
  • the user is presented with options to switch between the modes 302.
  • Each mode as discussed herein is associated to a particular profile that be viewed when the user selects that icon 304.
  • Selection of a profile using the GUI transmits a request to the application server that directs the application program accordingly.
  • the application program determines the list of content sources that have to be contacted for acquiring information to support the selected profile.
  • the user can also adjust the map range 306 that sets the geographical vicinity around the communication device in which other users will be able to view the specific user-selected profile and associated information.
  • Each communication device that is communicatively connected to the application server sends out location attributes to the application server, and may include data from a GPS chip, or other satellite data, or information from cell towers based on triangulation techniques, or indoor positioning systems, such as those based on Wi-Fi data, or combinations thereof.
  • the user can also set particularized settings 308 regarding the type of information that each profile should present to other users, as further shown in FIG. 4.
  • the GUI can also present the user with other options, like an option 310 to invite other individuals to share the application program, review the terms and conditions, and rate the application program. When the user chooses option 310 to share the application program with others, the GUI sends this request to the application server.
  • the application server then directs the application program to present other options on the GUI such as means to contact others with whom the user wishes to share the application program.
  • References of a screen capture as exemplified herein may describe a user interface displayed on a mobile smart phone generated by the various systems and processes executed by the processor of the mobile phone. However, it is to be appreciated that these screen captures are not intended to be limiting. Embodiments of the user interface may be executed by any of the various computing devices.
  • FIG. 4 is a screen capture 400 of an exemplary settings page presented by the GUI of the application program to a user, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • a settings page is associated to a particular profile, and allows the user to input the type of information that he wants to present in his particular profile.
  • the user has access to various social media networks and can choose one or all of these social media networks, including individual information from each one of the social media networks, to share in either of the modes. His current choice of content sources is shown as icons, as illustrated by the Linkedln® and Twitter® icons 402. The user is presented with choices for various types of information.
  • the toggle button 404 allows the user to choose whether or not to display his bio.
  • the toggle button 406 allows the user to choose whether or not to display his events.
  • the toggle button 408 allows the user to choose whether or not to display birthday.
  • the toggle button 410 allows the user to choose whether or not to display his educational information.
  • the toggle button 412 allows the user to choose whether or not to display the groups to which he shares an affiliation.
  • the toggle button 414 allows the user to choose whether or not to display his hometown.
  • the toggle button 416 allows the user to choose whether or not to display content that he has marked as "likes”.
  • the toggle button 418 allows the user to choose whether or not to display information about his work.
  • the toggle button 420 allows the user to choose whether or not to display his religion.
  • the toggle button 422 allows the user to choose whether or not to display the picture associated to this profile.
  • the toggle button 424 allows the user to choose whether or not to display places that he has visited, such as restaurants, tourist attractions, or any other physical location that permits such virtual marking. While this particular embodiment of the settings page allows the user to make selections using toggle buttons, other embodiments allow users to make selections using checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdown lists, list boxes, buttons, or editable text fields. Each choice made by the user is communicated through the GUI to the application server. The application server then stores these choices in the application database and makes them available to the application program when it is executing or processing requests form the user. Making selections using the GUI can also lead to display of other GUI screens that allow the user to tailor the information presented on his profiles.
  • FIG. 5 is a screen capture 500 of the exemplary information presented by the GUI when a first user selects the professional profile of the application program, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • Selection of the professional profile using the GUI transmits a request to the application server that directs the application program accordingly.
  • the application program determines the list of content sources that have to be contacted for acquiring information to support the professional profile.
  • Review of this profile shows that the content sources behind this profile are Linkedln® and Twitter®, as shown by their icons 502.
  • the first user has selected the following information for presentation to others: a professional photograph 504 and name 506 of the first user, along his professional description 508, his location 510, and information regarding his connections 511, including the number of connections and their names.
  • a second user of the application program who views this profile of the first user is able to see this information, and not any other information.
  • the first user can locate other users in his vicinity.
  • the range of this "find” function is determined by the map range 306 that set the geographical vicinity around the communication device in which other users will be able to view the specific user-selected profile and associated information.
  • the application program 110 can recognize when the two or more mobile communication devices are in the same or similar location and present the selected profile to the mobile communications devices within the same or similar location when requested.
  • a same or similar location may be within a predetermined vicinity when the two or more mobile communication devices are in the same building, in the same city, on the same street, on the same block, are identified as attending the same event, and/or within a selected distance or radius (e.g., 10 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile).
  • a selected distance or radius e.g. 10 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile.
  • FIG. 6 is a screen capture 600 of the exemplary information presented by the GUI when the user selects the personal profile of the application program, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • Selection of the professional profile using the GUI transmits a request to the application server that directs the application program accordingly.
  • the application program determines the list of content sources that have to be contacted for acquiring information to support the professional profile.
  • Review of this profile shows that the content sources behind this profile are Linkedln® and Facebook®, as shown by their icons 602.
  • the first user has selected the following information for presentation to others: a personal photograph 604 and his name 606 of the first user, along with information regarding his high school 608 and his hometown 609.
  • a second user of the application program who views this profile of the first user is able to see this information, and not any other information.
  • the first user can locate other users in his vicinity.
  • the range of this "find” function is determined by the map range 306 that set the geographical vicinity around the communication device in which other users will be able to view the specific user-selected profile and associated information.
  • the application program 110 can recognize when the two or more mobile communication devices are in the same or similar location and present the selected profile to the mobile communications devices within the same or similar location when requested.
  • a same or similar location may be within a predetermined vicinity when the two or more mobile communication devices are in the same building, in the same city, on the same street, on the same block, are identified as attending the same event, and/or within a selected distance or radius (e.g., 10 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile).
  • a selected distance or radius e.g. 10 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 1 mile.
  • the application program can be used in many different situations by switching between the different profiles. For example, when users are at a work networking event, or a conference, users can set the application program to select a professional profile. This way, all the other users around will only view a user's professional profile. Similarly, the user will be able to view the profiles of the other users nearby.
  • the displayed information will be whatever information the other users have chosen to share, whether it is personal or professional. Therefore, the user of the application program has full privacy control on what information is displayed and viewed by other users. This is helpful for users who want to keep their personal photos, information, hobbies, interests, etc., separated from users' work life. This is helpful for users who want to tailor the information presented to different audiences.
  • a user wants to meet his friends at a restaurant or go to any other social gathering, the user may switch from a professional mode to personal mode. This will only display the user's personal profile, thereby keeping the user's professional/work profile hidden from public view. In a social setting, other nearby users will see the user's personal profile and get to know more about his personal information such as hobbies, interests, or common friends. If interested, the users may choose to talk or message each other through the application program. This will help expand users' social network and connections.
  • “family,” “dating,” “vendor,” and “professional” described herein are not intended to be limiting. In some cases, the difference between what each user considers being “family,” “dating,” “vendor,” and “professional” may vary.
  • These profiles may be designated with any naming convention, for example, a “first profile” and a “second profile”; or, for example, a “school profile” and a “sports profile.” Likewise, there is no limitation to just two profiles, and more than two profiles may be implemented (e.g., a "first profile,” a “second profile,” and a "third profile”).
  • a computer-implemented method comprises receiving, by an application server, a profile selection from a first graphical user interface of an application program on a first mobile communication device, wherein the profile selection comprises an identification of one of a plurality of profiles associated with a first user of the first mobile communication device; acquiring, by the application server, information associated with the first user of the first mobile communication device from a content source; receiving, by the application server, a request from a second graphical user interface on a second mobile communication device for a profile of the first user; determining, by the application server, a location attribute of the first mobile communication device; retrieving, by the application server, the profile of the first user based on the profile selection from the first graphical user interface; determining, by the application server, a location of the second mobile communication device in relation to the location attribute of the first mobile communication device; and transmitting, by the application server, the retrieved profile to the second mobile communication device when the second mobile communication device is within a predetermined vicinity of the first mobile communication device.
  • a system comprises a content source database storing a plurality of user profiles associated with a first user; and an application server communicatively coupled to the database, a first mobile communication device, and a second mobile communication device, the application server comprising: a processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions that when executed by the processor are configured to: receive by the application server, a profile selection from a first graphical user interface of an application program on a first mobile communication device, wherein the profile selection comprises an identification of one of a plurality of profiles associated with a first user of the first mobile communication device; acquire, by the application server, information associated with the first user of the first mobile communication device from the content source database; receive, by the application server, a request from a second graphical user interface on a second mobile communication device for a profile of the first user; determine, by the application server, a location attribute of the first mobile communication device; retrieve, by the application server, the profile of the first user based on the profile selection from the first
  • the plurality of profiles associated with the user may include a personal profile and a professional profile.
  • the profile can comprise one or more of a hobby, a photograph, and a personal life event.
  • the profile can comprise one or more of a photograph, an educational degree, a place of employment, and a professional life event.
  • the content source includes a social networking site.
  • the social networking site includes at least one of Facebook®, Twitter®, Linkedln®, and Instagram® .
  • the method further includes preventing other users of the application program from viewing any of the plurality of profiles associated with the user except the one of a plurality of profiles associated to the profile selection.
  • a user attends a conference. He assesses that most of the attendees are professionals in the same line of business or potential clients. He logs onto the application program through the GUI on his mobile device.
  • the GUI establishes communication with the application server via a communication network.
  • the application server also receives a location attribute of the first mobile communication device.
  • User 1 uses a drop down menu presented by the GUI, selects the "switch mode" button that presents him with the list of previously-created profiles.
  • the GUI sends a command request to the application server.
  • the application program communicates with the application database and retrieves the various previously created profiles for the first user.
  • the application program then presents the different previously-created profiles through the GUI on the first user's communication device.
  • User 1 selects the presentation of only his professional profile to the other users of the application program at the conference, the GUI communicates that professional profile selection to the application server.
  • the professional profile is then identified as the selected profile and stored in the application database.
  • the application program then accesses the application database and retrieves the list of content sources associated with the selected profile. Each one of the content sources is contacted by the application server and the relevant information is retrieved from them. The information from the various content sources is assimilated for display as the professional profile.
  • the application server can retrieve information from a social networking site, such as Facebook®, Twitter®, Linkedln®, or Instagram®, and filter the information using the previously-determined user settings to the required information for the professional profile.
  • the professional profile and associated information can be also stored in the application database.
  • the application program then withdraws the presentation of all other profiles of User 1.
  • Nearby users e.g. Users 2, 3, and 4
  • the application server also receives location attributes of the other users' mobile devices, and determines which of these devices are within the predetermined vicinity of User l's mobile device. The application server then retrieves the professional profile of User 1 based on his profile selection from the GUI on his mobile device. The application server transmits User l's professional profile to the GUI on the other users' mobile devices, when the other users' mobile devices are within a predetermined vicinity of the User l's mobile device. Users 2, 3, and 4 are only able to view User l's professional profile and associated information, while the personal profile of User 1 and the associated information remain hidden from view. If User 2 is interested in contacting or connecting with User 1, User 2 can message User 1 within the application program for an introduction, and they may connect further in person.
  • a user (User 1) walks into a restaurant to meet friends.
  • the GUI establishes communication with the application server via a communication network.
  • the application server also receives a location attribute of the first mobile communication device.
  • User 1 uses a drop down menu presented by the GUI, selects the "switch mode" button that presents him with the list of previously-created profiles.
  • the GUI sends a command request to the application server.
  • the application program communicates with the application database and retrieves the various previously created profiles for the first user.
  • the application program then presents the different previously-created profiles through the GUI on the first user's communication device.
  • User 1 selects the presentation of only his personal profile to the other users of the application program at the restaurant, the GUI communicates that personal profile selection to the application server.
  • the personal profile is then identified as the selected profile and stored in the application database.
  • the application program then accesses the application database and retrieves the list of content sources associated with the selected profile. Each one of the content sources is contacted by the application server and the relevant information is retrieved from them. The information from the various content sources is assimilated for display as the personal profile.
  • the application server can retrieve information from a social networking site, such as Facebook®, Twitter®, Linkedln®, or Instagram®, and filter the information using the previously-determined user settings to the required information for the personal profile.
  • a social networking site such as Facebook®, Twitter®, Linkedln®, or Instagram®
  • the personal profile and associated information can be also stored in the application database.
  • the application program then withdraws the presentation of all other profiles of User 1.
  • Nearby users can log onto the application program from their respective mobile devices, and can request to view the profiles of users within a predetermined vicinity, such as that of User 1 , using the appropriate selection on the GUI of their mobile devices.
  • Requests from the GUI of the other users' mobile communication devices are sent to the application server.
  • the application server also receives location attributes of the other users' mobile devices, and determines which of these devices are within the predetermined vicinity of User l's mobile device.
  • the application server retrieves the personal profile of User 1 based on his profile selection from the GUI on his mobile device.
  • the application server transmits User l's personal profile to the GUI on the other users' mobile devices, when the other users' mobile devices are within a predetermined vicinity of the User l's mobile device.
  • Users 2, 3, and 4 are only able to view User l's personal profile and associated information, while the professional profile of User 1 and the associated information remain hidden from view. If User 2 is interested in contacting or connecting with User 1 , User 2 can message User 1 within the application program for an introduction, and they may connect further in person.
  • Embodiments of the invention present several advantages over existing systems.
  • the foregoing method descriptions and the process flow diagrams are provided merely as illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that the steps of the various embodiments must be performed in the order presented.
  • the steps in the foregoing embodiments may be performed in any order. Words such as “then,” “next,” etc., are not intended to limit the order of the steps; these words are simply used to guide the reader through the description of the methods.
  • process flow diagrams may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged.
  • a process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination may correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.
  • the exemplary embodiments can include one or more computer programs that embody the functions described herein and illustrated in the appended figures. However, it should be apparent that there could be many different ways of implementing aspects of the exemplary embodiments in computer programming, and these aspects should not be construed as limited to one set of computer instructions. Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more acts described herein may be performed by hardware, software, or a combination thereof, as may be embodied in one or more computing systems. The functionality described herein may be implemented by numerous modules or components that can perform one or multiple functions. Each module or component can be executed by a computer, such as a server, having a non-transitory computer-readable medium and processor. In one alternative, multiple computers may be necessary to implement the functionality of one module or component.
  • the exemplary embodiments can relate to an apparatus for performing one or more of the functions described herein.
  • This apparatus may be specially constructed for the required purposes, or it may comprise a general purpose computer selectively activated or reconfigured by a computer program stored in the computer.
  • a computer program may be stored in a machine (e.g.
  • ROMs read only memories
  • RAMs random access memories
  • EPROMs erasable programmable ROMs
  • EEPROMs electrically erasable programmable ROMs
  • magnetic or optical cards or any type of media suitable for storing electronic instructions, and each coupled to a bus.
  • Embodiments implemented in computer software may be implemented in software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof.
  • a code segment or machine-executable instructions may represent a procedure, a function, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, a software package, a class, or any combination of instructions, data structures, or program statements.
  • the invention may be practiced with other computer system configurations, including hand-held devices, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and the like.
  • the invention may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network.
  • program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.
  • a code segment may be coupled to another code segment or a hardware circuit by passing and/or receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents.
  • Information, arguments, parameters, data, etc. may be passed, forwarded, or transmitted via any suitable means including memory sharing, message passing, token passing, network transmission, etc.
  • the exemplary embodiments described herein are described as software executed on at least one server, though it is understood that embodiments can be configured in other ways and retain functionality.
  • the embodiments can be implemented on known devices such as a personal computer, a special purpose computer, cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, a digital camera, a digital tablet, an electronic gaming system, a programmed microprocessor or microcontroller and peripheral integrated circuit element(s), and ASIC or other integrated circuit, a digital signal processor, a hard-wired electronic or logic circuit such as a discrete element circuit, a programmable logic device such as a PLD, PLA, FPGA, PAL, or the like.
  • any device capable of implementing the processes described herein can be used to implement the systems and techniques according to this invention.
  • the various components of the technology can be located at distant portions of a distributed network and/or the Internet, or within a dedicated secure, unsecured and/or encrypted system.
  • the components of the system can be combined into one or more devices or co-located on a particular node of a distributed network, such as a telecommunications network.
  • the components of the system can be arranged at any location within a distributed network without affecting the operation of the system.
  • the components could be embedded in a dedicated machine.
  • the various links connecting the elements can be wired or wireless links, or any combination thereof, or any other known or later developed element(s) that is capable of supplying and/or communicating data to and from the connected elements.
  • module as used herein can refer to any known or later developed hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof that is capable of performing the functionality associated with that element.
  • determine, calculate and compute, and variations thereof, as used herein are used interchangeably and include any type of methodology, process, mathematical operation or technique.

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La présente invention concerne des systèmes et des procédés mis en œuvre par ordinateur destinés au partage des profils sélectionnés parmi les utilisateurs d'un programme d'application. Des procédés mis en œuvre par ordinateur consistent en : la réception, par le serveur d'application, d'une sélection de profil à partir d'une première interface utilisateur graphique d'un programme d'application sur un premier dispositif de communication mobile ; l'acquisition, par le serveur d'application, des informations associées au premier utilisateur du premier dispositif de communication mobile à partir d'une source de contenu ; la réception, par le serveur d'application, d'une demande à partir d'une seconde interface utilisateur graphique sur un second dispositif de communication mobile destiné à un profil du premier utilisateur ; la détermination, par le serveur d'application, de si le second dispositif de communication mobile est dans un voisinage prédéfini du premier dispositif de communication mobile ; la récupération, par le serveur d'application, du profil sélectionné.
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