Method and apparatus for social networking in a dynamic environment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9716760
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15076330

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In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for social networking in a dynamic environment. In one embodiment, a method for social networking in a network includes broadcasting a first set of one or more keywords representing one or more interests of a first user in the network, receiving a response from a second user in the network indicating interest in at least one of the interests of the first user, and connecting to a server in the network, where the server hosts a group for supporting communications between at least the first network user and the second network user.

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  • AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

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Jackson, James E Austin, US 57 738
Yasrebi, Mehrad Austin, US 162 3291

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