Abstract: Wireless communication systems and methods are described that provide location-based social networks to mobile communication devices. Mobile users of the wireless communication system define social networking profiles storing characteristics of the user. The wireless communication system determines a location of a user's mobile communication device and identifies a set of other mobile users that are geographically proximate to the user. The wireless communication system then filters the set of other mobile users based on characteristics of the social networking profiles of the other mobile users, and transmits identifiers of the filtered set of other mobile users to the user's mobile communication device. The mobile communication device then displays the identifiers of the filtered set of other mobile users to the user allowing the user to initiate contact with any of the other mobile users that are of interest.

Abstract: Methods and systems to provide proximity based communication between users of proximity communication devices (“PCD”). A localized communication network is established by peer-to-peer communication between PCDs. Each PCD communicates with other PCDs in a localized, peer-to-peer network structure. Each PCD is identified to other PCDs in its own localized area by its geographical position (i.e., its relative proximity to each other PCD). A user may therefore establish communications with another user based upon the other user's proximity or location relative to the first user's PCD rather than a fixed ID code such as a phone number or address. No centralized server or telephony network system is required for each PCD to communicate with another PCD. Well known protocols for call connection may be adapted for use in establishing, operating, and terminating connections between PCDs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for proximity based communication between users of proximity communication devices (“PCDs”). A localized communication network is established by peer-to-peer communication between PCDs. Each PCD communicates with other PCDs in a wireless, localized, peer-to-peer network structure. Each PCD is identified to other PCDs in its own localized area by its geographical position and/or other attributes. A user may therefore establish communications with another user based upon the other user's proximity to the first user's PCD or other attributes rather than by a fixed ID code such as a phone number or address. The PCDs may share multiple synchronization channels derived from multiple timing sources and may select among the synchronization channels when establishing a connection. The PCDs may provide a user interface to permit filtering of display of PCDs in the proximity of communication and may also provide multi-player video gaming through the proximity communication features hereof.

Abstract: Wireless communication systems and methods are described that provide location-based social networks to mobile communication devices. Mobile users of the wireless communication system define social networking profiles storing characteristics of the user. The wireless communication system determines a location of a user's mobile communication device and identifies a set of other mobile users that are geographically proximate to the user. The wireless communication system then filters the set of other mobile users based on characteristics of the social networking profiles of the other mobile users, and transmits identifiers of the filtered set of other mobile users to the user's mobile communication device. The mobile communication device then displays the identifiers of the filtered set of other mobile users to the user allowing the user to initiate contact with any of the other mobile users that are of interest.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for defining a plurality of services zones within a wireless network and providing common content to users located within a particular service zone. The method comprises defining a plurality of service zones within the wireless network. The service zones are defined for providing location-based services to users within the service zones. The method further comprises identifying common content for a service zone. The method further comprises transmitting the common content to communication devices of a plurality of users located within the service zone.

Abstract: Wireless networks, mobile devices, and associated methods are disclosed that provide a location-based service to a requesting mobile subscriber. The location-based service allows a requesting mobile subscriber to identify other mobile subscribers in a geographic area, such as in the proximity of the user or another designated area. To implement the service, a wireless network transmits processes location information for mobile subscribers of the wireless network to identify other mobile subscribers in the geographic area. The wireless network then transmits the location information for the other mobile subscribers to the mobile device of the requesting mobile subscriber. The mobile device then indicates the other mobile subscribers in the geographic area to the requesting mobile subscriber, such as by displaying a list or displaying the other mobile subscribers on a map. The requesting mobile subscriber may then initiate any form of voice or data communication with the other mobile subscribers.

Abstract: Methods and systems for proximity based communication between users of proximity communication devices (“PCDs”). A localized communication network is established by peer-to-peer communication between PCDs. Each PCD communicates with other PCDs in a wireless, localized, peer-to-peer network structure. Each PCD is identified to other PCDs in its own localized area by its geographical position and/or other attributes. A user may therefore establish communications with another user based upon the other user's proximity to the first user's PCD or other attributes rather than by a fixed ID code such as a phone number or address. The PCDs may share multiple synchronization channels derived from multiple timing sources and may select among the synchronization channels when establishing a connection. The PCDs may provide a user interface to permit filtering of display of PCDs in the proximity of communication and may also provide multi-player video gaming through the proximity communication features hereof.

Abstract: Methods and systems to provide proximity based communication between users of proximity communication devices (“PCD”). A localized communication network is established by peer-to-peer communication between PCDs. Each PCD communicates with other PCDs in a localized, peer-to-peer network structure. Each PCD is identified to other PCDs in its own localized area by its geographical position (i.e., its relative proximity to each other PCD). A user may therefore establish communications with another user based upon the other user's proximity or location relative to the first user's PCD rather than a fixed ID code such as a phone number or address. No centralized server or telephony network system is required for each PCD to communicate with another PCD. Well known protocols for call connection may be adapted for use in establishing, operating, and terminating connections between PCDs.