Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating social communication are disclosed. A system includes a first portable social client including an encoder configured to associate identity information with an optical signal pattern, and an optical signal transmitter configured to broadcast the optical signal pattern in a series of pulses in a non-visible light spectrum, and a second portable social client including an optical signal receiver configured to receive the optical signal pattern in the non-visible light spectrum, and a decoder configured to access the identity information associated with the optical signal pattern.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to a stimulation device. The stimulation device includes a flexible board configured for personal use, an array of one or more stimulating components disposed throughout at least a portion of the flexible board, and a stimulation controller in communication with at least one of the one or more stimulating components, the stimulation controller configured to process a stimulation signal that engages or disengages at least one of the one or more stimulating components.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating social communication are disclosed. A system includes a first portable social client including an encoder configured to associate identity information with an optical signal pattern, and an optical signal transmitter configured to broadcast the optical signal pattern in a series of pulses in a non-visible light spectrum, and a second portable social client including an optical signal receiver configured to receive the optical signal pattern in the non-visible light spectrum, and a decoder configured to access the identity information associated with the optical signal pattern.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for synchronizing a plurality of client wearable elements based on an event. Systems may include a social control module that produces synchronization signal(s) based on an event, and a social communication module that transmits the synchronization signal(s) to the one or more social clients. Systems may also include a social receiver module that receives synchronization signal(s) and sensory stimulation modules that actuate based on stimulation signal(s). A stimulation schedule module generates the stimulation signal(s) based at least in part on the at least one synchronization signal. Wearable elements retain at least a portion of the modules described. Various other aspects are directed toward feedback collection and use, sequencing signals, relationship management, client identities, and other related aspects.