Abstract: A process for streamlining social networking in real-time as well as the process of generating and submitting social network information on behalf of the user. The process reverses the traditional method of 2D barcodes in their relation to social networking. The user presents a 2D barcode which securely references their social network information and the processes social network. This process reduces social networking operations on behalf of a user to a few seconds. Reversing the 2D barcode process to having the merchant being responsible for the decoding instead of user additionally removes technical requirements on behalf of the user such as the need of having a smartphone or internet data plan.

Abstract: My invention is a Multi-User Interactive Coffee Table, which allows multiple users to interact with an LCD screen at the same time, using their fingers to manipulate virtual objects. In addition to multi user, the table supports object recognition, recognizing objects placed on the table and interacting with them. The table is a self-contained unit that combines hardware and software, including a multi user monitor and computer. Going far beyond the standard single-touch and initial attempts at multi-user interactivity, the Multi-User Interactive Coffee Table allows up to 20 users to interact separately and at the same time with the table. In addition, the table supports object recognition, interacting at the same time with different objects placed at separate parts of the table, and is made using LCD screens and LED lights which greatly increase the life of the table and eliminate the need for difficult bulb changes.