Abstract: A method is provided for associating a first user using a first device and a second user using a second device. The method may include receiving an invitation request from the first user; verifying, by a verification server, the invitation request; sending an invitation to the second user after verifying the invitation request; and receiving an acknowledgement from the second user to acknowledge an association between the first user and the second user. The invitation request may be identified as directed to the second user and may include at least a device token associated with at least one of the first and second devices and an identification associated with at least one of the second device and the second user.

Abstract: A method is provided for associating a first user using a first device and a second user using a second device. The method may include receiving an invitation request from the first user; verifying, by a verification server, the invitation request; sending an invitation to the second user after verifying the invitation request; and receiving an acknowledgement from the second user to acknowledge an association between the first user and the second user. The invitation request may be identified as directed to the second user and may include at least a device token associated with at least one of the first and second devices and an identification associated with at least one of the second device and the second user.

Abstract: The method of the invention applies employing token, public key, private key and ad hoc technology to associate members who are interested to join a specific society, with which the member's privacy can be protected and the trust between members can be build. The apparatus is directed to a social network which is responsible for communications and association of a specific society.

Abstract: The present invention provides a communication method of a community system, comprising the steps of: receiving a message from a member of a first environment by an apparatus; according to a community descriptive element of the message, examining whether the member of the first environment belongs to a first personal social network corresponding to the message; and if affirmative, providing a service according to the acquirement of the message.

Abstract: The method of the invention applies employing token, public key, private key and ad hoc technology to associate members who are interested to join a specific society, with which the member's privacy can be protected and the trust between members can be build. The apparatus is directed to a social network which is responsible for communications and association of a specific society.