Abstract: In one form, a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprises instructions that, when provided to and executed by a processor associated with a mobile device of a first user, cause the processor to periodically transmit a profile identifier and location information of the first user to a remote server and receive a match confirmation and a public profile associated with a second user from the remote server. In response to receiving the match confirmation, the instructions cause the processor to display at least a portion of the public profile associated with the second user on the mobile device, and query the first user about whether to open a dialog with the second user. In another form, the instructions can cause the processor to receive a profile identifier and a public profile from a second user using a location-based communication protocol supported by the mobile device.

Abstract: In one form, a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprises instructions that, when provided to and executed by a processor associated with a mobile device of a first user, cause the processor to periodically transmit a profile identifier and location information of the first user to a remote server and receive a match confirmation and a public profile associated with a second user from the remote server. In response to receiving the match confirmation, the instructions cause the processor to display at least a portion of the public profile associated with the second user on the mobile device, and query the first user about whether to open a dialog with the second user. In another form, the instructions can cause the processor to receive a profile identifier and a public profile from a second user using a location-based communication protocol supported by the mobile device.