[Commotion-discuss] Fwd: FaceMesh?

[Seamus Tuohy]

What!

I have been using this as my local business pitch (opt in of course) for
over a year... its on facebook. I have to have some original art for
this strewn around on some recorded talk or another. I am going to
destroy that patent!

s2e

On 08/25/2013 08:55 PM, Dan Staples wrote:
> And this is how great technologies and ideas get co-opted by horrible,
> horrible businesses.
> 
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	[HacDC:Byzantium] FaceMesh?
> Date: 	Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:00:55 -0700 (PDT)
> From: 	buzz <heybuzz at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: 	Byzantium at hacdc.org
> To: 	Byzantium at hacdc.org
> 
> 
> 
> Facebook eyes mesh networks to connect users and businesses
> A patent application describes a system that would allow for hyper-local
> advertising and networking
> By Martyn Williams
> August 17, 2013 04:24 AM ET
> 
> IDG News Service - Facebook has designed a system that would allow
> individuals and advertisers to make direct connections to those
> physically nearby that share similar interests or are open to receiving
> certain advertisements.
> 
> The company's work was outlined in a U.S. patent filing for a "wireless
> social networking" system that was published this week and represents a
> further step towards advertising and communication that is locally
> targeted.
> 
> http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9241709/Facebook_eyes_mesh_networks_to_connect_users_and_businesses
>