Mobile presence - Enhancing communication within learning environments (15 Nov 2005)

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Mobile presence - Enhancing communication within learning environments (15 Nov 2005)
There are a variety of ways in which this further information can be provided. BuddySpace, for example, provides a virtual map that displays the physical location of your contacts along with their chosen state of readiness to communicate. Another example of social software that enables this type of presence is CrowdSurfer, which uses Bluetooth connection to locate friends within 80 feet of your location, then provides the opportunity to exchange photos and information with them.

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