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Serendipity
Human Dynamics group

Researchers:		Prof. Sandy Pentland Nathan Eagle
Project Web site:		http://www.mobule.net/
Group Web site:		http://hd.media.mit.edu/

Serendipity is an application for mobile phones that can instigate interactions between you and people you don't know, but probably should. All users have to do is create a Mobule profile containing the information they feel comfortable sharing with potential friends and colleagues. This profile, along with a mobile phone, immediately provide a connection to an exciting community of people.This service can be used to instigate potential romances, introduce new business partners, or connect with new customers.

Serendipity currently is being implemented on Symbian Series 60 mobile phones, using BlueAware, an application that scans for other Bluetooth devices in the user's local proximity. When a new device is discovered nearby, Serendipity automatically sends an SMS to Mobule's SMS gateway server with the discovered device's ID. If a "match" is found, the Mobule MMSC sends a customized picture message introduction back to each user.

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