Social Networking Meetup System And Method

U.S. Patent No. US11625654B1 protects a software-implemented system and method that enables users to declare their intent to attend a specific real-world location at a future time and be matched with other users who have indicated the same intent. Unlike traditional dating or social networking platforms that rely on abstract profile browsing or swipe-based discovery, this patented system centers the social experience around real-world venue convergence. Users select a physical location (such as a bar, event, or point of interest), signal their planned attendance, and are then presented with other users planning to attend that same location within a defined time window. The system enables mutual interest confirmation and communication prior to arrival, facilitating efficient in-person connections. The invention creates a structured, intent-driven framework for real-world social interaction — shifting digital networking from passive discovery to coordinated physical meetup. The patent protects: - A method of receiving a user’s indication of future physical attendance at a specific location - Presentation of selectable real-world meetup locations within an application - Grouping and identification of users who have indicated attendance at the same location - Presentation of those users as potential connection candidates - A mutual-interest matching mechanism among users attending the same venue Enabling communication between matched users prior to the meetup This is not a generic matching algorithm. It protects a location-first, intent-based convergence model. The patented method applies broadly across: - Dating platforms - Nightlife discovery apps - Event-based social networking - Professional networking events - Community meetup coordination tools As consumer behavior increasingly favors real-world experiences over purely digital interactions, systems that coordinate physical convergence at specific venues represent a scalable, monetizable category of social technology.