Viral Communications:

PolyQuest

Associated research group(s): 
Viral Communications
Researchers: 
Andy Lippman and Polychronis Ypodimatopoulos

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Project abstract:

Mobility in urban environments is often coupled with a quest for efficiencies such as a nearby parking spot, a ride to some destination, a date for dinner, a ticket to the theater, or any other kind of service that one might need while on the move. The idea is an ad hoc, mobile "Craig's List." We demonstrate a system that provides an easy way to advertise services or goods offered or sought by means of mobile phones and ultra-mobile PCs, and we are concerned with issues of ensuring trust, security, and anonymity for all participants.