location-aware tools for mobile technology

just read about this SMS-based mobile technology available in japan (which is currently moving into switzerland). don't know too much about it, but it's new to me and interesting; hence, a blog update. i'll define it in the following paragraphs, but perhaps it's a technology that may be utilized futuristically as a potential collaboration tool. another chance at learning from others, and discussion, as others enter your physical proximity.

info - http://www.imahima.com/ihcorpv3/press/20020311_m.html

the scoop...create a profile with imahima.com (which stand for "Are you free now?" in Japanese. the profile allows you to log friends/buddies, keywords and interests. then, when you are in proximity with somebody else who has similar interests defined in their profile (or a listed buddy/friend), a text is sent letting participants know that someone that matches with your location-aware profile (common interest, keywords, buddy, friend) is nearby.

from there, you can meet up with your friend since you know his/her location and are in close proximity. OR, if the other person was pulled up based on interests or keywords and is not somebody you really know, you can opt to send a short message to introduce yourself, find out more, initiate a conversation or a meeting place to discuss the interest area in common.