Social Networking

Dating: Users can find there date easily in a crowded bar or restaurant.  

Meetups and Events: Users can find friends at crowded places like concerts, festivals, or conferences without needing to call or text to coordinate.

Spontaneous Hangouts: Friends can spontaneously meet up when they find themselves in close proximity.

Safety and Security: Users exact location is not published so Nearfaces cannot be used for tracking. For the worst cases whereby a user is being stalked Nearfaces can be used to warn the user that an unwanted person is nearby.

Emergency Situations: In case of an emergency, users can quickly locate nearby friends or family members for assistance.

Safe Walks: Friends can ensure they are within proximity when walking in unfamiliar or unsafe areas.

Work and Collaboration

Office Spaces: Employees can locate colleagues within large office buildings or campuses without needing to share their exact locations.

Co-Working Spaces: Freelancers and remote workers can find and connect with known colleagues or friends who are also working in the same space.

Gaming

Augmented Reality Games: The app can be used in games where players need to find each other in real life, enhancing the gaming experience.

Team Coordination: In multiplayer games, players can easily find team members for real-world coordination.

Events and Gatherings

Parties and Social Gatherings: Hosts can ensure all guests are within the vicinity without needing to track their exact movements.

Class Reunions: Participants can find and reconnect with old classmates or friends during large gatherings.

Retail and Marketing

Shopping Centers: Friends can locate each other in large malls or shopping districts, making group shopping experiences more convenient.

Event-Based Promotions: Businesses can use the app for event-based marketing, ensuring groups can stay together and receive notifications about nearby promotions or events.

Tourism and Travel

Group Tours: Tourists can keep track of group members without needing to share their specific locations, useful in crowded tourist spots.

Travel Companions: Travelers can find companions in new cities or countries without sharing their exact location.

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Hiking or Biking Groups: Friends can ensure they stay together during outdoor activities without constantly checking their locations.

Team Sports: Players can locate teammates during practice sessions or informal games in parks or other venues.

Education

Campus Life: Students can find friends or study groups on large university campuses without revealing their precise locations.

Field Trips: Teachers can ensure students stay within a safe range during field trips or outdoor educational activities.

Overall, this patent technology has versatile applications across various domains where proximity awareness and privacy are important, enhancing social interactions, safety, convenience, and user experience without compromising location privacy.