Patent attributes
Described is an open communication system. The system includes a server having a memory storing user data and a first user computing device coupled to the server. The server may be programmed to allow multiple user computing devices to connect to the server and the server determines if the user computing devices are within a predetermined proximity to each other and whether the same communication channel is selected. All of the user computing devices that have selected the same communication channel and are within the predetermined proximity to each may be connected in an open communication link that allows the connected user to communicate. The system may include the option of establishing and invite particular users to a private or less used channel.