Position Mapping · Topic 24 / 25

API Integration

Programmatic surfaces that expose the architecture to external systems.

PATENTFOURSQUARECOMMENTARY
Patent Architecture
  • The architecture assumes integration between consumer devices, business systems and communication infrastructure.
Observed Foursquare Capability
  • Foursquare publicly documents developer APIs covering Places, Movement, Audience, Proximity and Measurement.
Strategic Commentary
  • The observed API surface appears to occupy the same functional integration role as the patent's inter-system connections.
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