Social Network Based Wi-Fi Connectivity

摘要

An embodiment of the invention provides a method for social network based Wi-Fi, wherein an antenna of a mobile electronic device identifies at least one wireless network within range of the mobile electronic device, and wherein owner(s) of the wireless network(s) are identified with a processor. Relationship status(es) between the owner of the mobile electronic device and the owner(s) of the wireless network(s) are determined with an analysis engine. The wireless network(s) and the relationship status(es) between the owner of the mobile electronic device and the owner(s) of the wireless network(s) are displayed on the mobile electronic device. A request to access a wireless network is received from the owner of the mobile electronic device. Access to the wireless network is automatically granting when the relationship status between the owner of the mobile electronic device and the owner of the wireless network is above a predetermined threshold.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
identifying at least one wireless network within range of an electronic device; identifying an owner of the at least one wireless network with a processor; determining a relationship status between the owner of the at least one wireless network and an owner of the electronic device with an analysis engine; and displaying the at least one wireless network and the relationship status between the owner of the at least one wireless network and the owner of the electronic device on the electronic device.