METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK SHARING CONTROL

摘要

Systems and techniques for sharing of wireless network access. Upon identification of a wireless network access point, information relating to a user device is examined to determine if the device is associated with an authorizing user entitled to define criteria for connection to the access point. If the device is associated with an authorizing user, information from the device is accepted for defining criteria for connection to the access point. The criteria may include relationship information between a requesting user of a requesting device and the authorizing user, with the relationship information including social network information. A requesting device meeting the criteria for connection is allowed to connect to the access point under specified conditions, and may be provided with connection information needed for connection.