Social network based Wi-Fi connectivity
US9014634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/01
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
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.
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