Wireless social networking : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

The world of social networking has become a huge phenomenon. Extending these social networking sites past the extent of the Internet to mobile ad hoc networks has not gained such popularity. The possibilities of making social networking with electronic devices with a local ad hoc network could be quite amazing. The purpose of this research is to look into the possibilities of what a social network using mobile networking might look like.To find out what the possibilities are I have put together a prototype. Using the SunSPOT device built by Sun Microsystems, I have created a program that exchanges information over an ad hoc network This program uses the SPOT device to store, transmit, and receive information from other SPOT devices when within range. A user can upload information onto their SPOT device and carry it with them during the day. During this time the device broadcasts and receives information to and from other SPOT devices. When the user returns to their home computer that information can be viewed.The goal of this project is to provide insight into what might be possible social networking was extended to mobile ad hoc networks.Honors CollegeThesis (B.?.