Alston & Bird LLP
Apparatus and method for identifying objects using social links
Mechanisms are described for identifying objects based on a social context of the object. In other words, objects, such as devices, systems, and physical objects that are configured to communicate data on a network, that are accessible to a user may be identified via the user's social links. In particular, a social link associated with a user of a device may be accessed, and an object may be identified using the social link, where the object is connected to a network. Presentation of an indication of the object, such as a marker, an identifier, a hyperlink, etc., may be provided for using the display of the user's device. In this way, a user may be able to see, and in some cases use or manipulate, objects that are owned by parties with whom the user has a social connection and to which the party has granted the user certain permissions.
Nokia Technologies Oy
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Kenton
Lyons