Abstract: A method of generating a dynamic hotspot map from social media information including performing a streaming social media data collection function that includes receiving a social media data stream, identifying social media objects therefrom, and writing a graph file responsive to the social media objects, performing a grapher function including applying network functions to the graph file and calculating characteristic values of nodes comprised by the graph file, and performing a mapping and interaction method including receiving a map selection, activity mode selection, and filter selection from a user and sending display information to the user responsive to the selections.

Abstract: A method of generating a dynamic hotspot map from social media information including performing a streaming social media data collection function that includes receiving a social media data stream, identifying social media objects therefrom, and writing a graph file responsive to the social media objects, performing a grapher function including applying network functions to the graph file and calculating characteristic values of nodes comprised by the graph file, and performing a mapping and interaction method including receiving a map selection, activity mode selection, and filter selection from a user and sending display information to the user responsive to the selections.