Abstract: The present invention provides a method for mapping the wireless network environment as observed from a computing device having at least one network interface for accessing said environment. The mapping method requires limited storage space and processing power, so that it may be executed on said computing devices without requiring further network services. Structured mapped data generated from gathered network discovery traces enables a plurality of location-based, mobility or network routing services.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for determining the relative proximity of wireless network devices. The method may advantageously be executed locally on a computing device, so that it provides enhanced reliability, responsiveness, security and privacy as compared to known methods requiring Internet access and/or satellite positioning signals. The determination of the proximity of networked devices allows for efficient implementation of several social network services, such as shared mobility services or location-based services, wherein the proximity of users/devices is a key 10 incentive for the service's usage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for mapping the wireless network environment as observed from a computing device having at least one network interface for accessing said environment. The mapping method requires limited storage space and processing power, so that it may be executed on said computing devices without requiring further network services. Structured mapped data generated from gathered network discovery traces enables a plurality of location-based, mobility or network routing services.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for determining the relative proximity of wireless network devices. The method may advantageously be executed locally on a computing device, so that it provides enhanced reliability, responsiveness, security and privacy as compared to known methods requiring Internet access and/or satellite positioning signals. The determination of the proximity of networked devices allows for efficient implementation of several social network services, such as shared mobility services or location-based services, wherein the proximity of users/devices is a key 10 incentive for the service's usage.