Framework for Ubiquitous Social Networks

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new framework for ubiquitous social networks that enhances real-world human interactions through virtual social network integration, aiming to establish foundational principles for true ubiquitous social connectivity.

Contribution

It proposes a novel framework that bridges human social networks with virtual platforms, supporting real-world applications and scenarios for ubiquitous social networking.

Findings

Framework supports diverse real-world scenarios

Facilitates interaction among human social networks

Lays groundwork for true ubiquitous social networks

Abstract

This paper presents a novel framework for ubiquitous social networks (USNs). Instead of making virtual connections, on the basis of human social networks, an effort has been made to facilitate interactions among human social networks with the help of virtual social networks. The imperative domains that support ubiquitous social networks are highlighted and different scenarios are provided to project real world applications of proposed framework. Our proposed framework can provide preliminary foundations for creating ubiquitous social networks in true essence.