Method and system for establishing a communication network

Details Method and system for establishing a communication network Method and system for establishing a communication network

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Trost, William (Department: 2683)

Telecommunications

Transmitter and receiver at same station

Radiotelephone equipment detail

C455S041100, C455S041300, C455S348000, C455S419000, C455S403000, C455S456100, C370S338000, C379S142060, C379S204010, C235S380000

Reexamination Certificate

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07027836

ABSTRACT:
A communication device is provided having a transceiver adapted to send and receive wireless communication signals and a contact surface. A contact circuit is adapted to detect contact of another communication device with said contact surface. A controller is adapted to enable communication only between the communication device and detected communication devices.

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