Determining the context of surroundings

Details Determining the context of surroundings Determining the context of surroundings

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Feild, Joseph (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Special service

C455S414200, C455S414300, C455S414400, C455S041200, C455S456100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07133663

ABSTRACT:
“Context” of an environment or area is considered to be one or more characteristics of the environment or area, manifested by the presence of various types of equipment or devices. Detection of various types of devices and equipment in a localized area is by way of short-range wireless signals over which data about the devices is transmitted to one or more subscriber units. The subscriber units can forward context-determinative data and information to a service provider which can vicariously use the equipment or devices in the area via the subscriber device.

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