Initializing relationships between devices in a network

Details Initializing relationships between devices in a network Initializing relationships between devices in a network

2008-12-08

2010-12-14

Nguyen, Phuoc (Department: 2443)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer conferencing

C709S207000, C709S227000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07853650

ABSTRACT:
A relationship initiation between devices in a network is described. According to one embodiment, persona information is exchanged between devices in a network. Based upon the persona information, a user of a device may initiate a relationship with another device.

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