Method and apparatus for distributing information

Details Method and apparatus for distributing information Method and apparatus for distributing information

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Ngo, Ricky Q. (Department: 2664)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Message addressed to multiple destinations

C370S310200, C370S315000, C370S329000, C370S330000, C370S331000, C370S332000, C370S335000, C370S336000, C370S338000, C370S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07023814

ABSTRACT:
A communication unit, system, and corresponding method are arranged for distributing information. The communications unit comprises: a receiver to receive a message originating from an information source for distribution to one or more target communications units; a controller coupled to a memory to store the information in the memory; and a transmitter having short range communications capabilities to transmit the information to individual communications units to facilitate distribution to the one or more target communications units on an opportunistic basis.

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