Proximity based wireless network

Details Proximity based wireless network Proximity based wireless network

2005-10-03

2009-11-17

Taylor, Barry W (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Message addressed to multiple destinations

C370S338000, C455S041200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07619999

ABSTRACT:
A wireless communication method consistent with certain embodiments involves, at a first portable wireless device (PWD), receiving a beacon indicating that the first PWD has entered a wireless network's communication range; the first PWD responding to the beacon with a request for authorization on wireless network; receiving authorization for the first PWD to communicate using the wireless network; sending a request for the first PWD to be associated with the wireless network; the first PWD receiving confirmation of association with the wireless network; the first PWD broadcasting a first announcement over the wireless network, the announcement comprising at least an identifier that notifies other PWDs associated with the wireless network of the identity of the first PWD; receiving at least one reply announcement broadcast from a second PWD associated with the wireless network that identifies the second PWD; and at the first PWD providing a first shared public folder with contents that can be accessed by the second PWD. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

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