Routing of data including multimedia between electronic devices

Details Routing of data including multimedia between electronic devices Routing of data including multimedia between electronic devices

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Yao, Kwang B (Department: 2473)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S271000, C370S312000, C370S390000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07969990

ABSTRACT:
Rerouting apparatus for rerouting data including multimedia data. The apparatus is for association with electronic equipment and allows for routing the data to a device regarded as the most convenient for playing the media. The apparatus comprises an announcer device for indicating to surrounding equipment that associated equipment is available for rerouting, thereby to enable receipt of rerouted communications therefrom, and a scout device for scanning surroundings of the associated equipment to find out about compatible equipment in the vicinity, thereby to reroute communications thereto. The apparatus may be attached to any device having data processing capability, to enable rerouting of data and communications therebetween.

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