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Transmission of carry-on objects using a wireless ad-hoc networking environment

  • US 20020060994A1
  • Filed: 11/15/2001
  • Published: 05/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/17/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Method of transmitting an information object (46) from a first user device (10) to a destination, characterized by the steps of:

  • determining whether said first user device (10) is connected to said permanent communication network means (20) or is disconnected therefrom, in case of connection of said first user device (10) to said permanent communication network means (20), transmitting said information object (46) from said first user device (10) directly over said permanent communication network means (20), and in case of disconnection of said first user device (10) from said permanent communication network means (20), transmitting said information object (46) from said first user device (10) over ad-hoc network means to a second user device (12) of said permanent communication network means (20), said second user device (12) acting as a temporary intermediate carrier (12) of said information object (46), and forwarding said information object (46) from said intermediate carrier (12) over said permanent communication network means (20).

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