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Method and apparatus for establishing ad hoc groups in a wireless communication network

  • US 20030060168A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2001
  • Published: 03/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for establishing an ad hoc group comprising:

  • transmitting a wireless invitation signal at a reduced transmit power level;

    receiving response signals from user devices that have received said reduced power wireless invitation signal;

    preparing a list of potential group members based on said response signals;

    selecting members for said ad hoc group from said list of potential group members; and

    communicating with ad hoc group members at a normal transmit power level.

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