Enhanced wireless handset, including direct handset-to-handset communication mode
First Claim
1. A proximal wireless communication device comprising:
- a memory including a plurality of entries identifying a set of wireless network devices, each entry of the plurality of entries associated with a wireless network device of the set of wireless network devices and including a unique device identification number; and
wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit a find signal to determine whether the wireless network device associated with a selected entry of the plurality of entries is within range to establish a handset-to-handset communication.
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Abstract
A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.
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28 Claims
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1. A proximal wireless communication device comprising:
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a memory including a plurality of entries identifying a set of wireless network devices, each entry of the plurality of entries associated with a wireless network device of the set of wireless network devices and including a unique device identification number; and
wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit a find signal to determine whether the wireless network device associated with a selected entry of the plurality of entries is within range to establish a handset-to-handset communication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for communicating directly with a wireless communication device, the method comprising:
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selecting an entry from a plurality of entries identifying a plurality of authorized wireless communication devices, the entry associated with a wireless communication device and including an identification number associated with the wireless communication device;
transmitting a find message including the identification number associated with the wireless communication device;
receiving a response message including the identification number associated with the wireless communication device; and
transmitting a call request including the identification number to the wireless communication device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of communicating from a first wireless communication device to a second wireless communication device, the method comprising:
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receiving a find request message including a first identification number associated with the first wireless communication device and a second identification number associated with the second wireless communication device;
determining whether the second identification number is included in a list of wireless device identification numbers identifying a set of authorized direct connection wireless communication devices;
transmitting a response message including the first identification number and the second identification number; and
receiving a call request message including the first identification number and the second identification number. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A proximal wireless communication device comprising:
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a memory including a plurality of entries identifying a set of wireless network devices, each entry of the plurality of entries associated with a wireless network device of the set of wireless network devices and including a unique device identification number; and
wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit a find signal to determine whether the wireless network device associated with a selected entry of the plurality of entries is within range to establish a handset-to-handset communication;
wherein the wireless communication circuitry is configured to receive a response signal indicating that the wireless network device associated with the selected entry including is within range to establish a handset-to-handset communication; and
wherein the memory further includes a record indicating a found status associated with a unique device identification number included in the response signal
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