User experience for collaborative ad-hoc networks
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A user interface allowing a user to create or join an ad-hoc network, said user interface displayable on a computer screen, said user interface being associated with an operating system which allows multiple applications to access the user interface, said user interface comprising:
- at least one dialog box that allows a user to launch access to said ad-hoc network where information is pre-populated in said dialog box for said user.
2 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A system and method for creating an ad-hoc network is described. A user may navigate a number of options to create an ad-hoc network and/or join an ad-hoc network using the described system.
82 Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A user interface allowing a user to create or join an ad-hoc network, said user interface displayable on a computer screen, said user interface being associated with an operating system which allows multiple applications to access the user interface, said user interface comprising:
at least one dialog box that allows a user to launch access to said ad-hoc network where information is pre-populated in said dialog box for said user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
-
13. A process for initiating an ad-hoc network from an operating system, said process comprising the steps of:
-
receiving a user indication to use an ad-hoc network;
determining if said user wants to join or create an ad-hoc network;
performing at least one of joining an existing ad-hoc network and creating an ad-hoc network; and
using said ad-hoc network. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
Specification