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Proximity service discovery in wireless networks

  • US 20070141986A1
  • Filed: 12/20/2005
  • Published: 06/21/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of accessing, by a first device, a service provided by a second device that is in a proximity of first device, the method comprising:

  • sending a wireless request message requesting a response regarding a requested service;

    receiving a wireless response message regarding the requested service;

    prior to establishing a connection between the first device and the second device that is suitable for providing the requested service, determining, based on the wireless response message, whether the requested service is provided by the second device; and

    establishing a connection between the first device and the second device, if the second device provides the requested service.

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