Proximity facilitate device pairing
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1. A portable communication device comprising logic to:
- detect another device in wireless proximity;
determine if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device; and
if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device, automatically initiate pairing with the other device.
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Abstract
A portable communication device includes logic to detect another device in wireless proximity, and to determine if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device. If a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device, the portable communication device automatically initiates pairing with the other device.
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1. A portable communication device comprising logic to:
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detect another device in wireless proximity;
determine if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device; and
if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device, automatically initiate pairing with the other device. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A portable communication device comprising logic to:
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detect another device in wireless proximity;
determine if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device; and
if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device, present as a selectable candidate for pairing an identification of the other device and/or a user thereof on a user interface of the portable communication device. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6)
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7. A portable communication device comprising logic to:
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detect another device in wireless proximity;
determine if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device; and
if a phone number for contacting the other device is stored by the portable communication device, signal the other device with one or more of an SMS message, sonic signal, contact electrical impulse, or optical signal providing an invitation for the devices to pair. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A portable communication device comprising logic to:
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receive an SMS message from another device comprising an invitation to effect pairing between the devices;
extract from the SMS message a phone number of the other device; and
if the phone number of the other device is in one or more collections of one or more of called numbers, speed dials, received calls, address books, or contacts, accept pairing with the other device.
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13. A portable communication device comprising logic to:
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receive at least one of a sonic signal, contact electrical impulse, or optical signal from another device comprising a phone number of the other device and an invitation to effect pairing with the other device; and
if the phone number of the other device is in one or more collections of one or more of called numbers, speed dials, received calls, address books, or contacts, accept pairing with the other device.
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14. A portable communication device comprising logic to:
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receive at least one of a sonic signal, contact electrical impulse, or optical signal from another device comprising a phone number of the other device and an invitation to effect pairing with the other device; and
highlight the other device on a displayed list of available devices for pairing.
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