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Bridging between AD HOC local networks and internet-based peer-to-peer networks

  • US 20070274327A1
  • Filed: 05/23/2006
  • Published: 11/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • coupling a bridge device to a local network using an ad-hoc, peer-to-peer protocol used for exchanging data between consumer electronics devices;

    coupling the bridge device to a public network using an Internet-based peer-to-peer networking protocol;

    determining via the bridge device metadata related to media accessible from a media server of the local network; and

    transforming the metadata via the bridge device to enable peer-to-peer devices of the public network to discover the media via the bridge device using the Internet-based peer-to-peer networking protocol.

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