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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION BY A HANDHELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN AN AD-HOC NETWORK

  • US 20070286113A1
  • Filed: 06/07/2006
  • Published: 12/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of communicating information by a communication device, the method comprising:

  • detecting, by a first handheld communication device, that a second handheld communication device that is within range;

    determining, by said first handheld communication device, whether said second handheld communication device is authorized to communicate with said first handheld communication device, based on a list of authorized devices, which is maintained at said first handheld communication device and created prior to said detecting and any prior communication between said first handheld communication device and said second handheld communication device; and

    if said second handheld communication device is authorized, establishing a direct communication link between said first handheld communication device and said second handheld communication device, without using an intermediate communication device that facilitates communication with said second communication device.

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