Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing advertising and/or information services over mobile ad hoc cooperative networks using electronic billboards and related devices
First Claim
1. A method of operating an electronic billboard, the method comprising:
- detecting a mobile electronic device within a predetermined distance of the electronic billboard;
establishing an ad hoc wireless connection with the mobile electronic device; and
transmitting location-specific data that is associated with a geographic location of the electronic billboard to the mobile electronic device over the ad hoc wireless connection.
4 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A method of operating an electronic billboard includes detecting a mobile electronic device within a predetermined distance of the electronic billboard, establishing an ad hoc wireless connection with the mobile electronic device, and transmitting location-specific data to the mobile electronic device over the ad hoc wireless connection. The location-specific data is associated with a geographic location of the electronic billboard. For example, the location-specific data may include advertising content, traffic and/or construction conditions, emergency information, and/or tourism information associated with the geographic location of the electronic billboard. Related methods, devices, and computer program products are also discussed.
-
Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A method of operating an electronic billboard, the method comprising:
-
detecting a mobile electronic device within a predetermined distance of the electronic billboard; establishing an ad hoc wireless connection with the mobile electronic device; and transmitting location-specific data that is associated with a geographic location of the electronic billboard to the mobile electronic device over the ad hoc wireless connection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
-
-
11. A method of operating a mobile electronic device, the method comprising:
-
detecting an electronic billboard within a predetermined distance of the mobile electronic device; establishing an ad hoc wireless connection with the electronic billboard; receiving location-specific data that is associated with a geographic location of the electronic billboard from the electronic billboard over the ad hoc wireless connection; and displaying the location-specific data. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
Specification