METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ESTABLISH PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNICATIONS
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1. A method to establish a peer-to-peer communication, the method comprising:
- communicating a peer-to-peer capabilities information; and
establishing a peer-to-peer connection based on at least some capabilities in peer-to-peer capabilities information.
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Abstract
A method and device for peer-to-peer communications is provided. The method includes communication of the capabilities of a device to another device or network component. A peer to peer communication is established based on at least one of the capabilities of the device. The method may also include utilizing a control point or access point in conveying the capabilities of the device to another device.
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1. A method to establish a peer-to-peer communication, the method comprising:
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communicating a peer-to-peer capabilities information; and establishing a peer-to-peer connection based on at least some capabilities in peer-to-peer capabilities information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device to establish peer-to-peer communication, the device comprising:
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a processor configured to; communicate a peer-to-peer capabilities information; and establish a peer-to-peer connection based on at least some capabilities in peer-to-peer capabilities information. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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