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Methods And Apparatus For Use In Establishing A Data Session Via An Ad Hoc Wireless Network For A Scheduled Meeting

  • US 20120258726A1
  • Filed: 04/06/2011
  • Published: 10/11/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method in a mobile communication device for use in establishing a data session via an ad hoc wireless network, the method comprising:

  • receiving an appointment request message for setting an appointment;

    saving data associated with the appointment in memory of the mobile device, the data including start data corresponding to a start date and time of the appointment, at least one identifier or address of at least one other mobile device, and at least one of a session ID or a session key;

    when a current date and time matches a predetermined date and time on or before the start date and time of the appointment;

    granting permission to share, with the at least one other mobile device, location information indicating a real-time geographic location of the mobile device;

    receiving location information indicating a real-time geographic location of the at least one other mobile device; and

    when the location information indicates that the geographic locations of the mobile devices are within a predetermined range of each other;

    connecting in an ad hoc wireless network with the at least one other mobile device with use of the session ID or session key, for communication of one or more files in a data session.

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