Methods, Device and Social Network Manager for Enabling Interaction with Another Device
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for enabling a first device (100) to interact with a second device (102) for usage of functionality in the second device. When the first device detects (1:1) that it is present within a limited distance (102a) from the second device by means of a local wireless link, the first device sends (1:2) a request to a social network manager (104) to establish a temporary trusted connection with the second device. The first device then obtains (1:5) profile information regarding the second device from the social network manager based on the trusted connection, and adapts (1:6) its user interface based on the profile information. A user is then able to execute the interaction between the first and second devices via the social network manager by means of the adapted user interface.
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44 Claims
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23. A method in a first device for enabling interaction with a second device for usage of functionality in the second device, the method comprising:
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sending a request to a social network manager to establish a temporary trusted connection with the second device, when detecting that the first device is present within a limited distance from the second device that allows communication by means of a local wireless link; obtaining profile information regarding the second device from the social network manager based on said temporary trusted connection; and adapting a user interface of the first device based on the obtained profile information, thereby enabling a user to execute the interaction between the first and second devices via the social network manager by means of the adapted user interface. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A first device configured to enable interaction with a second device for usage of functionality in the second device, comprising:
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a detecting circuit configured to detect proximity to other devices; a communication circuit configured to send a request to a social network manager to establish a temporary trusted connection with the second device, when the detecting unit detects that the first device is present within a limited distance from the second device that allows communication by means of a local wireless link, and further configured to obtain profile information regarding the second device from the social network manager based on said temporary trusted connection; and an adapting circuit configured to adapt a user interface of the first device based on the obtained profile information, thereby enabling a user to execute the interaction between the first and second devices via the social network manager by means of the adapted user interface. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method in a social network manager for enabling interaction between a first device and a second device for usage of functionality in the second device, the method comprising:
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receiving a request from the first device to establish a temporary trusted connection with the second device, when the first device has detected to be present within a limited distance from the second device that allows communication by means of a local wireless link, establishing a temporary trusted connection between the first and second devices if said first and second devices have been registered with the social network manager, and sending profile information regarding the second device to the first device based on said temporary trusted connection, thereby enabling adaptation of a user interface of the first device based on the sent profile information, and further enabling a user to execute the interaction between the first and second devices via the social network manager by means of the adapted user interface. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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41. A social network manager configured to enable interaction between a first device and a second device for usage of functionality in the second device, comprising:
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a communication circuit configured to receive a request from the first device to establish a temporary trusted connection with the second device, when the first device has detected to be present within a limited distance from the second device that allows communication by means of a local wireless link, and a logic circuit configured to establish a temporary trusted connection between the first and second devices if said first and second devices have been registered with the social network manager, wherein the communication circuit is further configured to send profile information regarding the second device to the first device based on said temporary trusted connection, thereby enabling adaptation of a user interface of the first device based on the sent profile information, and further enabling a user to execute the interaction between the first and second devices via the social network manager by means of the adapted user interface. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44)
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