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Contemporaneous connectivity to multiple piconets

  • US 6,026,297 A
  • Filed: 09/17/1997
  • Issued: 02/15/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of operating a first wireless unit to contemporaneously participate in a plurality of wireless networks, the method comprising the steps of:

  • establishing a connection with a second wireless unit in a first wireless network;

    determining a hold time-out period;

    entering a hold mode with respect to the first wireless network;

    establishing a connection with a third wireless unit in a second wireless network;

    participating in activities in the second wireless network; and

    upon expiration of the hold time-out period, resuming active participation in the first wireless network.

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