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Relative positioning and virtual objects for mobile devices

  • US 6,287,200 B1
  • Filed: 12/15/1999
  • Issued: 09/11/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for virtual interaction among a plurality of participants having mobile devices, said method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting a request for participation acknowledgment data and positioning system position coordinates from a requesting mobile device to potential participating mobile devices;

    transmitting participation acknowledgment data and position coordinates from said potential participating mobile devices to said requesting mobile device;

    calculating, by said requesting mobile device, relative positions of all of said potential participating mobile is devices which transmit participation acknowledgment data and position coordinates;

    identifying all participating mobile devices;

    displaying the position of all of said participating mobile devices; and

    virtually interacting, utilizing a virtual application program, among said participating mobile devices.

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