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Information processing method and information processing apparatus having communication function

  • US 7,139,529 B2
  • Filed: 10/23/2001
  • Issued: 11/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An information processing apparatus comprising:

  • a first detection means for detecting that a first electronic device is closely positioned;

    a second detection means for detecting that a second electronic device is closely positioned;

    a first establishing means for establishing a first communication link at short distance when the first detection means detects that the first electronic device is closely positioned;

    a second establishing means for establishing a second communications link at short distance when the second detection means detects that the second electronic device is closely positioned;

    a first acquisition means for acquiring first identification information of the first electronic device via the first communication link;

    a second acquisition means for acquiring second identification information of the second electronic device via the second communication link; and

    a control means for establishing a third communication link at long distance between the first and second electronic devices based on the first and second identification information.

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