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Provision of services via an information technology network

  • US 7,188,177 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2001
  • Issued: 03/06/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of communication between first and second information devices, comprising:

  • registering with a first proxy at least the first device, including storing at least one parameter related to operative capability of the first information device;

    initiating communication between the devices by alerting one of the devices to the presence of another;

    passing at least one message between the devices to provide to the first device the address within an information technology network of a second proxy entity for the second device;

    connecting the first device to the first proxy, and passing to the first proxy the address within the network of the second proxy;

    passing messages between the first and second proxies to establish at least one parameter governing data exchange between the first and second devices; and

    conducting communication between the first and second devices in accordance with the at least one parameter by passing messages at least directly between the devices.

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