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Communication device and method

  • US 7,336,926 B2
  • Filed: 11/29/2002
  • Issued: 02/26/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A first communication apparatus for performing short range wireless communication with a second communication apparatus located in proximity with said first communication apparatus via an electromagnetic wave and for performing long range wireless communication with the second communication apparatus, the first communication apparatus comprising:

  • detection means for detecting the presence of the second communication apparatus;

    acquiring means for acquiring, via the short range wireless communication, information for establishing long range wireless communication on the second communication apparatus;

    sending means for sending, to the second communication apparatus via the short range wireless communication, command data for starting long range wireless communication on the second communication apparatus;

    receiving means for receiving response data sent from the second communication apparatus in response to the command data; and

    establishing means for establishing long range wireless communication with the second communication apparatus based on the information.

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