Enhanced wireless handset, including direct handset-to-handset communication mode
First Claim
1. A wireless communication device comprising:
- first wireless communication circuitry configured to communicate via a wide area wireless communication network; and
second wireless communication circuitry configured to exchange information with a proximally located peer wireless device,wherein the information includes a list of wireless device addresses, andwherein the first wireless communication circuitry is configured to perform, automatically, without user intervention, at least one operation selected from the group consisting of;
transmitting a find message to determine if an object is within range, the find message including an address from the list of wireless device addresses; and
receiving a find message used to determine if an object is within range, the find message including an address from the list of wireless device addresses.
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Abstract
A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.
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11 Claims
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1. A wireless communication device comprising:
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first wireless communication circuitry configured to communicate via a wide area wireless communication network; and second wireless communication circuitry configured to exchange information with a proximally located peer wireless device, wherein the information includes a list of wireless device addresses, and wherein the first wireless communication circuitry is configured to perform, automatically, without user intervention, at least one operation selected from the group consisting of;
transmitting a find message to determine if an object is within range, the find message including an address from the list of wireless device addresses; and
receiving a find message used to determine if an object is within range, the find message including an address from the list of wireless device addresses. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for establishing communication, the method comprising:
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communicating with a wireless network by transmitting a first signal having a first signal strength; communicating with a proximally located object by transmitting a second signal having a second signal strength, the second signal strength being less than the first signal strength; receiving a list of wireless device addresses from the proximally located object; and transmitting, automatically, without user intervention, using a signal of approximately the same strength as said first signal, a find message to determine if an object is within range, the find message including at least one wireless device address included in the list of wireless device addresses. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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