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Methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing a virtual posting service

  • US 7,525,932 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2005
  • Issued: 04/28/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for implementing virtual post services, comprising:

  • receiving content from a communications device located in a geographic proximity that is serviced by an access node;

    storing the content in a storage device that is in communication with the access node;

    tracking an amount of time the content item is stored; and

    if the amount of time does not reach a pre-established threshold, transmitting the content to another communications device in response to detecting the presence of the other communications device within the geographic proximityfurther comprising linking the access node to another access node, the method further comprising;

    receiving an inquiry from the other communications device;

    searching the storage device for content relating to the inquiry;

    if the content relating to the inquiry is found, transmitting the content relating to the inquiry to the other communications device; and

    if the content relating to the inquiry is not found, performing at least one of;

    relaying the inquiry to the other access node, the other access node searching an other storage device for the content relating to the inquiry; and

    storing the inquiry in the storage device and transmitting the inquiry to communications devices detected in the geographic proximity.

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