Dynamic networking modes method and apparatus
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
- a wireless transceiver;
a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver;
a memory coupled to the processor;
a program stored in the memory and running on the processor, the program providing automatic transitioning between a wireless infrastructure communications mode and an ad-hoc communications mode in response to the portable electronic device being brought into contact or proximity with another device.
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Abstract
A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a wireless transceiver, a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver, a memory coupled to the processor and a program stored in the memory and running on the processor. The program provides automatic transitioning between a wireless infrastructure communication mode to an ad-hoc communication mode. The infrastructure mode is used when a request from a mobile device is received to access a communications network. The ad-hoc mode is used when a request from the mobile device is received to access resources on the portable electronic device.
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a wireless transceiver; a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver; a memory coupled to the processor; a program stored in the memory and running on the processor, the program providing automatic transitioning between a wireless infrastructure communications mode and an ad-hoc communications mode in response to the portable electronic device being brought into contact or proximity with another device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of using a handheld computer for ad-hoc networking, comprising:
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receiving an ad-hoc communications request from a mobile device; automatically transitioning the handheld computer between an infrastructure communications mode and an ad-hoc communications mode in response to the portable electronic device being brought into contact or proximity with another device.
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7. A portable device configured as a repeater, the portable device comprising:
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means for providing communications between the portable device and a communications network; and means for automatically transitioning between a fixed network communications mode and an ad-hoc communications mode in response to the portable device being brought into contact or proximity with another device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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