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Task-related communication via wireless communication hotspots

  • US 7,020,468 B2
  • Filed: 01/29/2003
  • Issued: 03/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of communication comprising:

  • (a) predicting progress of a mobile entity;

    (b) during traversal of a wireless-based localized communication hotspot by the mobile entity, determining the time available before the mobile entity leaves the hotspot based on its predicted progress and hotspot coverage information;

    (c) determining the time required until completion by the mobile entity of a task-related communication;

    (d) comparing said time available and said time required, to determine whether the task-related communication is likely to be completed before the current hotspot is exited and upon determining that the task-related communication is unlikely to be completed before the current hotspot is exited, generating route instructions for increasing the time remaining before the mobile entity leaves the hotspot.

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