Location/motion sensitive computer connection
US6477581B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, data processing system and program product for providing a connection from a portable data processor to a second data processor by acquiring a geographic location of the portable data processor and selecting a connection technique and/or a connection path associated with the acquired location of the portable data processor. The portable data processor then connects to the second data processor utilizing the selected connection technique and/or connection path. The connection technique and/or connection path may be selected from a plurality of connection techniques and/or connection paths which may be prioritized.
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