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Method and system for establishing a communication network

US7027836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 2002
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication device is provided having a transceiver adapted to send and receive wireless communication signals and a contact surface. A contact circuit is adapted to detect contact of another communication device with said contact surface. A controller is adapted to enable communication only between the communication device and detected communication devices.

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