Method and system for ad hoc networking of computer users
US7120667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/1818
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer that establishes an ad hoc network, and a method performed by the computer are disclosed. The computer comprises an input device such as a keyboard or a graphical pointing device having a selector that generates a signal which indicates that a user has selected an ad hoc networking function. In one embodiment the computer includes a processor, coupled to the input device, which receives the signal and causes the computer to participate in an ad hoc network. The computer can also include a network interface, coupled to the processor, for communicating directly with at least one other computer within wireless communications range of the first computer.
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