Routing of data including multimedia between electronic devices
US7969990B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2242/30
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Rerouting apparatus for rerouting data including multimedia data. The apparatus is for association with electronic equipment and allows for routing the data to a device regarded as the most convenient for playing the media. The apparatus comprises an announcer device for indicating to surrounding equipment that associated equipment is available for rerouting, thereby to enable receipt of rerouted communications therefrom, and a scout device for scanning surroundings of the associated equipment to find out about compatible equipment in the vicinity, thereby to reroute communications thereto. The apparatus may be attached to any device having data processing capability, to enable rerouting of data and communications therebetween.
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