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Techniques for augmented functionality by sharing wireless resources

US8385827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2011
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus, comprising, a wireless platform adapted for communication with at least one additional wireless platform, wherein the wireless platform and the at least one additional wireless platform each have their own set of wireless communication devices and capabilities, wherein at least one of the wireless communication devices and capabilities are in common between the wireless platform and the at least one additional wireless platform, and wherein when the wireless platform and the at least one additional wireless platform are within communication range of each other or are on at least one common wireless communication protocol, the wireless platform is capable of virtualizing to the wireless platform some or all wireless devices and capabilities available on the at least one additional wireless platform.

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