Method and apparatus for ad hoc venue-cast service
US8879440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W68/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and system for providing ad hoc venue-cast content to a plurality of receiving access terminals within a venue boundary. Ad hoc content may be generated at an access terminal, transmitted to a venue-cast server, and broadcast to a plurality of venue-cast receiving access terminals within a venue. In addition to broadcasting the ad hoc content, a notification is given to the plurality of receiving access terminals, notifying them regarding the availability of the ad hoc content.
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