Ad hoc file sharing
US8990273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/51
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of a device that transfers files and performs file browsing using an ad hoc file sharing service is described. In an exemplary method, the device transmits an advertisement of the ad hoc file sharing service to each of one or more of other devices. The transmitted advertisements each include a user identity of the user associated with the first device. Furthermore, access to the ad hoc file sharing service is granted on a per-user basis. The device establishes a connection with each of the other devices and transfers files with each of the plurality of other devices.
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