Enhanced wireless handset, including direct handset-to-handset communication mode
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First Claim
1. A method for short-range wireless communications with an object within a short-range wireless communications area of an apparatus, the method comprising:
- transmitting a query message to the object to determine whether the object is present within the short-range wireless communications area, wherein the query message is transmitted over a first network within the short-range wireless communications area during an active call over a second network different from the first network without disruption to the active call;
detecting a response from the object to the query message via a channel of the first network, wherein the response is received via the channel based on a permission-to-be-found setting at the object;
generating a found list that includes the object based on detecting the response therefrom; and
displaying the found list identifying the object that has been detected within the short-range wireless communications area of the apparatus.
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Abstract
A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.
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1. A method for short-range wireless communications with an object within a short-range wireless communications area of an apparatus, the method comprising:
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transmitting a query message to the object to determine whether the object is present within the short-range wireless communications area, wherein the query message is transmitted over a first network within the short-range wireless communications area during an active call over a second network different from the first network without disruption to the active call; detecting a response from the object to the query message via a channel of the first network, wherein the response is received via the channel based on a permission-to-be-found setting at the object; generating a found list that includes the object based on detecting the response therefrom; and displaying the found list identifying the object that has been detected within the short-range wireless communications area of the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for short-range wireless communications with an object within a short-range wireless communications area of the apparatus, the apparatus comprising:
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a transceiver to transmit a query message to the object to determine whether the object is present within the short-range wireless communications area, wherein the query message is to be transmitted over a first network within the short-range wireless communications area during an active call over a second network different from the first network without disruption to the active call, and to detect a response from the object to the query message via a channel of the first network, wherein the transceiver is configured to detect the response from the object via the channel based on a permission-to-be-found setting at the object; a processor to generate a found list that includes the object based on the transceiver detecting the response therefrom; and a display to display the found list identifying the object that has been detected within the short-range wireless communications area of the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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Current AssigneeBlue Sky Networks, LLC (Dominion Harbor Enterprises, LLC)
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Original AssigneeBertrum Technologies LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
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InventorsHarbin, Steven A., Mauney, Daniel Wayne, Green, Charles A., Sullivan, Marc A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Tran, Tuan A
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Application NumberUS10/838,112Publication NumberTime in Patent Office2,164 DaysField of Search455 411- 412, 455/502, 455/507, 455514-515, 455517-519, 455/566, 455 901- 902, 455/445, 455/550.1, 455/552.1, 455/553.1, 455/572, 455/574, 455/522, 455101-103, 455458-466, 370400-410, 370310-311, 370254-255, 375211-212, 707/1, 707/2, 707/6, 707100-102US Class Current455/552.1CPC Class CodesH04M 1/724 User interfaces specially a...H04M 1/7243 with interactive means for ...H04W 4/80 Services using short range ...H04W 88/02 Terminal devices
