Dynamic interconnection of mobile devices
AssigneeMicrosoft Corporation
InventorsKen Hinckley, Raman Sarin
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for connecting two wireless devices to share information is disclosed. To connect the wireless devices the users communicate to each other a desire to connect their devices. Following this communication the users electronically identify each device, initiate and propose the connection. Once the connection has been made the users are able to share information across the devices. Alternative embodiments provide the user with expedited methods to identify the wireless device, identify the information to share, or provide additional security in forming the connection.
Claims20
A method of connecting at least two mobile devices together to enable the devices to share information across a wireless connection, comprising:
- opening a wireless connection protocol on each of the mobile devices;
- proposing a shared connection from one of the mobile devices to the other mobile devices;
- forming a connection between one of the mobile devices and the other mobile device when the other mobile device accepts the connection;
- and
- transferring information between the connected mobile devices through the wireless connection.
A mobile device comprising:
- a display device;
- a keypad comprising a plurality of keys;
- at least one wireless radio;
- an application program configured to provide connectivity between the mobile device and a second mobile device;
- and
- wherein the application program is configured to manage the connections between the mobile devices and to promote the transfer of information between the mobile devices.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.