Enhanced wireless handset, including direct handset-to-handset communication mode

a wireless handset and wireless technology, applied in the field of communication, can solve the problem of not strictly standardized use of these acronyms in the ar

a wireless handset and wireless technology, applied in the field of communication, can solve the problem of not strictly standardized use of these acronyms in the ar

US20050020236A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27BERTRUM TECH
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[0114] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a detailed description of the preferred embodiments and features of the present invention will be provided.

[0115] The present invention relates to a wireless handset that includes enhanced features to provide greater flexibility and optimum performance. According to an aspect of the present invention, a wireless handset is provided that permits a user to operate either within a wireless network or to communicate with another user in a direct handset-to-handset operating mode. The direct handset-to-handset communication mode provides full-duplex, two-way communication without utilizing a wireless network infrastructure. In addition, as further described herein, the wireless handset of the present invention includes features that enhance the operability and functionality of the handset. Such features include a find or locate feature that assists a handset operator in determining what other handset users are located within the operating r...

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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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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 968,856 filed on Oct. 3, 2001 which is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 094,600 filed on Jun. 15, 1998 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,484,027), the contents of both of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to the field of communications and the use of wireless handsets. More particularly, the present invention relates to wireless handsets with enhanced functionality, including the ability to operate within a wireless network and in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. Acronyms [0003] The written description provided herein contains acronyms which refer to, for example, various communication services, components and techniques, as well as features relating to the present invention. Although some of these acronyms are known, use of these...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
27 Jan 2005
Publication
US20050020236A1
IPC
H04M1/724; H04M1/7243; H04W88/02
CPC
H04M1/72519; H04W4/008; H04W88/02; H04M1/72547; H04W4/80; H04M1/7243; H04M1/724
Inventors
MAUNEY, DANIEL W.; SULLIVAN, MARC A.