Ad-hoc Social Network for Disaster Communication Without Infrastructure

The patent segments the communication system into two independent parts: a traditional infrastructure-based communication system for areas with network coverage, and a mobile ad-hoc social network system for areas without infrastructure. This segmentation allows each system to operate independently, maintaining reliability in disaster scenarios where infrastructure fails by switching to the ad-hoc network that does not depend on external infrastructure.

The patent introduces an intermediary layer - the mobile ad-hoc social network system - that mediates between users and traditional communication infrastructure. This intermediary operates autonomously without requiring Internet or cellular network connectivity, enabling communication in remote areas or during disasters by forming temporary networks through mobile devices themselves.

The patent implements periodic action by enabling mobile devices to enter low-power states when not actively communicating, and only activating wireless communication functions when message transmission or reception is required. The system periodically checks for incoming messages and updates status, rather than maintaining continuous high-power operation, thus reducing overall energy consumption while preserving communication capability.

The patent applies self-service by allowing mobile devices to autonomously manage their own communication needs without requiring external infrastructure or user intervention. Devices automatically detect their communication state, establish ad-hoc networks when needed, and manage power consumption based on their operational requirements, eliminating the need for continuous external power or network support.

The patent employs copying by enabling any mobile device to function as a communication node in the ad-hoc network, rather than requiring specialized infrastructure equipment. Users leverage their existing smartphones and tablets to create network nodes, replicating the function of expensive cellular towers and base stations using readily available consumer devices, thereby dramatically reducing infrastructure deployment costs.

The patent applies universality by designing a communication system where any mobile device with wireless capability can participate in the network, regardless of manufacturer or model. The ad-hoc network protocol works universally across different device types, allowing smartphones, tablets, and other wireless devices to function as equal network nodes, eliminating the need for expensive dedicated infrastructure while maximizing communication capacity.