초록 ▼

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 indep

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.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A method for short-range wireless communication between an object and an apparatus, the method comprising:transmitting an inquiry message to the object to determine whether the object is within a short-range wireless communication area of the apparatus, wherein the inquiry mes

What is claimed is: 1. A method for short-range wireless communication between an object and an apparatus, the method comprising:transmitting an inquiry message to the object to determine whether the object is within a short-range wireless communication area of the apparatus, wherein the inquiry message is transmitted over a first network within the short-range wireless communication area during a call over a second network different from the first network while maintaining the call;detecting a response from the object to the inquiry message via a channel of the first network, wherein the response is received via the channel based on an availability setting at the object;generating a list that includes the object based on detecting the response therefrom; anddisplaying the list identifying the object detected within the short-range wireless communication area of the apparatus.