Method and apparatus for controlling communication between communication devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10277593
APP PUB NO 20160308866A1
SERIAL NO

15195104

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A wireless network includes a base transceiver station configured to transmit signals over a wireless connection to a plurality of communication devices and receive signals over a wireless connection from a plurality of communication devices. A first communication device may receive a connect message from at least one second communication device. The connect message may comprise an identifier. Communication between the first communication device and the at least one second communication device may be prevented until communication is allowed. An indication of the at least one second communication device may be displayed via an integral user interface. The integral user interface may detect entry of a control command. Communication between the first communication device and the at least one second communication device may be allowed based on the detected entry of a control command.

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  • WI-LAN INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carpelan, Paulus Helsinki, FI 13 32

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