Method and apparatus for distribution of applications to a plurality of communication devices for an expanded operating mode

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9674635
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12749142

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Applications are provided to communication devices provide flexible operation between default modes of operation and an expanded mode of operation in which both communication devices share capabilities. A purchase order is created for a plurality of communication devices. A determination is made as to whether a collaboration feature is enabled at each device. The collaboration feature being enabled at each device results in additional revenue to the ordering process. If collaboration is enabled at both devices at 306, 312, and then collaboration operation are enabled 316 which allows for predetermined operating features to be registered and additional revenue applied. The communication devices 102, 104 are then automatically linked (via information sharing link 120 using linkage application 140) to share capabilities of the registered features at 320. The resulting order comprises a plurality of communication devices that provided an expanded mode of operation when operating together.

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  • MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blanco, Alejandro G Davie, US 56 761
Brooks, Eric D Coral Springs, US 10 311
Klein, David E Davie, US 28 509
Monks, Deborah J Palatine, US 23 614
Young, Steven E Hillsboro Beach, US 13 496

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