Patent ID: 7756538
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A multimedia content delivery system comprising: a first wide area network handset operating to provide an available multimedia content; a second wide area network handset operating to request a multimedia content; a wide area base unit for communicating with the first wide area network handset and the second wide area network handset; at least one processor within the wide area base unit for brokering the multimedia content between the first wide area network handset and the second wide area network handset, wherein the at least one processor operates a database for receiving one or more multimedia content requests and providing an associated content availability notifications, wherein the brokering comprises matching the available multimedia content with the requested multimedia content, and causing the establishment of an ad hoc network between the first wide area network handset and the second wide area network handset when the first wide area network handset and the second wide area network handset are within a predetermined proximity; and wherein the first wide area network handset and the second wide area network handset each include at least one transceiver for directly exchanging the multimedia content via the ad hoc network.