Patent ID: 7249166
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of discovering local devices or services comprising: associating at least one unique identifier with at least one location, said at least one unique identifier including a first unique identifier; associating one or more devices including a first device with said first unique identifier based upon said first unique identifier acquired by said first device at a location associated with said first unique identifier; providing an indication of a plurality of devices and services that are associated with said first unique identifier, such that a second device associated with said first unique identifier is made aware of other devices including said first device that are available for use and are associated with said first unique identifier, said second device acquiring said first unique identifier at said location associated with said first unique identifier, wherein said providing comprises: receiving a message containing at least one unique identifier; ascertaining said one or more devices or services based upon said at least one unique identifier; and replying to a sender of the message with a list of available devices or services for a location corresponding to said at least one unique identifier.