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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2004
Akseli Anttila, Helsinki, FI;
Younghee Jung, Helsinki, FI;
Akseli Anttila, Helsinki, FI;
Younghee Jung, Helsinki, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
A system is provided that includes a first terminal, and a second terminal engaged in a communication session with the first terminal across one or more networks. The system also includes a third terminal capable of communicating with the second terminal across a short-range communication link between with the second terminal. The second terminal or the third terminal is capable of receiving an identifier of the third terminal or the second terminal, respectively, across the short-range communication link. Thereafter, the terminal receiving the identifier is capable of communicating with the communication network(s) based upon the identifier to thereby join the third terminal in the communication session between the first and second terminals.