IP3 2020-Wireless (LOT 11745)

This lot is generally related to data sharing in wireless mobile networks.  Disclosed are techniques to share data,  such as text, audio, or video data, in a wireless mobile network without involving a stationary device.  Techniques are disclosed to create a network of devices by receiving an identification information of a second mobile device to a first mobile device and an information which provides approximate physical distance between the first mobile device and the second mobile device.  Also disclosed are techniques to determine whether the first and the second mobile device can communicate with each other by comparing the identification of the second device to a list of identifications stored on the first mobile device and indicate direct connection availability if the identification matches.  The technology may be implemented in wireless networks, WLAN, cellular networks, etc.