Abstract:
A communication system (10) and method (100) for communicating data is provided. The communication system (10) includes at least one base station (12) that transmits common data within a range of the at least one base station and a plurality of nodes (14). The plurality of nodes (14) include at least a first node in communication with at least one of the at least one base station (12) and at least a portion of other nodes of the plurality of nodes (14). At least one of the plurality of nodes (14) are mobile, and the plurality of nodes at least one of advertise the common data available for transmission while within a predetermined area (16) and receive the common data from one of a current node of a plurality of nodes (14) that has current common data and the at least one base station (12).
Abstract:
An audio and/or video system is disclosed. The audio and/or video system includes an entertainment module (10) adapted for connection to a docking station (50). The entertainment module (10) includes output means (12, 25) for provding programming that is audible and/or visible. The entertainment module (10) includes an antenna (66) connected to a wireless module (62) that wirelessly accesses wireless audio and/or video programming, a storage means (64) for storing the wireless audio and/or video programming, and an input means (20) for receiving a compact disc or digital video disc (CD, DVD) that stores media audio and/or video programming. The docking station (50) may optionally include the antenna (66), wireless module (62) and storage means (64).