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Yant Communication Methodology

Patent9,788,144 B1/

15,255,131

TypeGrant

Date Filed09/01/2016

Date Issued10/10/2017

InventorsDivya Anantharaman

Diane Adell Ornoski

Abstract

Disclosed is a computerized system and method for wireless communication. The disclosed system comprises a plurality of pods, with each pod comprising a processor, non-transitory computer readable media, a non-transitory address book comprising a list of users and devices on the system, a Bluetooth radio, and a Wi-Fi radio. The system is further comprised of one or more Bluetooth enabled devices, and optionally, an internet gateway and a speaker. In certain embodiments, the disclosed method comprises the steps of determining whether the intended recipient of a voice message has a device coupled to the originating pod. If the recipient device is coupled to the originating pod, the message is transmitted in the form of Bluetooth packets. If the recipient device is coupled to a different pod, the message is first converted to Wi-Fi packets, transmitted to a second pod, converted back to Bluetooth packets, and then transmitted to the recipient device.

Background

Wireless communication modalities present numerous challenges to users. Devices, such as pagers and handheld radios are bulky, expensive, and often lack hands-free functionality. These limitations are a challenge to users who desire lightweight, convenient, cheaper devices with true hands-free functionality. The disclosed system utilizes Bluetooth protocol over a wireless network and provides many of the same features available in a pager or a handheld radio, while adding additional functionality and a lightweight alternative to handheld radios. Further, the disclosed system and method comprise novel uses and integration of both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols to facilitate communication among multiple users.

The disclosed communication system utilizes either Wi-Fi or cellular network to transmit messages among users. Present-day Bluetooth headsets consume very low power and can easily last an entire work day. Although pagers are dated technology, they are still in use because they are reliable and there is not a reliable alternative for many applications.