An ad hoc LAN is set up in an environment in which there simultaneously exist a backbone-connected LAN connected by a high-speed backbone network and an ad hoc LAN not connected to the backbone network, wherein the ad hoc LAN is capable of communicating simultaneously with both LANs. An ad hoc LAN is...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6338087?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6338087 - Method of setting up ad hoc local network, method of communicating using said network, and terminal for use with said network
