A computer system, method, and computer program product for performing device detection and service discovery in a mobile ad hoc communications network. The method comprises conducting an inquiry of the mobile ad hoc communications network to discover nearby devices. If the inquiry indicates that the...http://www.google.com/patents/US7590097?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7590097 - Device detection and service discovery system and method for a mobile ad hoc communications network
