Bump button

Abstract

A fixed bump button may: (1) report its identification to a server connected to the internet when the button is bumped by a mobile device; and/or (2) emit a beacon signal identifying the button to a mobile device.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A fixed device comprising:
 an input sensor button configured to receive, from a nearby mobile device, an indication of an intention of the nearby mobile device to establish a connection to transfer information; 
 a beacon that, when triggered by the input sensor button, sends a short-range signal to the nearby mobile device, the short-range signal comprising a MAC address and identifying the fixed device, 
 wherein the fixed device is incapable of communication via the internet. 
 
     
     
       2. The device of  claim 1  wherein the short-range signal is a coded audio signal. 
     
     
       3. The device of  claim 1  wherein the short-range signal is a radio signal. 
     
     
       4. The device of  claim 1  wherein the short-range signal is an optical signal.