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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The teleconference you're watching is droning on and on, and you need coffee. The problem is that the coffee machine is down the hall from your office. Is there a way to refill your mug without missing out on a minute of the presentation? Intel believes so.

The company recently presented its precision-location project as a possible solution to the shortcomings of a global positioning system in an indoor setting. Using wireless networks and fixed access points, a laptop computer can triangulate its own position in relation to other devices in the office.

So when you go to get your cup of coffee, and you carry your laptop or tablet PC with you, your portable recognizes that you're leaving the office and displays the teleconference on its screen. When you return to your desk, the laptop senses it, and the presentation moves back to the monitor on your desk. All you have to do is make sure you tote your portable along.
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