Method and system for detecting presence using a WiFi network probe detector
US10255614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/30
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The detection system monitors WiFi wireless communications at a wireless device and detects a probe request associated with a location. The WiFi device may be a dedicated presence detection device or may offer access to internet and other services as a WiFi access point. A device identifier associated with the originating device may be a component of the probe request. Using the device identifier, the system can detect the presence of a consumer at the location associated with the wireless communications device and transmit information to the consumer based upon the device identifier.
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