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Automated notification regarding hybrid electronic devices constructible from magnetically inter-attachable electronic devices

US10321279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2016
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S40/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system comprises: a first electronic device; a mobile electronic device operable to detect a proximity of the first electronic device; a data store containing an inventory of electronic devices associated with a user including the first electronic device and a second electronic device; and a processor in communication with the data store. The processor is operable to: receive an indication, from the mobile electronic device, of the proximity of the mobile electronic device with the first electronic device; responsive to the receiving, process the inventory to identify a hybrid electronic device constructible, from the first electronic device, the second electronic device, and the mobile electronic device, by magnetically inter-attaching at least two of the devices using magnetic connectors in the respective devices; and send a user notification indicative of the hybrid electronic device. The user notification may be sent for display at the mobile electronic device.

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