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Position-based communication routing

US10367924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2016
Grant dateJul 30, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W40/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes receiving, at a network control system, a message that includes content and a header. The header identifies a propagation mode for sending the content via a network. The method includes, based on at least the propagation mode, obtaining location data regarding a plurality of devices connected to the network. The method also includes, based on at least the location data, identifying an intended recipient from the plurality of devices. The method includes transmitting the content to the intended recipient.

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