Computing systems with off-load processing for networking related tasks
US10523527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example computing systems with off-load processing for networking related tasks are disclosed. Example consumer electronic devices disclosed herein include first wireless interface circuitry to support cellular communication and second wireless interface circuitry to support wireless local area network communication. Disclosed example consumer electronic devices also include processor circuitry to monitor a communication environment, select one of the first wireless interface circuitry or the second wireless interface circuitry to provide a user device in communication with the consumer electronic device with access to a network, and connect the user device with the network via the selected one of the first wireless interface circuitry or the second wireless interface circuitry. Disclosed example consumer electronic devices further include a housing dimensioned to be positioned in a consumer residence.
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