Method, apparatus and computer program product for providing sensor data collection and sensor configuration
US10697811B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product provide data collection via a plurality of sensors, user authentication, data storage, and sensor replacement and configuration. The sensors may be integrated in or on various types of devices and/or household objects and may provide a wide range of data regarding users, use of the respective items, and/or their environments. Sensor data may be processed by the disclosed apparatus to generate application output data. Replacement sensors may be manually or automatically detected and configured. Multiple users may use a sensor and/or associated device, and may be authenticated with biometric data or/and other forms of authentication. The data may therefore be associated with the intended user. Authentication, data storage, application computer program code hosting, analytical processing, and/or the like may be performed on computing devices that are remote from the disclosed apparatus. Cost effective updates and replacements of sensors and/or devices may be provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.