System and method for automated network pairing using electric field coupling
US10785624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/90
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system to electronically connect an electronic device to a network includes a sensing electrode that provides a signal. The signal has a particular frequency and power, and the electrode is configured to transmit the signal through a person occupying a proscribed location. The electronic device is configured to detect the signal when the electronic device is coupled to a person occupying the proscribed location. The electronic device is configured to electronically couple to the network upon detecting the signal.
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