System and method for secure appliance operation
US10798572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/082
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Secure control of network appliances uses a 5G compatible central hub connected to a plurality of network appliances or multiple hubs in a local area network (LAN) or wireless LAN. A master hub controls communication with the appliances and also includes a 5G cellular link for communication with a cellular network. Only the master hub can communicate with the Internet via the cellular link. User equipment (UE) contains an application program that works in conjunction with the central hub to control the appliances. Upon receipt of an authenticated command, the central hub propagates commands to the intended network appliance. The central hub includes a voice command module to permit a user to control operation of the network appliances using voice commands.
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