Protected data collection in a multi-node network
US10819780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that can be configured to receive a broadcast query from a network element, receive information from a plurality of devices, process the information, and generate an integrated group response, wherein the integrated group response summarizes the information about the plurality of devices and removes identification information that could allow data to be linked to a specific device from the plurality of devices. The integrated group response can be communicated back to the network element in response to the query.
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