Complete system for connecting sensors to smart devices
US10956355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system that enables connection of a wide variety of sensors to a smart device and, with the aid of a suitable software application or application processor, allows the sensor acquired information to be displayed on the smart device. Two basic embodiments of the system of the invention are described—an external unit that is connected to the smart device via one of the existing ports and an internal unit that in some cases utilizes some of the existing components of the device.
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