Active base apparatus
US10966092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/66
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus for privacy protection is provided. The apparatus includes a housing arranged to hold a personal communication device and a peripheral interface supported by the housing, where the peripheral interface is connectable to a supplemental functional device. The apparatus further includes a local communication device coupled to the peripheral interface and supported by the housing, where the local communication device includes a personal communication device interface modem operable to provide a communication channel between the peripheral interface and the personal communication device. The apparatus further includes a controller coupled to the peripheral interface and the local communication device, where the controller is operable to manage the communication channel between the supplemental functional device and the personal communication device.
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