Method, system and software product for providing temporary access to an area controlled by network-connected endpoint devices
US11043051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention concerns method for enabling provision of temporary access to an area controlled by a network-connected endpoint device, the method including the steps of: enrolling an access partner in an account for the endpoint device maintained at an access server; receiving from the access partner at the access server, requests for temporary access to the endpoint device; and activating the requests with the endpoint device such that the access partner is provided with temporary access to the area.
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