Detection of mobile device pairing patterns using transactional proximity
US11049139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/029
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
At least one configured mobile device monitoring radius relative to respective purchase locations is established within a retail environment. Mobile device distances from purchase locations at times of purchases within the retail environment are monitored over time by a processor utilizing locationing technology. A repeating mobile device proximity pattern of at least two mobile device identifiers being located together and in proximity to the respective purchase locations at the times of the respective different purchases is detected across the several different purchases.
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