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Embedded audio passcode in ringtone to establish secure connection for arbitrary phone relay

US11070676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2020
Grant dateJul 20, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques to use an embedded passcode within an audio ringtone to establish a secure connection for arbitrary phone relay are described. The use of an embedded passcode enables encrypted ad-hoc connections for the relay of audio of an incoming telephone call to a secondary device, such as a virtual assistant enabled smart speaker device.

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