Device state information access through machine-readable labels
US11159338B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/306
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A controlling device scans a label of a network-connected device to obtain a first set of information from a primary layer of the label, where the first set of information is about the network-connected device. The controlling device scans the label to obtain a second set of information from a secondary layer of the label, whereby the secondary layer is distinct from the primary layer. The controlling device transmits a request to a device server associated with the network-connected device to obtain device records for the device, whereby the request includes the second set of information. In response to the request, the controlling device receives the one or more device records.
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