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Secure pairing and pairing lock for accessory devices

US11553350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2021
Grant dateJan 10, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein provide a service to enable a user to track a variety of even when those devices are not connected to the internet by either Wi-Fi or cellular. One embodiment provides techniques to enable a pairing registration for a wireless accessory device that enables a server-mediated pairing process to be performed between the wireless accessory device and a companion device.

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