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Device identification method

US11871321B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED · GB

Inventors

Darryl BAKER · London, GB
Robert KERSEY · London, GB
Patrick Moloney · London, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2018
Grant date	Jan 9, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 10, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M15/06
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure teaches provision of a method and a portable electronic device. The method includes receiving, via a wireless communication interface capable of supporting paired interaction, a data packet from an aerosol provision device via a wireless communication network. The data packet contains information relating to at least one physical characteristic of the aerosol provision device. An identity of the aerosol provision device is determined based at least in part on the at least one physical characteristic of the aerosol provision device and an aspect of a user interface is changed based on the determined identity of the aerosol provision device.

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