Systems and methods for determining network identifiers of user devices
US12200603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed implementations provide systems and methods for tracking a user device. The method includes receiving, from a respective application running on a first electronic device associated with a user, a request initiated by the user to affiliate with a second electronic device. In response to the request by the user to affiliate with the second electronic device, the method includes determining a wireless identifier of the first electronic device. After determining the wireless identifier of the first electronic device, the method includes receiving an indication that a second wireless access point, distinct from the first wireless access point, is in communication with the first electronic device of the user based on the second wireless access point detecting the wireless identifier of the first electronic device. The method further includes determining that the first electronic device of the user is proximal to the second wireless access point.
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