Tool tracking device with multiple and application settable beacon transmission rates
US12270922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for modifying a repeat interval of a locator beacon is described. The method includes transmitting repeatedly, by a beacon transmitter, a first advertising beacon signal through a first number of transmission repetitions spaced at a first repeat interval. The method further includes transmitting repeatedly, by the beacon transmitter, a second advertising beacon signal through a second number of transmission repetitions at a second repeat interval, wherein the second advertising beacon signal includes an identifier that provides identification of the beacon transmitter and user information. The method further includes receiving a modification instruction from a user device. The modification instruction is configured to modify the first repeat interval into a third repeat interval. The method also includes transmitting repeatedly, by a beacon transmitter, the first beacon signal through the first number of transmission repetitions spaced at the third repeat interval.
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