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Embedded connectivity

US12317938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED · GB

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2019
Grant date	Jun 3, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 13, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH02J7/0048
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

There can be provided an electronic nicotine delivery “END” device comprising: a wireless local area network “WLAN” or wireless telecommunications connectivity interface configured to establish a wireless data connection to a wireless local area network access point to provide data connectivity from the END device to a remote management service, and a charging connector configured to receive power input for recharging a power source of the END device. The END device also comprises circuitry configured to selectively activate the connectivity interface in response to expected or ongoing receipt of power via the charging connector.

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