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Mobile device synchronization based on proximity to a data source

US7941167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2005
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for data communication is disclosed. The system comprises a detection module that ascertains when a mobile wireless communication device is located within a first range of a data source. The system further comprises a data module that automatically sends information to the mobile wireless communication device when the mobile wireless communication device is within the first range. Methods of using the system are also disclosed.

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