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Methods, systems, and products for discovering electronic devices

US8130079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2007
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08C2201/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for controlling an electronic device. A query is received at a remote control interface. A response to the query is determined. A random response interval of time is determined according/to a collision avoidance mechanism. When the random response interval of time expires, then the response to the query is sent.

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