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Configurable monitoring device

US8508367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2009
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B13/2462
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are embodiments of configurable monitoring devices, methods, systems, computer readable storage media and other means for dynamically transitioning the functionality, roles and/or modes of operation of networked devices. In some examples, the dynamic configuration of the configurable monitoring device may be accomplished wirelessly and used to monitor and track the location of retail products as well as thwart theft of the retail products.

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