System and method for managing events associated with the detection of wireless devices
US8554214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/005
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed embodiments provide a system and method for managing events associated with the detection of wireless devices. The disclosed embodiments utilize a residential wireless access point for detecting the signal transmitted by a wireless device. A user configures a wireless device detection program to perform specified events in response to the detection and/or absence of a wireless device. The disclosed embodiments may provide home automation functions, home security functions, and/or provide child monitoring features.
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