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Proximity sensor network

US8674829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. · US

Inventors

Gerald Karam · Morristown, US
Karrie Hanson · Westfield, US
Kermit Hal Purdy · Bernardsville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 4, 2008
Grant date	Mar 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 13, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08B25/10
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, device and method for a proximity sensor network are disclosed. The proximity detection device includes a short range wireless receiver, a wireless network transceiver; and a controller connected to the receiver and transceiver. The device receives a short-range radio signal from a user's mobile communications device, and locates the user and takes various actions based on the identity of the user.

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