Coupling devices using multiple discovery zones
US9107028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/64
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system in which a discovering wireless device formulates a first discovery zone. In response to discovering a discoverable wireless device within the zone, the discovering wireless device establish a wireless communication channel with the discoverable wireless device using a powered wireless protocol, and communicates security data with the discoverable wireless device using the wireless communication channel. The discovering wireless device also formulates a second discovery zone that is larger than the first discovery zone, and uses the security data to pair with a target device within the second discovery zone. Thus, pairing is significantly simplified from a user perspective.
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