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Mechanism for proximity detection based on Wi-Fi signals

US9157991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2014
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W24/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mechanism is described for proximity detection based on Wi-Fi signals. A method of embodiments of the invention includes determining strength of one or more signals being communicated between one or more antennae of a first device and two or more antennae of a second device. The one or more signals are associated with a broadcast packet. The method further includes determining proximity of the first device and the second device based on the determined strength of the one or more signals.

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