Methods and apparatus for device detection in response to signal broadcast
US9191800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/136
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for detecting a device, such as a cell phone, by transmitting signals in various formats and detecting a response from the device. In general, different devices respond to different signal formats. Upon detecting the device, an alert can be generated.
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