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Methods and apparatus for device detection in response to signal broadcast

US9191800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2013
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 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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