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Providing access to and enabling functionality of first device based on communication with second device

US9351098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2014
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, a device includes a processor and a memory accessible to the processor. The memory bears instructions executable by the processor to receive at least a first Bluetooth low energy (BLE) signal from a BLE beacon and enable a first function of the first device at least in part in based on receipt of the first BLE signal.

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