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Inter-device communication in a machine to machine communication network

US9456438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S20/30
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication system comprising a base station and two or more terminals configured for communicating with the base station by means of a communications protocol, wherein: the communications protocol operates in a frequency band to which unlicensed access is permitted; and the terminals are configured for unattended operation with the base station.

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