Systems and methods for implementing multicasting using personal area network “pan” wireless technology
US9548869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for multicasting using Bluetooth low energy are described herein. In one embodiment, a first device advertises multicasting capabilities over one or more channels using a first type of advertising packet. One or more receiving devices scan the one or more channels for the first type of advertising packets to identify the first device as a multicasting capable device. Further, the one or more receiving devices request information from the first device as to the channel and timing of transmission of the multicasting data. The one or more receiving devices use the requested information to listen for the multicasting data on the appropriate channel.
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