Proxying for communicating messages with an unregistered accessory device
US9712657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments relate to a mobile device, such as a smart phone, and associated method for enabling the mobile device to act as a communication proxy for an accessory device, such as a smart watch. The mobile device may be capable of providing proxy communication services for messages received from/provided to the accessory device even when the accessory device has not properly registered for the respective message service.
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