Internet of things (IOT) automotive device, system, and method
US9717012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W68/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are described for an automotive internet of things (IoT) system, apparatus, and method. For example, one embodiment of an automotive Internet of Things (IoT) device configured within a car comprises: a wireless communication interface to take signal strength measurements to a mobile device, the signal strength measurements comprising signal strength values; and a signal strength analysis and notification module to analyze the signal strength values from the mobile device to determine when the user has left his or her mobile device at home or at another location and to responsively generate a notification to the user.
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