Method and apparatus for orientation-based pairing of devices
US9980307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/68
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for pairing devices is provided herein. During operation, an initial orientation of the two devices is determined. If the initial orientation of the two devices match a predetermined orientation offset from each other, then after a period of time, the orientation of the devices is again determined. If a final orientation of the two devices match a second predetermined orientation offset (e.g., devices are aligned), and both devices have rotated, then the two devices are paired.
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