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US-2022377542-A1 · Nov 24, 2022 · US
Access to wireless networks based on presence at a physical location
US12470936B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12470936-B2 |
| Application number | US-202117475246-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Publication date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2025 |
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Systems, devices and methods for authorizing and providing a secure wireless network to users based on physical presence in a particular location are provided. In some embodiments, access to a network is based on physical presence and/or user location information related to a user, as determined by a control system. Such information may include a precise location of a user, or a device associated with the user. A secure network may be provided based on a classification of the user inferred from her, his or its location. In some embodiments, the user may be recognized at a later time, authorized by the control system, and access provided again, regardless of whether the user has the same physical presence or location at that time. In some embodiments, the control system provides a secure wireless network to additional user(s) associated with said user, based on a physical interaction between or other behavior indicating a trusted relationship between the additional user(s) and the user.
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I claim: 1 . A system for establishing a wireless network, comprising: a control system, comprising computer hardware and software, and comprising hardware capable of establishing at least one secure wireless communications network(s); one or more location sensor(s), remote from said user, configured to be at least partially located on or about a building, wherein said building includes an area; wherein said control system is configured to define said area and one or more ph…
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- What does patent US12470936B2 cover?
- Systems, devices and methods for authorizing and providing a secure wireless network to users based on physical presence in a particular location are provided. In some embodiments, access to a network is based on physical presence and/or user location information related to a user, as determined by a control system. Such information may include a precise location of a user, or a device associat…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Beckman Christopher V
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04W12/63. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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