Patch identification beacon
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1. A patch identification beacon (PIB) device, comprising:
- a first interface coupled to a network, the first interface being configured to receive signals from the network, and transmit signals to the network;
a second interface coupled to an electronic device; and
a controller configured to govern the first interface to transmit a programmable identifier associated with the electronic device over the network.
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Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure provide a patch identification beacon (PIB) device that can enable location tracking with reduced time and cost. The PIB device can include a first interface coupled to a network. The first interface can be configured to receive signals from the network, and transmit signals to the network. Further, the PIB device can include a second interface coupled to an electronic device, and a controller configured to govern the first interface to transmit a programmable identifier associated with the electronic device over the network.
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1. A patch identification beacon (PIB) device, comprising:
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a first interface coupled to a network, the first interface being configured to receive signals from the network, and transmit signals to the network; a second interface coupled to an electronic device; and a controller configured to govern the first interface to transmit a programmable identifier associated with the electronic device over the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for detecting location, comprising:
receiving a signal including an identifier associated with an electronic device from a network, the signal being transmitted by a patch identification beacon (PIB) device coupled to the network, wherein the PIB device comprises; a first interface configured to receive signals from the network, and transmit signals to the network, a second interface coupled to the electronic device and a controller configured to govern the first interface to transmit the signal including the identifier of the PIB device associated with the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A device for detecting location, comprising:
an interface coupled to a network configured to receive a signal including an identifier associated with an electronic device from the network, the signal being transmitted by a patch identification beacon (PIB) device coupled to the network, wherein the PIB device comprises; a first interface configured to receive signals from the network, and transmit signals to the network, a second interface coupled to the electronic device and a controller configured to govern the first interface to transmit the signal including the identifier of the PIB device associated with the electronic device.
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