SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION

• US 20140024312A1
• Filed: 03/15/2013
• Published: 01/23/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: TBWA Raad Middle East
• Original Assignee: Tbwa \ Raad Middle East
• Inventors: Guida, Rafael
• Granted Patent: US 10,080,121 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/41.2
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/80 Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

Abstract

A method, device, and system for a user to place an order with a service provider using a Bluetooth-enabled apparatus that connects to a Bluetooth-enabled phone. Upon pressing a button on the Bluetooth-enabled apparatus, the apparatus and the phone automatically pair, and the phone automatically dials a preset number and sends a preset message to the service provider. A confirmation can be sent to the user. An order can also be placed automatically when the lid of the apparatus is opened. The apparatus can include indicator lights to signal errors and/or the status of the order.

Claims

1. A method for remote communication between a sender using a first wireless device, a second device, and a recipient, comprising:

the first wireless device transmitting a predefined message and an identification to the second device;

the second device transmitting the predefined message to the recipient upon an indication by the sender; and

the recipient associating the predefined message with the sender based on the identification.

2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the first device is a BLUETOOTH transmitter and the second device includes a BLUETOOTH receiver.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the second device is at least one of:

a mobile phone and a telephone.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the second device calls the recipient.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the second device automatically disconnects after a specifiable time period within which the recipient does not receive a call.

6. The method according to claim 4, wherein the second device automatically transmits a missed call message, responsive to an error in the transmission.

7. The method according to claim 4, wherein an acknowledgment is automatically sent to the sender upon receipt of the predefined message.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predefined message is programmable.

10. The apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising:

a magnetic strip for connecting the apparatus to a magnetic surface;

an activation button for activating the wireless communications circuit; and

a lid.

11. The apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising an indicator that shows whether the wireless communications circuit is paired with another device.

13. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the apparatus automatically powers on when the lid is opened, and the wireless communications circuit automatically pairs with another device.

14. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the predefined message transmitted by the wireless communications circuit is programmable.

9. An apparatus for transmitting a predefined message, the apparatus comprising:

a wireless communications circuit capable of transmitting only a predefined message powered by a battery.

12. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the wireless communications circuit uses a BLUETOOTH protocol.