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System and method for anonymous Bluetooth devices

  • US 7,245,602 B2
  • Filed: 03/07/2001
  • Issued: 07/17/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of communicating from a first wireless network device to a second wireless network device using a wireless network communications protocol without revealing an identity of the first wireless network device to a third party, comprising the steps of:

  • generating a random identification number at the first wireless network device;

    using the random identification number to request a temporary identification number for the first wireless network device from a source located remotely from the first wireless network device;

    receiving the temporary identification number from the remote source responsive to the request; and

    transmitting information from the first wireless network device to the second wireless network device utilizing the temporary identification number instead of the identity of the first wireless network device, wherein the step of generating a random identification number comprises the step of randomly generating a portion of bits comprising a wireless network device address.

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