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Locating computer-controlled entities

  • US 9,013,304 B2
  • Filed: 08/09/2010
  • Issued: 04/21/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for locating a computer-controlled entity using a processor device, comprising:

  • providing a beacon device in proximity to said entity;

    triggering a request to locate said entity on a central control unit;

    in response to the request to locate said entity, said control unit;

    generating specification data for a unique radio signal identifier,sending an activation request and said specification data to said beacon device, andproviding said specification data to a portable device via a network connection by said control unit, the portable device being separated from, the central control unit from the entity, and storing said specification data on the portable device;

    in response to receiving said activation request, said beacon device on said entity sending a radio signal identifier generated from said specification data;

    receiving signals on said portable device from said beacon device of said entity and comparing the received signals with the specification data stored on the portable device, and based on the results of the comparison by said portable device, providing information about at least one of a direction and distance to said entity; and

    detecting the location of said entity using said direction information.

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