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Magnetic induction network device

  • US 9,432,480 B2
  • Filed: 08/01/2013
  • Issued: 08/30/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A network device comprising:

  • a housing having one or more sides;

    a magnetic induction charger supported by the housing and arranged to wirelessly charge a rechargeable battery of a portable electronic device adjacent to or in contact with the housing;

    a wireless data link communicating with the portable electronic device; and

    a processor in communication with the magnetic induction charger and the wireless data link, the processor configured to;

    recognize multiple portable electronic devices for charging by the magnetic induction charger or for communication with the wireless data link;

    associate a profile with each portable electronic device;

    deliver content to an associated media device based on at least one profile; and

    when a number of recognized portable electronic devices satisfies a threshold, execute a party mode that delivers content to the media device based on a time of day and a media history associated with each portable electronic device or a random selection of media associated with each portable electronic device.

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