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Presence indicator signal

  • US 9,860,685 B1
  • Filed: 06/29/2016
  • Issued: 01/02/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing presence information in a smart environment, the method implemented on a first computing device associated with a user and comprising:

  • detecting at least a second computing device associated with said user;

    exchanging information regarding at least broadcast capabilities and human presence detection capabilities with said second computing device;

    scoring said broadcast capabilities for said first computing device and said at least a second computing device; and

    electing a primary device to broadcast a presence indicator signal according to at least said scoring, said primary device being elected from among said first and at least second devices.

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