Location requests by a network device
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1. A system comprising:
- a network device; and
a locator for determining location of the network device;
the network device including a network interface for communication with the locator, and a motion sensor and controller for detecting motion of the network device, the controller sending a location request to the locator when motion of the network device has been detected.
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Abstract
A system includes a network device, and a locator for determining location of the network device. The network device includes a network interface for communication with the locator, and a motion sensor and controller for detecting motion of the network device. The controller sends a location request to the locator when motion of the network device has been detected.
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1. A system comprising:
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a network device; and
a locator for determining location of the network device;
the network device including a network interface for communication with the locator, and a motion sensor and controller for detecting motion of the network device, the controller sending a location request to the locator when motion of the network device has been detected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A network device comprising:
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a motion sensor; and
a controller;
the motion sensor and the controller cooperating to detect motion of the network device, the controller generating a location request when motion of the network device has been detected. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of updating location of a network device, the method comprising:
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detecting when motion of the device as occurred; and
sending a request for location of the device only when motion has been detected. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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