Subscription and charging control for wireless communications between proximate devices
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Dec 26, 2017
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Abstract
A method and system for facilitating a controlled wireless communication relationship between a first device and a second device is provided. The wireless communication relationship is established at least in part via a portion of licensed radio spectrum. A remote validation server is contacted to obtain a validated authorization to use the portion of licensed radio spectrum for radio communication. Proof of the authorization between the first device and the second device is communicated. The first device and the second device subsequently enter into an authorized wireless communication relationship.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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SEMTECH CORPORATION | 200 FLYNN ROAD CAMARILLO CA 93012 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bennett, Steven John | British Columbia, CA | 31 | 359 |
# of filed Patents : 31 Total Citations : 359 | |||
Vos, Gustav Gerald | British Columbia, CA | 69 | 1017 |
# of filed Patents : 69 Total Citations : 1017 |
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Feb 06, 2017 | STCH | INFORMATION ON STATUS: PATENT DISCONTINUATION | free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362 |
Jan 08, 2017 | FP | LAPSED DUE TO FAILURE TO PAY MAINTENANCE FEE | Effective Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
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May 14, 2010 | AS | ASSIGNMENT | free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:KITCHENER, RENATO;ROGOLL, GUNTHER;KESSLER, MICHAEL;SIGNING DATES FROM 20100204 TO 20100215;REEL/FRAME:024392/0131 Owner name: PEPPERL + FUCHS GMBH, GERMANY |
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