EP1701567

Automatic network and device configuration for handheld devices based on bluetooth device proximity

Filed

Oct 26, 2005

Technology

Electrical engineering · Digital communication

UPC cases

Ownership history

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Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.since Jun 9, 2017; EPO record ends Aug 10, 2018
Broadcom CorporationAug 11, 2006 – Jun 9, 2017

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and system for automatically configuring Bluetooth devices for communication to an outside network is described. A Bluetooth device is paired with a "trusted" Bluetooth device. When paired devices are found, the Bluetooth device automatically configures itself to use the lowest cost connection option from the available set of paired devices that are in proximity with the Bluetooth handheld device. If no device is found, the Bluetooth device may revert to a built-in access method. The network accessed can be the internet or an office network such as an 802.11 network.

Litigation history

Date	Case	Division	Type	Outcome	Parties
Aug 18, 2025	UPC CFI 1878/2025	Munich LD	Counterclaim for revocation	Locked	Renault Deutschland AG +6

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