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#### Appliance Communication and Wearables

Patent11,089,608/

15,672,283

TypeGrant

Date Filed08/08/2017

Date Issued08/10/2021

InventorDivya Anantharaman

###### Abstract

Disclosed is a wireless communication system and method for its use. In certain embodiments, Wi-Fi packets and Bluetooth packets are transmitted between multiple devices including pods, smartphones, computing devices, and appliances. Data transmitted over the system may include notifications and commands generated by users.

###### Priority Claim

This application is a continuation-in-part of, and claims the benefit of, U.S. application Ser. No. 15/255,131 filed on Sep. 1, 2016. The aforementioned application is incorporated herein by reference.

###### Background

Wireless communication modalities present numerous challenges to users. Devices, such as pagers and handheld radios are bulky, expensive, and often lack hands-free functionality. These limitations are a challenge to users who desire lightweight, convenient, cheaper devices with true hands-free functionality. The disclosed system utilizes Bluetooth protocol over a wireless network and provides many of the same features available in a pager or a handheld radio, while adding additional functionality and a lightweight alternative to handheld radios. Further, the disclosed system and method comprise novel uses and integration of both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols to facilitate communication among multiple users.

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