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Enclosure with integrated communication unit (e.g. NFC)

flexible envelope or sleeve with at least one communication unit for the regulated activation of communication services of electronic devices, e.g. computers, smartphones or tablets
communication unit can be based on protocols like WiFi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), RFID, or other near-field communication (e.g. NFC).
flexible envelope can be a sleeve, bag, casing or similar for computers, smartphones, tables or other electronic devices with communication units

Claim

Flexible sleeve with at least one communication unit for a controlled activation of communication services of electronic devices, e.g. computers, smartphones, tablets, network components, network storage (NAS) or the like, wherein the flexible sleeve at least partially encloses at least one electronic device or can be integrated into it and the at least one communication unit is programmed in such a way that it analyses a hardware and software of the at least one electronic device and, depending thereon, activates one or more modules or functionalities of the at least one electronic device or switches off.

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Examples

Use Cases

Bags

Implementation of NFC Tags in bags to communicate with smartphone, e.g. turn off WiFi.

Sensor Readout

Sensors are implemented into the enclosure of measurement devices to readout temperature, humidity or position.

Protocols

Any communication protocol like BLE, WiFi, RFID, NFC for activation of smartphone.

Events

Allows customers to receive additional information at events like concerts, art shows or exhibitions.

Shopping Experience

Readout of contents of a shopping bag like croceries for a faster checkout process

Advertising

Relevant notifications can be sent to customer based on position.