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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2022
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2019
Jeffrey R. Rendlen, Chicago, IL (US);
Spencer Neilan, Chicago, IL (US);
Jeffrey R. Rendlen, Chicago, IL (US);
Spencer Neilan, Chicago, IL (US);
SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for optical device configuration. The methods comprise: receiving, by a mobile device, network configuration data for an electronic device that is at least partially out of reach to individuals without use of a climbable object, has an optical input device, and needs to have a network connection established; outputting from the mobile device a first visible sequence representing an activation code; receiving the activation code at the electronic device via the optical input device; performing operations by the electronic device to transition an operational mode to a configuration mode in response to the activation code; outputting from the mobile device a second visible sequence representing network configuration data for the electronic device; receiving the network configuration data at the electronic device via the optical input device; and modifying, by the electronic device, network settings in accordance with the network configuration data.