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Smart-device communication in response to event

Abstract:

A smart device communication system and method are disclosed. The smart device communication system is based on an Internet of Things (IoT) device attached to or in vicinity to an object. In response to an occurrence related to the object, the IoT device sends an event signal that is received by one or more community-capable IoT devices that are geographically co-located with the object. The community-capable IoT device(s) respond by taking one or more actions in response to receiving the event signal. The IoT device and the community-capable IoT device(s) are not co-owned.