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`Exhibit 3 – Infringement Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 10,104,425
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`The ‘425 Patent –
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`45. A wireless device
`for communicating
`information
`comprising:
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`[a] a transceiver
`configured to receive,
`via a WiFi network, a
`first wireless signal
`corresponding to
`information directed to
`the wireless device, the
`information comprising
`a call,
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`HTC 5G Hub
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`The HTC 5G Hub is a wireless device for communicating information.
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`For example, the HTC 5G Hub is a mobile hub that communicates information in many ways, such as placing
`and receiving phone calls (through its use as a hotspot), sending and receiving video or audio data signals, or
`controlling or monitoring smart home devices.
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`The HTC 5G Hub has a transceiver configured to receive, via a WiFi network, a first wireless signal
`corresponding to information directed to the wireless device, the information comprising a call.
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`For example, the HTC 5G Hub is configured to operate as a 5G hotspot that enables up to 20 users connect to
`its 5G connectivity. A user of a first mobile device, for example, can create a WiFi connection with the HTC
`5G Hub. The user of the first mobile device may initiate a voice or video call with another device using that
`WiFi connection to the HTC 5G Hub. After receiving, over WiFi, a wireless signal reflective of the call
`initiation from the first mobile device, the HTC 5G Hub may then complete the call to the other device using its
`5G network connection. The wireless signal reflective of the call initiation, as well as any signals used to set up
`the WiFi connection or any signals that are sent after the call has been initiated, are examples of the claimed
`first wireless signal.
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`Exhibit 3 – Infringement Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 10,104,425
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`Exhibit 3 – Infringement Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 10,104,425
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`The HTC 5G Hub uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform.
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`Given the HTC 5G Hub’s ability to make voice or video calls to a device on behalf of a mobile device
`connected to the HTC 5G Hub via WiFi, a transceiver associated with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile
`Platform is configured to receive, via a WiFi network, a first wireless signal corresponding to information
`directed to the wireless device, the information comprising a call.
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`[b] the first wireless
`signal being a
`compressed signal,
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`The first wireless signal is a compressed signal.
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`For example, the HTC 5G Hub uses the 802.11ac networking standard for WiFi communications.
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`The 802.11ac standard allows for compressed signals to be transmitted and received. One example of that is a
`technique called beamforming. Beamforming improves WiFi reception and reduces interference by focusing a
`WiFi signal in a specific direction. As part of the beamforming process, the device seeking a WiFi connection,
`sends compressed signals to the source of the WiFi connection.
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`https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-3600-series/white-paper-
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`The compressed signals used as part of beamforming in 802.11ac are examples of the claimed compressed first
`wireless signal.
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`Alternatively, the 802.11ac standard also allows signals to be sent using quadrature amplitude modulation
`(“QAM”) techniques. QAM is a type of compression. Signals sent to an HTC 5G Hub using a QAM technique
`are another example of the claimed compressed first wireless signal.
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`[c] wherein the
`wireless device is
`configured to receive
`an instruction to make
`the call; and
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`The HTC 5G Hub is configured to receive an instruction to make the call.
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`For example, the HTC 5G Hub is configured to operate as a 5G hotspot that enables up to 20 users connect to
`its 5G connectivity. A user of a first mobile device, for example, can create a WiFi connection with the HTC
`5G Hub. The user of the first mobile device may initiate a voice or video call with another device using that
`WiFi connection to the HTC 5G Hub. After receiving, over WiFi, a wireless signal reflective of the call
`initiation from the first mobile device, the HTC 5G Hub may then complete the call to the other device using its
`5G network connection. The wireless signal reflective of the call initiation includes an example of the claimed
`instruction to make the call.
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`[d] a wireless signal
`conversion unit
`including a decoder
`configured to perform a
`conversion of the first
`wireless signal to
`accommodate
`production of the
`information,
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`[e] wherein the
`decoder is configured
`to decompress the first
`wireless signal, said
`conversion comprising
`decompressing the first
`wireless signal;
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`Exhibit 3 – Infringement Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 10,104,425
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`The HTC 5G Hub has a wireless signal conversion unit including a decoder configured to perform a conversion
`of the first wireless signal to accommodate production of the information.
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`For example, when the HTC 5G Hub receives compressed signals from a mobile device as part of a
`beamforming process, the HTC 5G Hub converts the signals by decompressing them so that the WiFi
`connection between the HTC 5G Hub and mobile device can made or improved, which enables a call initiated
`by the mobile device to be made and, ultimately, allows voice or video data to be produced on a destination
`device for the call.
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`Alternatively, when the HTC 5G Hub receives QAM signals from a mobile device, the HTC 5G Hub converts
`the signals by decompressing (demodulating) them so that the signals can be further processed to be sent as part
`of a call to a destination device over a 5G connection.
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`The decoder is configured to decompress the first wireless signal, said conversion comprising decompressing
`the first wireless signal.
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`For example, when the HTC 5G Hub receives compressed signals from a mobile device as part of a
`beamforming process, the HTC 5G Hub converts the signals by decompressing them so that the WiFi
`connection between the HTC 5G Hub and mobile device can made or improved, which enables a call initiated
`by the mobile device to be made and, ultimately, allows voice or video data to be produced on a destination
`device for the call.
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`Alternatively, when the HTC 5G Hub receives QAM signals from a mobile device, the HTC 5G Hub converts
`the signals by decompressing (demodulating) them so that the signals can be further processed to be sent as part
`of a call to a destination device over a 5G connection.
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`The HTC 5G Hub is configured to communicate information for managing a status update via the WiFi network
`in connection with a second wireless signal regarding the status update.
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`[f] wherein the
`wireless device is
`further configured to
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`communicate
`information for
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`network in connection
`with a second wireless
`signal regarding the
`status update,
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`For example, using the Google Assistant, the HTC 5G Hub can control, monitor, or otherwise manage a status
`update of an item, such as a smart home device.
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`The HTC 5G Hub can send information over Wi-Fi to, for example, control smart home devices including, but
`not limited to, light bulbs, thermostats, locks, outlets, and dimmers. Information that is sent to control a smart
`home device is information for managing a status update via the WiFi network.
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`For example, using the Google Assistant, the HTC 5G Hub can receive a voice command from a user
`instructing the HTC 5G Hub to control a smart home device. The HTC 5G Hub converts the voice command
`into digital information reflective of the command, which is then sent over Wi-Fi by the HTC 5G Hub to the
`Google Assistant cloud. The Google Assistant cloud, in turn, uses the information from the HTC 5G Hub to
`compose a message known as an intent. The intent is sent to the smart device management cloud, which in turn
`tells a hub/bridge in the user’s home to control the smart home device to effectuate the action indicated by the
`voice command.
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`An example of an item whose status update is managed by the HTC 5G Hub is a Philips Hue lightbulb. Using
`the Google Assistant, the HTC 5G Hub can receive a voice command from a user instructing the HTC 5G Hub
`to control a Philips Hue lightbulb. For example, the HTC 5G Hub can instruct the lightbulb to dim to 50%.
`The HTC 5G Hub converts the voice command into digital information reflective of the command to dim the
`lightbulb to 50%, which is then sent over Wi-Fi by the HTC 5G Hub to the Google Assistant cloud. The
`Google Assistant cloud, in turn, uses the information from the HTC 5G Hub to compose a message known as an
`intent. The intent is sent to the smart device management cloud, which in turn tells a Philips Hue Bridge in the
`user’s home to control the smart home device to effectuate the action indicated by the voice command, in this
`case dim the lights to 50%. When the Philips Hue lightbulb successfully dims to 50%, it sends a message to the
`Philips Hue Bridge that the lightbulb was successfully dimmed.
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`Ultimately, the HTC 5G Hub may receive a message that the lightbulb has now been dimmed to 50% and
`inform the user via the Google Assistant. When the HTC 5G Hub receives this message and notifies the user,
`that is another example of communicating information for managing a status update via the WiFi network.
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`Communicating information for managing a status update may also occur in response to a query from the user.
`For example, a user may ask the Google Assistant whether a particular light is on. In response, the device status
`(e.g., whether the particular light is on) is provided to the HTC 5G Hub.
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`Alternatively, a signal may be actively pushed from a smart home device indicating a status update for the
`device. If a signal is subsequently sent to the HTC 5G Hub indicative of that status update, that operation
`would also qualify as communicating information for managing a status update via the WiFi network (for
`example, a Philips Hue light bulb indicates that the light has been set to 50%).
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`When the smart home device controlled or monitored by the HTC 5G Hub is a device controlled or monitored
`over a short range wireless network such as Zigbee or Z-Wave, the HTC 5G Hub communicates information for
`managing a status update in connection with a second wireless signal regarding the status update.
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`The second wireless signal is transmitted from a sensing device via a short range wireless communication
`channel.
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`When the HTC 5G Hub is used to manage the status update of a smart home device controlled or monitored
`using a a Zigbee or Z-Wave connection, the second wireless signal is transmitted from a sensing device via a
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`short range wireless communication channel. The Zigbee or Z-Wave connection is the short range
`communication channel.
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`For example, when a Philips Hue lightbulb whose status update is being managed by the HTC 5G Hub sends to
`the HTC 5G Hub information reflective of the status update, the Philips Hue lightbulb (which is controlled
`using a Zigbee connection) is a sensing device that transmits the second wireless signal via a short range
`wireless communication channel.
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`The second wireless signal comprises information associated with an identifier for the sensing device.
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`For example, when a sensing device that is controlled using a Zigbee or Z-Wave connection sends a signal
`reflecting a status update (for example, that the lightbulb has been dimmed to 50%), that signal also must
`include an identifier associated with the sensing device so that the Google Assistant on the HTC 5G Hub can be
`provided with accurate updated status information for informing the user of the HTC 5G Hub.
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`p. 312 Zigbee spec
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`Exhibit 3 – Infringement Claim Chart for U.S. Patent No. 10,104,425
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`The Wi-Fi network used by the HTC 5G Hub to manage the status update of an item is separate from the short
`range wireless communication channel.
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`For example, the network communication channel over which the HTC 5G Hub sends or receives information
`for managing a status update is a channel established on a WiFi network, whereas the short range wireless
`communication channel is established on one of a Zigbee or Z-Wave network. Because the WiFi network is
`separate from Zigbee or Z-Wave, it is separate from the claimed short range wireless communication channel.
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`network is separate
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