System and method for concurrent address allocation and authentication
US10284536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/5014
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for coordinating network entry of a device includes authenticating the device coupled to the controller, and allocating an address for the device, wherein allocating the address for the device occur concurrently with but independently of authenticating the device. The method also includes completing the network entry of the device upon successful completion of authenticating the device and allocating the address for the device.
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