Method for gateway onboarding for IoT networks
US11044607B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method for gateway onboarding for the Internet of Things providing for securely controlling access to a network by a gateway through a self-service registration web portal. The method steps include entering serial number and gateway information into a self-service registration web portal by a user; submitting the registration request to network controller; attempting to connect to network by gateway by presenting the serial number; verifying, by the administrator, the serial number and user validity; if verified, approving gateway for access to network; allowing gateway on network; and issuing configuration parameters.
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