System and method for simplified wifi set up of client devices
US11251955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless communication device for use with a communication device and a network gateway connected to the Internet, wherein the communication device can communicate with the network gateway. The wireless communication device includes: a communication component operable to communicate with the network gateway; a memory component having temporary network access credentials stored therein; and a credential feature associated with the temporary network access credentials and being accessible by the communication device. The communication component can further establish a temporary network connection with the gateway based on the temporary network access credentials, and can further join a permanent network with the gateway.
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