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Method and an apparatus for onboarding in an IoT network

US11558187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2018
Grant dateJan 17, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/805
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for joining an Internet of Things (IoT) network are provided, the apparatus including a communicator configured to receive, from an electronic device, an encrypted auto-onboard configuration data associated with the IoT network, a sensor configured to detect a user command, and at least one processor configured to generate a decryption key based on features extracted from the user command, decrypt the encrypted auto-onboard configuration data using the decryption key, and join the IoT network.

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