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Gateway enrollment for Internet of Things device management

US11916911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2023
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are various examples for enrollment of gateway enrollment for Internet-of-Things (IoT) device management. In some examples, a client device receives a gateway management installation package from a management service. The client device installs a gateway management application to the gateway device using the installation package. Enrollment credentials are entered through a user interface generated using the gateway management application and shown on the client device. The client device instructs the gateway management application enroll the gateway device with the management service. Usage of the enrollment credentials prevents a user from being exposed to gateway credentials that authenticate communications between the gateway device and the management service.

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