Time based wireless access provisioning
US6891807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B17/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for the time-based provisioning of wireless devices. A network access point monitors operation of wireless devices within a service region. When provisioning logic is activated at the network access point, the access point determines if the tracked parameter (such as power on or the onset of signal transmission) of the wireless device occurs within a designated time interval from the time of the provisioning activation. If the tracked device qualifies, the network access point proceeds with provisioning the device. In one system embodiment, the network access point tracks the power on time of wireless devices. When a wireless device to be authorized is powered on, the provisioning logic at the network access point notes the power on time. The user then activates the provisioning access at the network access point, and the network access point provisions the wireless device if it is recently powered on.
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