Method and apparatus for local domain management using device with local authority module
US7793105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/603
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for local domain management are provided and include a local domain authority device. The local domain authority (LDA) device includes a location limited channel (LLC) interface for transmitting and receiving information of devices which are positioned within a limited location and a (LDA) module for authenticating a device which is selected as a member of a domain from the devices, transmitting device authentication information corresponding to the domain, to the authenticated device via the LLC interface, and registering the authenticated device as a member of the domain. The method and device provide an easy and secure means for domain management.
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