Network access for non-network-enabled devices
US8458293B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pocket-size authentication token for authenticating an individual to a network and enabling a wireless network connection for a non-network-enabled device. Authentication token acts as a security token or dongle, supplying credentials of one individual to the network in order to gain access to the network. Authentication token provides the electrical interface and all logic required to communicate with the network, utilizing a wireless network access device. Authentication token provides the electrical interface and all logic required to communicate with the non-network-enabled device. Authentication token transfers data from the non-network-enabled device to the individual's online account.
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