Apparatus for associating a client device or service with a wireless network
US8627420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network association apparatus includes identification information and an authorization credential associated with a specific client device or service to be connected to a wireless network. The apparatus is configured to automatically provide the identification information and the authorization credential to a host device of a wireless network in a secure fashion when brought into close proximity to or physically connected with the host of the wireless network. The apparatus may comprise an RFID tag.
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