Apparatus and method for virtual pairing using an existing wireless connection key
US9015487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/061
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for virtual pairing of a first peer device with a second peer device. In the method, a nonce is generated at the first peer device for use in virtually pairing the first and second peer devices to establish a first-type wireless connection. The nonce is forwarded from the first peer device to the second peer device over an already established second-type wireless connection between the first and second peer devices. At least one new key is generated from the nonce and a shared key for the already established second-type wireless connection. The first peer device is virtually paired with the second peer device using the at least one new key to establish the first-type wireless connection between the first and second peer devices.
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