In-field smart device updates
US9241270B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for causing a device to join a local area network or fabric. A joining device sends an indication that the electronic device is not connected to a network type and receives a device ID for an assisting device to assist the electronic device in joining a network of the network type. Moreover, the assisting device resides on the network. The joining device then authenticates to the assisting device from the assisting device and receives network credentials for the network. Furthermore, the joining device joins the network using the network credentials.
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