Secure wireless network credential sharing
US9301141B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless communications system mitigates the threat of a man-in-the-middle attack when sharing network credentials with a new device. A new wireless device signals that it needs credentials if no other devices are signaling that they need credentials. The new device provides a visible or audible indicator when requested to do so by a device with credentials. Either in response to approval by a user or automatically in response to the indicator, the device with credentials shares credentials with the new device, which can then establish a connection to the network.
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