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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2005
Michael S. Bernstein, Bothell, WA (US);
David Switzer, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel J. Polivy, Seattle, WA (US);
Bhrighu Sareen, Mississauga, CA;
Michael S. Bernstein, Bothell, WA (US);
David Switzer, Seattle, WA (US);
Daniel J. Polivy, Seattle, WA (US);
Bhrighu Sareen, Mississauga, CA;
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Described is a system and method that use the concept of channels by which computer users select an appropriate set of network settings maintained in the computer system for a particular network. Upon selection, the corresponding settings are automatically applied by the system. A channel manager manages sets of network settings for various networks, including ad hoc networks, wherein each set contains the information that is necessary to connect to a network. A user interface allows selection of a channel, e.g., via a friendly name. The network settings may be stored in files to allow users to easily copy settings. Complex channels are capable of connecting to different networks at different times in a priority ordering, depending on network availability. The channel manager is able to determine the current channel from current network settings. Metadata may be received and displayed in conjunction with the channel-related user interface.