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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2009
Robert Bradley, Foster City, CA (US);
Christopher B. Zimmermann, San Jose, CA (US);
Philip Kearney, San Jose, CA (US);
Robert Bradley, Foster City, CA (US);
Christopher B. Zimmermann, San Jose, CA (US);
Philip Kearney, San Jose, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus that enable solicited access to a secure wireless network having complex security protocols. In one embodiment, such solicited access is performed using a streamlined or reduced number of steps and includes an exemplary active/passive scanning protocol and use of an optimized service discovery protocol (SDP). Furthermore, multiple aspects of the invention are directed to improving and enhancing user experience, including a reduction of 'human' interaction requirements for secure network operation (such as changing settings, entering addresses, etc.), and furthermore, integrated utilization of human readable text.