System and method for distributing wireless network access parameters
CA 2623944 C · Owner: Qualcomm Incorporated · Inventors: Prakash, Rajat; Jain, Nikhil
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A system and method are provided for distributing wireless network access parameters in a multi-mode communications user terminal (UT). The method includes: establishing a link between a UT and a first communications network (i.e. a cellular network); accessing a parameters server via the first network; downloading access parameters for a wireless second communications , network (i.e. a Wireless Local Area Network); and using the downloaded , access parameters to establish a wireless link between the UT and the second communications network. The downloaded access parameters may include information such as a security key, Service Set IDentifier (SSID) traffic , channel allocation, and …
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- Filed September 28, 2006 and granted February 19, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 28, 2026.
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