18514399. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WI-FI CONNECTION USING WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP IN PORTABLE TERMINAL simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WI-FI CONNECTION USING WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP IN PORTABLE TERMINAL
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WI-FI CONNECTION USING WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18514399 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WI-FI CONNECTION USING WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP IN PORTABLE TERMINAL
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method and apparatus for Wi-Fi connection based on Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) in a portable terminal.
- Entering group owner mode of Wi-Fi Direct when enabling WPS is requested
- Entering WPS session mode in WPS registrar mode
- Determining nearby Access Points (AP) or devices with enabled modes
- Disabling registrar and group owner modes when AP with enabled registrar mode is found
- Enabling WPS session in enrollee mode and accessing discovered AP
Potential Applications
- Secure and easy Wi-Fi connection setup in portable devices
- Streamlining the process of connecting to Wi-Fi networks
Problems Solved
- Simplifying the process of connecting to Wi-Fi networks
- Enhancing security during the connection setup process
Benefits
- Improved user experience with simplified Wi-Fi setup
- Enhanced security features for Wi-Fi connections
Original Abstract Submitted
A method and an apparatus for Wi-Fi connection based on Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) in a portable terminal are provided. The method includes entering a group owner mode of Wi-Fi Direct when enabling of WPS is requested, after entering the group owner mode, entering a WPS session mode where the portable terminal is operable in a WPS registrar mode, determining whether an Access Point (AP) whose WPS session of the WPS registrar mode is enabled or a device whose group owner mode is enabled, exists nearby, and when an AP whose WPS registrar mode is enabled is discovered, disabling the WPS registrar mode and the group owner mode, enabling a WPS session where the portable terminal is to operate in a WPS enrollee mode, and accessing the discovered AP.
