18124469. SCALABLE PERSONAL DEVICE SHARING simplified abstract (Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP)
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SCALABLE PERSONAL DEVICE SHARING
Organization Name
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Inventor(s)
Anjanish Pandey of Bangaluru (IN)
Suresh Vaidya of Bengaluru (IN)
SCALABLE PERSONAL DEVICE SHARING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18124469 titled 'SCALABLE PERSONAL DEVICE SHARING
The abstract describes a patent application where an access point (AP) receives a network-access request with a multi-pre-shared key (MPSK) password, queries an authentication server to determine the owner of a device, and enforces a device-sharing policy based on the MPSK passwords of multiple devices.
- The AP receives an advertisement packet from the first device indicating a service provided and forwards this information to a device-sharing server to obtain a device-sharing policy.
- The device-sharing policy may involve allowing a second device access to the service provided by the first device based on authentication through MPSK passwords.
- The AP can facilitate communication between devices by responding to multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) queries and allowing access to services based on ownership verification.
Potential Applications: - Secure device sharing in a network environment - Efficient management of access control for multiple devices - Enhanced communication and collaboration between devices
Problems Solved: - Simplifying the process of sharing services between devices - Ensuring secure access to services based on ownership verification - Streamlining network authentication and authorization processes
Benefits: - Improved security and privacy for shared services - Enhanced user experience through seamless device communication - Efficient utilization of network resources through controlled access
Commercial Applications: Title: Secure Device Sharing Technology for Enhanced Network Access Control This technology can be applied in smart homes, offices, and public Wi-Fi networks to enable secure and efficient device sharing, enhancing user experience and network management capabilities.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve network security and access control? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for IoT devices and smart environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
An access point (AP) receives a network-access request comprising a first multi-pre-shared key (MPSK) password and queries an authentication server to determine an owner of a first device based on the first MPSK password. The AP receives, from the first device, an advertisement packet indicating a service provided by the first device and forwards information about the service and the owner to a device-sharing server to obtain a device-sharing policy. The AP enforces the device-sharing policy, which can include receiving from a second device, a multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) query, indicating the first device in an mDNS response corresponding to the mDNS query in response to determining that the second device belongs to the owner of the first device based on a second MPSK password of the second device, and allowing the second device to access the service provided by the first device.
