18489561. SECURE PASSWORD SHARING FOR WIRELESS NETWORKS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

SECURE PASSWORD SHARING FOR WIRELESS NETWORKS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Alexander D. Sanciangco of San Jose CA (US)

Bob Bradley of San Jose CA (US)

Marc J. Krochmal of Santa Clara CA (US)

Nathan A. Kralian of San Jose CA (US)

Welly Kasten of San Jose CA (US)

Patrick L. Coffman of San Francisco CA (US)

SECURE PASSWORD SHARING FOR WIRELESS NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18489561 titled 'SECURE PASSWORD SHARING FOR WIRELESS NETWORKS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a computing device that enables a nearby computing device to access a wireless network. The method includes receiving a request from the nearby computing device, presenting a notification to the user of the computing device, and providing a password to the nearby computing device upon approval.

• The computing device can be configured to enable nearby devices to access a wireless network.
• The method involves receiving a request from a nearby device to access the network.
• The request includes user information associated with the nearby device.
• A notification is presented to the user of the computing device upon recognizing the nearby device.
• The user can approve or deny the request.
• If approved, a password is provided to the nearby device for accessing the wireless network.

Potential Applications:

• This technology can be used in public spaces like cafes, airports, or libraries, where users can easily grant access to nearby devices.
• It can be implemented in smart homes to allow guests or temporary users to connect to the home network without sharing the main password.
• This technology can be useful in office environments, where employees can quickly grant network access to visitors or colleagues.

Problems Solved:

• Simplifies the process of granting temporary network access to nearby devices.
• Eliminates the need for manually sharing network passwords, which can be time-consuming and insecure.
• Provides a secure and controlled method for granting access to a wireless network.

Benefits:

• Enhances user convenience by simplifying the process of connecting nearby devices to a wireless network.
• Improves network security by providing temporary access with unique passwords instead of sharing the main network password.
• Enables efficient and controlled access to wireless networks in various settings, reducing administrative overhead.

Original Abstract Submitted

This application relates to a computing device that can be configured to implement a method for enabling a nearby computing device to access a wireless network by carrying out the techniques described herein. In particular, the method can include the steps of (1) receiving a request from the nearby computing device to access the wireless network, where the request includes user information associated with the nearby computing device, (2) presenting a notification associated with the request in response to determining, based on the user information, that the nearby computing device is recognized by the computing device, and (3) in response to receiving an approval for the nearby computing device to access the wireless network: providing, to the nearby computing device, a password for accessing the wireless network.