Snap inc. (20240334195). SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR PAIRING COLLOCATED USERS simplified abstract
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SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR PAIRING COLLOCATED USERS
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Inventor(s)
Savanah Frisk of Los Angeles CA (US)
[[:Category:Andrés Monroy-hern�ndez of Princeton NJ (US)|Andrés Monroy-hern�ndez of Princeton NJ (US)]][[Category:Andrés Monroy-hern�ndez of Princeton NJ (US)]]
Quan Thoi Minh Nguyen of Palo Alto CA (US)
Yu Jiang Tham of Los Angeles CA (US)
Michael Jing Xu of Los Angeles CA (US)
SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR PAIRING COLLOCATED USERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240334195 titled 'SECURITY PROTOCOL FOR PAIRING COLLOCATED USERS
The system described in the patent application allows for the detection of a second client device in proximity to a first client device, generating a pairing code, establishing a communication pathway between the two devices based on the pairing code, and presenting a collocation indicator at the first client device.
- Detecting proximity of two client devices
- Generating a pairing code for communication
- Establishing a communication pathway based on the pairing code
- Presenting a collocation indicator at the first client device
Potential Applications: - Secure device pairing for file sharing - Bluetooth device connectivity - Smart home automation systems
Problems Solved: - Simplifying the process of connecting devices - Enhancing security during device pairing - Improving user experience with seamless connectivity
Benefits: - Enhanced user convenience - Increased security in device communication - Streamlined device pairing process
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Device Pairing System for Seamless Connectivity" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as consumer electronics, IoT devices, and smart home automation systems to improve user experience and security in device communication.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve the security of device pairing?
- This system enhances security by generating a unique pairing code for establishing a communication pathway between devices, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
2. What are the potential implications of this technology in the consumer electronics market?
- This technology can lead to the development of more user-friendly and secure devices, enhancing the overall consumer experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system to perform operations that include: detecting, at a first client device, a second client device in proximity with the first client device; generating a pairing code in response to the detecting the second client device in proximity of the first client device; establishing a communication pathway between the first client device and the second client device based on at least the pairing code; and presenting a collocation indicator at the first client device based on the establishing the communication pathway, according to certain example embodiments.
