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    Method and apparatus for automatically detecting and connecting to Wi-Fi networks
    11.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for automatically detecting and connecting to Wi-Fi networks 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10356696B2

    公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

    申请号：US15983737

    申请日：2018-05-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

    IPC: H04W88/06 ,  H04W8/12 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/12 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W84/12

    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for automatically detecting and connecting to a Wi-Fi network. In these methods, a wireless device listens for beacons that are sent using a low-power wireless protocol. Once the wireless device detects a first beacon at a first location, the wireless device extracts a first beacon region identifier from the beacon and correlates the first beacon region identifier with a first Wi-Fi network that is located at the first location. Next, the wireless device retrieves a first set of credentials for connecting to the first Wi-Fi network. Once the first set of credentials is retrieved, the wireless device uses the first set of credentials to connect to the first Wi-Fi network.

    Customer identification for seamless wireless-network access
    12.
    发明授权
    Customer identification for seamless wireless-network access 有权

    公开(公告)号：US09930048B2

    公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

    申请号：US14502221

    申请日：2014-09-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Kapil Chhabra ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Maziar Brumand

    IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W4/02

    CPC classification number: H04L63/107 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/0892 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08

    Abstract: An electronic device connects to a network associated with a service provider via a router at a home location. During a time interval, the electronic device provides information specifying a network address of the router to an authentication computer when the electronic device is connected to a network. The authentication computer uses the received information to determine a connection pattern of the electronic device. Moreover, the authentication computer identifies that the electronic device is at the home location based on the connection pattern. Then, the authentication computer provides, to an accounting computer associated with the service provider, a request to allow the electronic device to access a wireless network associated with the service provider at a remote location (which is other than the home location). Furthermore, the authentication computer communicates network information to the electronic device, which allows the electronic device to access the wireless network without providing authentication information.

    Device and method for associating with WiFi networks
    13.
    发明授权
    Device and method for associating with WiFi networks 有权
    与WiFi网络关联的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号：US09572190B2

    公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

    申请号：US13910268

    申请日：2013-06-05

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

    IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W84/12

    CPC classification number: H04W76/027 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W76/18 ,  H04W84/12

    Abstract: A method automatically connects a device to a WiFi network. The method includes determining WiFi networks that are available for a connection thereto. The method includes categorizing each of the WiFi networks as a private WiFi network or a public WiFi network in which the private WiFi network utilizes a first association process while the public WiFi network utilizes a second association process. The method includes executing a first automatic connection process using the first association process until a successful connection is established to one of the private WiFi networks based upon a first prioritized list. The method includes executing a second automatic connection process until a successful connection is established to one of the public WiFi networks based upon a second prioritized list when the first automatic connection process to the private wireless networks is unsuccessful.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法自动将设备连接到WiFi网络。 该方法包括确定可用于其连接的WiFi网络。 该方法包括将每个WiFi网络分类为私有WiFi网络或公共WiFi网络，其中私有WiFi网络利用第一关联过程，而公共WiFi网络利用第二关联过程。 该方法包括使用第一关联过程来执行第一自动连接过程，直到基于第一优先级列表向私有WiFi网络之一建立成功连接。 该方法包括当对专用无线网络的第一自动连接过程不成功时，基于第二优先级列表，执行第二自动连接过程直到成功连接到一个公共WiFi网络。

    Detecting and connecting to Wi-Fi™ networks
    14.
    发明授权
    Detecting and connecting to Wi-Fi™ networks 有权
    检测并连接到Wi-Fi™网络

    公开(公告)号：US09544838B2

    公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

    申请号：US14449980

    申请日：2014-08-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

    IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W84/12

    CPC classification number: H04W48/12 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/22

    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for automatically detecting and connecting to a WI-FI™ network. In these methods, a wireless device listens for beacons that are sent using a low-power wireless protocol. Once the wireless device detects a first beacon at a first location, the wireless device extracts a first beacon region identifier from the beacon and correlates the first beacon region identifier with a first WI-FI™ network that is located at the first location. Next, the wireless device retrieves a first set of credentials for connecting to the first WI-FI™ network. Once the first set of credentials is retrieved, the wireless device uses the first set of credentials to connect to the first WI-FI™ network.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于自动检测和连接到WI-FI™网络的装置和方法。 在这些方法中，无线设备监听使用低功率无线协议发送的信标。 一旦无线设备在第一位置检测到第一信标，则无线设备从信标中提取第一信标区域标识符，并将第一信标区标识符与位于第一位置的第一WI-FI TM网络相关联。 接下来，无线设备检索用于连接到第一WI-FI TM网络的第一组凭证。 一旦检索到第一组凭证，无线设备将使用第一组凭证连接到第一个WI-FI™网络。

    Methods and apparatus for network selection in overlapping network environments
    15.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for network selection in overlapping network environments 有权
    重叠网络环境中网络选择的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号：US09155030B2

    公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

    申请号：US13929323

    申请日：2013-06-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Kapil Chhabra ,  Artiom Shamis

    IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W48/18

    CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W72/02

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for prioritizing network selection for overlapping networks. Overlapping networks include multiple networks with, for instance, different bandwidth limitations. For example, a Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) can broadcast two (2) overlapping networks in the same location: (i) a public network, and (ii) a private network. In one exemplary embodiment, a Wi-Fi client device performs fast scans to quickly locate one or more preferred networks (e.g., the last connected to public network). If the located preferred network is also identified as an overlapping network (e.g., based on location information, etc.), then the client device performs a comprehensive scan to identify all available networks, and applies a prioritization scheme to determine the highest priority network available (e.g., a private network).

    Abstract translation: 用于重叠网络的网络选择优先级的方法和装置。 重叠网络包括具有例如不同带宽限制的多个网络。 例如，Wi-Fi接入点（AP）可以在相同位置广播两（2）个重叠网络：（i）公共网络和（ii）专用网络。 在一个示例性实施例中，Wi-Fi客户端设备执行快速扫描以快速定位一个或多个优选网络（例如，最后连接到公共网络）。 如果定位的优选网络也被标识为重叠网络（例如，基于位置信息等），则客户端设备执行全面扫描以识别所有可用网络，并且应用优先化方案来确定可用的最高优先级网络 （例如，专网）。

    WI-FI CREDENTIAL SHARING USING IMAGES
    16.
    发明申请
    WI-FI CREDENTIAL SHARING USING IMAGES 审中-公开
    使用图像的WI-FI共享共享

    公开(公告)号：US20140068727A1

    公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

    申请号：US13628327

    申请日：2012-09-27

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Tito Thomas

    IPC: H04W12/08

    CPC classification number: H04W12/003 ,  H04L63/068 ,  H04W12/00522 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18

    Abstract: In order to facilitate access to a wireless network, access information (and, more generally, credentials) may be provided to an electronic device via an image. In particular, the electronic device may capture an image that includes a representation of the access information. For example, the electronic device may scan a two-dimensional representation of the access information, such as a Quick Response (QR) code. Then, the electronic device may analyze the image to extract the access information. Next, the access information may be used to access the wireless network. This communication technique allows a user of the electronic device to access the wireless network with less effort, thereby improving the user's experience.

    Abstract translation: 为了便于访问无线网络，可以经由图像向电子设备提供访问信息（以及更一般地，凭证）。 特别地，电子设备可以捕获包括访问信息的表示的图像。 例如，电子设备可以扫描诸如快速响应（QR）代码的访问信息的二维表示。 然后，电子设备可以分析图像以提取访问信息。 接下来，访问信息可以用于访问无线网络。 该通信技术允许电子设备的用户以更少的努力访问无线网络，从而改善用户的体验。

    Wireless login with secure proximity detection
    19.
    发明授权
    Wireless login with secure proximity detection 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10225694B2

    公开(公告)日：2019-03-05

    申请号：US15975635

    申请日：2018-05-09

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Kapil Chhabra ,  Welly Kasten ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Chaitanya Mannemala

    IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/00

    Abstract: After detecting an access-intent operation, an electronic device establishes a connection with a second electronic device using a communication protocol. The electronic devices exchange identifiers, and the second electronic device provides information specifying a preferred channel to use with a second communication protocol. Based at least in part on the preferred channel of the second electronic device and on communication contexts of the electronic devices, the electronic device selects a channel and transmits to the second electronic device information specifying the selected channel. The electronic device remotely accesses credential information based on the exchanged identifiers, and using the credential information, the electronic devices establish a secure connection via the selected channel using the second communication protocol. The electronic device determines a distance to the second electronic device using wireless ranging via the secure connection. When the electronic devices are proximate to each other, the electronic device can be unlocked.

    Fast Return to Wi-Fi
    20.
    发明申请
    Fast Return to Wi-Fi 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20180332506A1

    公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

    申请号：US15593686

    申请日：2017-05-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Venkateswara Rao Manepalli ,  Paul V. Flynn ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Thanigaivelu Elangovan ,  Vijay Venkataraman ,  Ajoy K. Singh ,  Veerendra Boodannavar

    IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W48/16

    CPC classification number: H04W36/0022 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06

    Abstract: Embodiments for performing a fast return to Wi-Fi following completion of a cellular voice call are provided. These embodiments include detecting that a device has switched from communicating over a Wi-Fi interface to communicating over a cellular interface; determining the earliest time that the device can switch back to Wi-Fi; and instituting the switch. In some embodiments, the process of performing a fast return to Wi-Fi is carried out by devices having small form factors, such as smartwatches and other wearables, which may be susceptible to coexistence and peak power problems. The fast return to Wi-Fi embodiments disclosed herein allow a device to perform a voice call over a cellular interface when Wi-Fi calling is not available, and switch over to a Wi-Fi interface immediately upon completion of the voice call in order to conserve battery life, achieve higher data speeds, and avoid high costs associated with cellular data transmissions.

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