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Wireless local area network hotspot registration using near field communications

  • US 10,034,260 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2016
  • Issued: 07/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A first device, comprising:

  • a first processor configured to;

    transmit a first message to a second wireless device with a second processor using wireless short-range communication when the first device is within communication range of the second wireless device, wherein the first message automatically initiates a registration process with an access point (AP) of a wireless local area network (WLAN) associated with the second wireless device; and

    receive a response message from the second wireless device in response to transmitting the first message, wherein the response message comprises a first identifier (ID) that identifies the second wireless device and registration information that identifies the WLAN.

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