PAIRING OF WIRELESS DEVICES USING A WIRED MEDIUM
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1. A method for pairing a wireless device with a host device, the method comprising:
- at the wireless device;
receiving a pairing request from the host device over a wireless network;
after detecting a wired connection between the wireless device and the host device,waiting at least a pre-determined time period or until receiving a pin code from the host device over the wired connection;
when not receiving the pin code during the pre-determined time period,presenting a pin code prompt screen to a user of the wireless device, andreceiving a pin code through a user input device of the wireless device;
after receiving the pin code,generating authentication data based on the received pin code;
sending the authentication data from the wireless device to the host device; and
subsequently completing pairing of the wireless device with the host device when the wireless device has been authenticated.
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Abstract
Techniques that facilitate pairing of wireless devices with other wireless devices are disclosed. According to one aspect, a pair of wireless devices can be paired for wireless data exchange using an available wired link. Advantageously, the wired link can be used to transport a pin code from one of the wireless devices to the other. Consequently, pairing of the wireless devices can be completed without necessitating user entry of a pin code so long as the wired link is available.
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1. A method for pairing a wireless device with a host device, the method comprising:
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at the wireless device; receiving a pairing request from the host device over a wireless network; after detecting a wired connection between the wireless device and the host device, waiting at least a pre-determined time period or until receiving a pin code from the host device over the wired connection; when not receiving the pin code during the pre-determined time period, presenting a pin code prompt screen to a user of the wireless device, and receiving a pin code through a user input device of the wireless device; after receiving the pin code, generating authentication data based on the received pin code; sending the authentication data from the wireless device to the host device; and subsequently completing pairing of the wireless device with the host device when the wireless device has been authenticated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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