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Dynamic PSK for Hotspots

  • US 20130212656A1
  • Filed: 02/09/2012
  • Published: 08/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing secured network access, the method comprising:

  • receiving a request initiated by a user device located within a range of a hotspot, the request sent via an open communication network associated with the hotspot and concerning secured network access at the hotspot by the user device;

    executing instructions stored in memory, wherein execution of the instructions by a processor generates a unique pre-shared key for the user device based on information in the received request;

    transmitting the unique pre-shared key over the open communication network for display on a webpage accessible to the user device, wherein the user device uses the unique pre-shared key in a subsequent request for secured network access; and

    storing in memory the unique pre-shared key in association with information regarding the user device, wherein secured network access is granted at the hotspot in response to the subsequent request by the user device, the subsequent request including the unique pre-shared key.

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