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Method and System for Provisioning an Electronic Device

  • US 20160094994A1
  • Filed: 03/11/2015
  • Published: 03/31/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for provisioning an electronic device with network credentials that enable the electronic device access to a secure wireless network, the method comprising:

  • on a client device having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors;

    logging onto a user account managed by a remote server, the server being remotely located from the client device;

    receiving from the remote server a link approval response indicating that an electronic device is available for provisioning in association with the user account, the electronic device being remotely located from the server;

    establishing a short range wireless link between the electronic device and the client device;

    obtaining, at the client device, network credentials for accessing a secure wireless network, the network credentials being configured to enable the electronic device to independently access the secure wireless network;

    in response to receiving the link approval response;

    encrypting at least a portion of the network credentials using a password key provided by the remote server; and

    sending the encrypted network credentials to the electronic device over the short range wireless link.

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