SECURE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION INITIALIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
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1. A wireless communication system for a vehicle comprising:
- a portable wireless device comprising first and second manual interface devices and adapted to transmit a wireless network security protocol confirmation signal in response to manipulation of the first and second manual interface devices; and
an onboard wireless communication device for the vehicle, adapted to accept a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) session outcome in response to receiving the wireless network security protocol confirmation signal.
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Abstract
A wireless communication system for a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a portable wireless device comprising first and second manual interface devices and adapted to transmit a wireless network security protocol confirmation signal in response to manipulation of the first and second manual interface devices, and an onboard wireless communication device for the vehicle, adapted to accept a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) session outcome in response to receiving the wireless network security protocol confirmation signal.
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1. A wireless communication system for a vehicle comprising:
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a portable wireless device comprising first and second manual interface devices and adapted to transmit a wireless network security protocol confirmation signal in response to manipulation of the first and second manual interface devices; and an onboard wireless communication device for the vehicle, adapted to accept a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) session outcome in response to receiving the wireless network security protocol confirmation signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of confirming establishment of secure wireless network communication between a vehicle and a wireless access point, the method comprising:
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receiving a wireless network security protocol confirmation signal at the vehicle from a key fob associated with the vehicle; and accepting an outcome of a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) session between the vehicle and the wireless access point at the vehicle in response to receiving the wireless network security protocol confirmation signal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of establishing secure wireless communication between a vehicle and a wireless access point comprising:
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receiving an activation signal at the vehicle; transmitting a wireless network security protocol initiation signal from the vehicle in response to the activation signal; performing a wireless network security protocol session from the vehicle in response to a wireless network security protocol signal from the wireless access point; and operating a feedback device of the vehicle after completion of the wireless network security protocol session; and retaining the outcome of the wireless network security protocol session in response to receiving a confirmation signal from a key fob associated with the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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