SECURE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION INITIALIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
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1. A wireless communication system comprising:
- a portable wireless device comprising a first manual interface device, the portable wireless device adapted to transmit an activation signal in response to manipulation of the first manual interface device; and
an onboard wireless communication device for a vehicle, the onboard wireless communication device adapted to transmit Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) initiation signals in response to receiving the activation signal.
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Abstract
A wireless communication system for use with a vehicle is disclosed. The communication system comprises a portable wireless device comprising a first manual interface device, the portable wireless device adapted to transmit an activation signal in response to manipulation of the first manual interface device, and an onboard wireless communication device for a vehicle. The onboard wireless communication device can be adapted to transmit Wi-Fi Protected Setup initiation signals in response to receiving the activation signal.
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1. A wireless communication system comprising:
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a portable wireless device comprising a first manual interface device, the portable wireless device adapted to transmit an activation signal in response to manipulation of the first manual interface device; and an onboard wireless communication device for a vehicle, the onboard wireless communication device adapted to transmit Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) initiation signals in response to receiving the activation signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of preparing secure communication between a vehicle and a wireless access point comprising:
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receiving a wireless activation signal from a key fob associated with the vehicle; and transmitting a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) initiation signal from the vehicle in response to reception by the vehicle of the wireless activation signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of preparing secure communication between a vehicle and a wireless access point comprising:
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receiving a wireless network security protocol initiation signal at the vehicle; transmitting a notification signal from the vehicle in response to receiving the wireless network security protocol initiation signal; receiving the notification signal at a key fob; operating a feedback device of the key fob in response to the notification signal; transmitting an acknowledgement signal from the key fob in response to manipulation of a manual interface device of the key fob; receiving the acknowledgement signal at the vehicle; and transmitting a wireless network security protocol response signal from the vehicle in response to receiving the acknowledgment signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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