System and method for connecting client devices to a network

US9106635B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9106635-B2
Application numberUS-201313741598-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 15, 2013
Priority dateMar 1, 2012
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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A system and method are provided for enabling a client device to connect to a network. The method comprises: obtaining an authorization code via a communication channel different from the network, the authorization code corresponding to the client device; and after detecting initiation of a security negotiation protocol by the client device, using the authorization code in at least one security negotiation operation.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method of enabling a client device to connect to a network, the method comprising: obtaining, at a server device and from the client device, an authorization code via an out-of-band communication channel different from the network, the authorization code corresponding to the client device; and after detecting initiation of a security negotiation protocol by the client device, using the authorization code in at least one cryptographic operation duri…

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What does patent US9106635B2 cover?
A system and method are provided for enabling a client device to connect to a network. The method comprises: obtaining an authorization code via a communication channel different from the network, the authorization code corresponding to the client device; and after detecting initiation of a security negotiation protocol by the client device, using the authorization code in at least one security…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Certicom Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04L63/126. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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