公开(公告)号：US10425976B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-24

申请号：US15883584

申请日：2018-01-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel R. Borges ,  Sriram Hariharan ,  Matthew L. Semersky ,  Michael J. Giles ,  Andre M. Boule ,  Brian D. Pietsch ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Ganesha Adkasthala Ganapathi Batta ,  Christopher R. Whitney ,  Tanya G. Kancheva ,  Friedrich W. Drees

IPC: H04W76/10 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/04 ,  H04W4/44 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: The embodiments set forth herein disclose techniques for enabling a user device to seamlessly establish a secure, high-bandwidth wireless connection with a vehicle accessory system to enable the user device to wirelessly stream user interface (UI) information to the vehicle accessory system. To implement this technique, a lower-bandwidth wireless technology (e.g., Bluetooth) is used as an initial means for establishing a Wi-Fi pairing between the user device and the vehicle accessory system. Wi-Fi parameters associated with a Wi-Fi network provided by the vehicle accessory system can be communicated to the user device using the lower-bandwidth wireless technology. A secure Wi-Fi connection can then be established between the user device and the vehicle accessory system using the provided Wi-Fi parameters. The embodiments also disclose a technique for enabling the user device to automatically reconnect with the vehicle accessory system in a seamless manner (e.g., when returning to a vehicle).

公开(公告)号：US09973895B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15619116

申请日：2017-06-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kapil Chhabra ,  Welly Kasten ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Chaitanya Mannemala

IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W8/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: After detecting an access-intent operation, an electronic device establishes a connection with a second electronic device using a communication protocol. The electronic devices exchange identifiers, and the second electronic device provides information specifying a preferred channel to use with a second communication protocol. Based at least in part on the preferred channel of the second electronic device and on communication contexts of the electronic devices, the electronic device selects a channel and transmits to the second electronic device information specifying the selected channel. The electronic device remotely accesses credential information based on the exchanged identifiers, and using the credential information, the electronic devices establish a secure connection via the selected channel using the second communication protocol. The electronic device determines a distance to the second electronic device using wireless ranging via the secure connection. When the electronic devices are proximate to each other, the electronic device can be unlocked.

公开(公告)号：US09888501B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US15017523

申请日：2016-02-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel R. Borges ,  Sriram Hariharan ,  Matthew L. Semersky ,  Michael J. Giles ,  Andre M. Boule ,  Brian D. Pietsch ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Ganesha Adkasthala Ganapathi Bata ,  Christopher R. Whitney ,  Tanya G. Kancheva ,  Friedrich W. Drees

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: H04W76/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: The embodiments set forth herein disclose techniques for enabling a user device to seamlessly establish a secure, high-bandwidth wireless connection with a vehicle accessory system to enable the user device to wirelessly stream user interface (UI) information to the vehicle accessory system. To implement this technique, a lower-bandwidth wireless technology (e.g., Bluetooth) is used as an initial means for establishing a Wi-Fi pairing between the user device and the vehicle accessory system. Wi-Fi parameters associated with a Wi-Fi network provided by the vehicle accessory system can be communicated to the user device using the lower-bandwidth wireless technology. A secure Wi-Fi connection can then be established between the user device and the vehicle accessory system using the provided Wi-Fi parameters. The embodiments also disclose a technique for enabling the user device to automatically reconnect with the vehicle accessory system in a seamless manner (e.g., when returning to a vehicle).

公开(公告)号：US20140362835A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13912926

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Vinesh Pallen ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04W56/00

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  H04L2463/062 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A system and method synchronizes network data for a device registered to a user. The network data includes a list of a plurality of known wireless networks and authentication data associated with each of the known wireless networks. The method includes establishing a connection to a server of a synchronization network. The method includes transmitting identification data to the server. The identification data indicates the network data corresponding to the user to which the device is registered. The method includes receiving the list of known wireless networks from the server via the synchronization network. The method includes receiving a secure file including the authentication data from the server via the synchronization network.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法将注册到用户的设备的网络数据同步。 网络数据包括多个已知无线网络和与每个已知无线网络相关联的认证数据的列表。 该方法包括建立与同步网络的服务器的连接。 该方法包括向服务器发送标识数据。 识别数据表示对应于设备登记的用户的网络数据。 该方法包括经由同步网络从服务器接收已知无线网络的列表。 该方法包括经由同步网络从服务器接收包括认证数据的安全文件。

公开(公告)号：US10694449B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16511474

申请日：2019-07-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

IPC: H04W48/12 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W8/12 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for automatically detecting and connecting to a Wi-Fi network. In these methods, a wireless device listens for beacons that are sent using a low-power wireless protocol. Once the wireless device detects a first beacon at a first location, the wireless device extracts a first beacon region identifier from the beacon and correlates the first beacon region identifier with a first Wi-Fi network that is located at the first location. Next, the wireless device retrieves a first set of credentials for connecting to the first Wi-Fi network. Once the first set of credentials is retrieved, the wireless device uses the first set of credentials to connect to the first Wi-Fi network.

公开(公告)号：US09980208B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15400622

申请日：2017-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W48/12 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W48/12 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for automatically detecting and connecting to a Wi-Fi network. In these methods, a wireless device listens for beacons that are sent using a low-power wireless protocol. Once the wireless device detects a first beacon at a first location, the wireless device extracts a first beacon region identifier from the beacon and correlates the first beacon region identifier with a first Wi-Fi network that is located at the first location. Next, the wireless device retrieves a first set of credentials for connecting to the first Wi-Fi network. Once the first set of credentials is retrieved, the wireless device uses the first set of credentials to connect to the first Wi-Fi network.

公开(公告)号：US20160037439A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14449980

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04W76/02

CPC classification number: H04W48/12 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for automatically detecting and connecting to a Wi-Fi network. In these methods, a wireless device listens for beacons that are sent using a low-power wireless protocol. Once the wireless device detects a first beacon at a first location, the wireless device extracts a first beacon region identifier from the beacon and correlates the first beacon region identifier with a first Wi-Fi network that is located at the first location. Next, the wireless device retrieves a first set of credentials for connecting to the first Wi-Fi network. Once the first set of credentials is retrieved, the wireless device uses the first set of credentials to connect to the first Wi-Fi network.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于自动检测和连接到Wi-Fi网络的装置和方法。 在这些方法中，无线设备监听使用低功率无线协议发送的信标。 一旦无线设备在第一位置检测到第一信标，则无线设备从信标中提取第一信标区域标识符，并将第一信标区标识符与位于第一位置的第一Wi-Fi网络相关联。 接下来，无线设备检索用于连接到第一Wi-Fi网络的第一组凭证。 一旦检索到第一组凭证，无线设备将使用第一组凭证连接到第一个Wi-Fi网络。

公开(公告)号：US09204375B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13773256

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kapil Chhabra ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Veerendra M. Boodannavar

IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/14 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W48/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/14 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A method and system are described for determining parameters of an access point (AP). In the described embodiments, during a first time period, a portable electronic device (PED) scans for APs on a wireless local area network (WLAN) channel. Then, when an AP is detected on the WLAN channel, the PED determines if the AP includes a general advertisement service (GAS) protocol to make available information related to services provided by the AP. If the AP includes the GAS protocol, then the PED transmits a GAS request frame to the AP. If a response to the GAS request frame is not received from the AP within the first time period, then the PED extends the dwell time to wait for the response for a second time period, wherein a duration of the second time period is determined based on a total allowable time to scan for APs.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确定接入点（AP）的参数的方法和系统。 在所描述的实施例中，在第一时间段期间，便携式电子设备（PED）扫描无线局域网（WLAN）信道上的AP。 然后，当在WLAN信道上检测到AP时，PED确定AP是否包括通用广告服务（GAS）协议，以提供与由AP提供的服务相关的可用信息。 如果AP包括GAS协议，则PED向AP发送GAS请求帧。 如果在第一时间段内没有从AP接收到对GAS请求帧的响应，则PED延长了停留时间，以等待第二时间段的响应，其中第二时间段的持续时间基于 扫描AP的总允许时间。

公开(公告)号：US20150223070A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14502221

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kapil Chhabra ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Maziar Brumand

IPC: H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/06

CPC classification number: H04L63/107 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/0892 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: An electronic device connects to a network associated with a service provider via a router at a home location. During a time interval, the electronic device provides information specifying a network address of the router to an authentication computer when the electronic device is connected to a network. The authentication computer uses the received information to determine a connection pattern of the electronic device. Moreover, the authentication computer identifies that the electronic device is at the home location based on the connection pattern. Then, the authentication computer provides, to an accounting computer associated with the service provider, a request to allow the electronic device to access a wireless network associated with the service provider at a remote location (which is other than the home location). Furthermore, the authentication computer communicates network information to the electronic device, which allows the electronic device to access the wireless network without providing authentication information.

Abstract translation: 电子设备通过家乡位置的路由器连接到与服务提供商相关联的网络。 在时间间隔期间，当电子设备连接到网络时，电子设备向认证计算机提供指定路由器的网络地址的信息。 认证计算机使用所接收的信息来确定电子设备的连接模式。 此外，认证计算机基于连接模式识别电子设备在家庭位置。 然后，认证计算机向与服务提供商相关联的会计计算机提供允许电子设备在远程位置（不同于家庭位置）访问与服务提供商相关联的无线网络的请求。 此外，认证计算机将网络信息传送到电子设备，这允许电子设备在不提供认证信息的情况下访问无线网络。

公开(公告)号：US11206582B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US15593686

申请日：2017-05-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Venkateswara Rao Manepalli ,  Paul V. Flynn ,  Artiom Shamis ,  Thanigaivelu Elangovan ,  Vijay Venkataraman ,  Ajoy K. Singh ,  Veerendra Boodannavar

IPC: H04W36/00 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04W48/16

Abstract: Embodiments for performing a fast return to Wi-Fi following completion of a cellular voice call are provided. These embodiments include detecting that a device has switched from communicating over a Wi-Fi interface to communicating over a cellular interface; determining the earliest time that the device can switch back to Wi-Fi; and instituting the switch. In some embodiments, the process of performing a fast return to Wi-Fi is carried out by devices having small form factors, such as smartwatches and other wearables, which may be susceptible to coexistence and peak power problems. The fast return to Wi-Fi embodiments disclosed herein allow a device to perform a voice call over a cellular interface when Wi-Fi calling is not available, and switch over to a Wi-Fi interface immediately upon completion of the voice call in order to conserve battery life, achieve higher data speeds, and avoid high costs associated with cellular data transmissions.