公开(公告)号：US20170339739A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15672829

申请日：2017-08-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Vinesh Pallen ,  Hyeonkuk Jeong ,  Kapil Chhabra

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W12/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/003 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for allowing a first device to learn how to connect to a first network using information that a second device obtained about a second network that is related to the first network. The second device can perform a virtual network discovery of the first network on behalf of the first device. The second device can describe how to initiate one or more connections to the first network by modifying the information the second device obtained about the second network. The second device can send the information identifying how to initiate the connections to the first network to the first device. The first device can automatically initiate connections to the first network without requiring user input.

公开(公告)号：US09743450B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14625986

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Vinesh Pallen ,  Hyeonkuk Jeong ,  Kapil Chhabra

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: H04W76/025 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for allowing a first device to learn how to connect to a first network using information that a second device obtained about a second network that is related to the first network. The second device can perform a virtual network discovery of the first network on behalf of the first device. The second device can describe how to initiate one or more connections to the first network by modifying the information the second device obtained about the second network. The second device can send the information identifying how to initiate the connections to the first network to the first device. The first device can automatically initiate connections to the first network without requiring user input.

公开(公告)号：US09572190B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13910268

申请日：2013-06-05

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: H04W76/027 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W76/18 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A method automatically connects a device to a WiFi network. The method includes determining WiFi networks that are available for a connection thereto. The method includes categorizing each of the WiFi networks as a private WiFi network or a public WiFi network in which the private WiFi network utilizes a first association process while the public WiFi network utilizes a second association process. The method includes executing a first automatic connection process using the first association process until a successful connection is established to one of the private WiFi networks based upon a first prioritized list. The method includes executing a second automatic connection process until a successful connection is established to one of the public WiFi networks based upon a second prioritized list when the first automatic connection process to the private wireless networks is unsuccessful.

Abstract translation: 一种方法自动将设备连接到WiFi网络。 该方法包括确定可用于其连接的WiFi网络。 该方法包括将每个WiFi网络分类为私有WiFi网络或公共WiFi网络，其中私有WiFi网络利用第一关联过程，而公共WiFi网络利用第二关联过程。 该方法包括使用第一关联过程来执行第一自动连接过程，直到基于第一优先级列表向私有WiFi网络之一建立成功连接。 该方法包括当对专用无线网络的第一自动连接过程不成功时，基于第二优先级列表，执行第二自动连接过程直到成功连接到一个公共WiFi网络。

公开(公告)号：US09544838B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14449980

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W84/12

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 TM网络相关联。 接下来，无线设备检索用于连接到第一WI-FI TM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：US20150350993A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14292620

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Welly KASTEN ,  Chaitanya Mannemala ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Veerendra Boodannavar

IPC: H04W36/30 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W8/18

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W48/20

Abstract: A method, station and computer readable storage medium used to perform opportunistic roaming procedures. A station joined to a basic service set (BSS) of an access point (AP) performs a method including determining a roam profile for the station, the roam profile indicating at least one of available operating bands or available APs for the station, determining a first value associated with a network parameter of the joined AP, determining at least one roam candidate AP having a second value associated with the network parameter corresponding to the roam candidate AP, wherein the first and second values are a received signal strength indicator, determining whether a predetermined criteria value is satisfied based upon the first and second values, wherein the predetermined criteria value is a minimum difference between the first value and second value and roaming to the roam candidate AP when the predetermined criteria value is satisfied.

Abstract translation: 用于执行机会性漫游过程的方法，站和计算机可读存储介质。 加入接入点（AP）的基本服务集（BSS）的站执行包括确定站的漫游简档的漫游配置文件，指示站的可用操作频带或可用AP中的至少一个的漫游配置文件，确定 与所连接的AP的网络参数相关联的第一值，确定具有与对应于漫游候选AP的网络参数相关联的第二值的至少一个漫游候选AP，其中第一和第二值是接收信号强度指示符，确定是否 基于第一和第二值来满足预定标准值，其中，当满足预定标准值时，预定标准值是第一值和第二值之间的最小差值，并且漫游到漫游候选AP。

公开(公告)号：US09155030B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13929323

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kapil Chhabra ,  Artiom Shamis

IPC: H04W48/16 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W48/18

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W72/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for prioritizing network selection for overlapping networks. Overlapping networks include multiple networks with, for instance, different bandwidth limitations. For example, a Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) can broadcast two (2) overlapping networks in the same location: (i) a public network, and (ii) a private network. In one exemplary embodiment, a Wi-Fi client device performs fast scans to quickly locate one or more preferred networks (e.g., the last connected to public network). If the located preferred network is also identified as an overlapping network (e.g., based on location information, etc.), then the client device performs a comprehensive scan to identify all available networks, and applies a prioritization scheme to determine the highest priority network available (e.g., a private network).

Abstract translation: 用于重叠网络的网络选择优先级的方法和装置。 重叠网络包括具有例如不同带宽限制的多个网络。 例如，Wi-Fi接入点（AP）可以在相同位置广播两（2）个重叠网络：（i）公共网络和（ii）专用网络。 在一个示例性实施例中，Wi-Fi客户端设备执行快速扫描以快速定位一个或多个优选网络（例如，最后连接到公共网络）。 如果定位的优选网络也被标识为重叠网络（例如，基于位置信息等），则客户端设备执行全面扫描以识别所有可用网络，并且应用优先化方案来确定可用的最高优先级网络 （例如，专网）。

公开(公告)号：US20140269404A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13893131

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: H04W24/08

CPC classification number: H04W74/08 ,  H04W28/22

Abstract: A method and system are described for determining the reliability of the communications between a portable electronic device and an access point (AP) before associating with the AP. In the described embodiments, a first probe request frame is transmitted to the AP at a first data rate, and a first probe response frame is received from the AP, wherein the first probe response frame is responsive to the first probe request frame. Then, a second probe request frame is transmitted to the AP at a second data rate, wherein the first data rate is lower than the second data rate. Then, the portable electronic device determines if a second probe response frame is received from the AP, wherein the second probe response frame is responsive to the second probe request frame. The portable electronic device then determines the reliability of the communications between the portable electronic device and the AP.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在与AP关联之前确定便携式电子设备和接入点（AP）之间的通信的可靠性的方法和系统。 在所描述的实施例中，以第一数据速率向AP发送第一探测请求帧，并且从AP接收第一探测响应帧，其中第一探测响应帧响应于第一探测请求帧。 然后，以第二数据速率向AP发送第二探测请求帧，其中第一数据速率低于第二数据速率。 然后，便携式电子设备确定是否从AP接收到第二探测响应帧，其中第二探测响应帧响应于第二探测请求帧。 便携式电子设备然后确定便携式电子设备和AP之间的通信的可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US20140105195A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US13768669

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Saravanan Balasubarmaniyan ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: H04W48/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/20

Abstract: An electronic device, e.g., a mobile device, having access to a wireless network roams from one access point (AP) to another using access point detection based on location and learning. A learning scheme may modify a list of nearby access points determined based on location to identify neighboring access points where roaming is possible. The identified neighboring access points where roaming is possible may be ordered based on roaming history, such as the frequency of the roams to a particular AP. The roaming history may be maintained on a per client basis or aggregated across all clients using an AP.

Abstract translation: 具有访问无线网络的电子设备（例如，移动设备）使用基于位置和学习的接入点检测从一个接入点（AP）漫游到另一接入点。 学习方案可以修改基于位置确定的附近接入点的列表，以识别漫游是可能的相邻接入点。 可以基于漫游历史（例如漫游到特定AP的频率）来排序可能漫游的所识别的相邻接入点。 漫游历史可以在每个客户端上维护，也可以使用AP在所有客户端上进行聚合。

公开(公告)号：US20140068727A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13628327

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Artiom Shamis ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: H04W12/08

CPC classification number: H04W12/003 ,  H04L63/068 ,  H04W12/00522 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: In order to facilitate access to a wireless network, access information (and, more generally, credentials) may be provided to an electronic device via an image. In particular, the electronic device may capture an image that includes a representation of the access information. For example, the electronic device may scan a two-dimensional representation of the access information, such as a Quick Response (QR) code. Then, the electronic device may analyze the image to extract the access information. Next, the access information may be used to access the wireless network. This communication technique allows a user of the electronic device to access the wireless network with less effort, thereby improving the user's experience.

Abstract translation: 为了便于访问无线网络，可以经由图像向电子设备提供访问信息（以及更一般地，凭证）。 特别地，电子设备可以捕获包括访问信息的表示的图像。 例如，电子设备可以扫描诸如快速响应（QR）代码的访问信息的二维表示。 然后，电子设备可以分析图像以提取访问信息。 接下来，访问信息可以用于访问无线网络。 该通信技术允许电子设备的用户以更少的努力访问无线网络，从而改善用户的体验。

公开(公告)号：US20130331098A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13912616

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Saravanan Balasubramaniyan ,  Kapil Chhabra ,  Andreas Wolf ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: H04W48/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/06 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Automatically determining and alerting a user to available wireless networks. Initially, the method may automatically determine that one or more wireless networks are available to a wireless device at a location. The method may determine if the wireless device has been present at the first location for more than a threshold amount of time, e.g., based on periodic determination of the available wireless networks to the wireless device. Based on the wireless device being present at the first location for more than the threshold amount of time, an alert may be automatically displayed to the user on a display of the wireless device. The alert may indicate at least one wireless network of the one or more wireless networks at the first location. The wireless device may connect to wireless network indicated by the alert in response to user input.

Abstract translation: 自动确定和告警用户到可用的无线网络。 最初，该方法可以自动确定一个或多个无线网络对于一个位置处的无线设备是可用的。 该方法可以例如基于对无线设备的可用无线网络的周期性确定来确定无线设备是否已经存在于第一位置超过阈值量的时间。 基于在第一位置处存在超过阈值时间量的无线设备，可以在无线设备的显示器上自动向用户显示警报。 警报可以指示在第一位置处的一个或多个无线网络的至少一个无线网络。 无线设备可以响应于用户输入连接到由警报指示的无线网络。