Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2002-11-18
2009-06-02
Flynn, Nathan J. (Department: 2454)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
Reexamination Certificate
active
07543043
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a communication apparatus and method that allow setting for forming a wireless link to be automatically executed without requiring a special setting operation. A personal computer1forms a wireless link with an access-point device3using a wireless communication unit, and exchanges data with, for example, a server (not shown) connected to a network4, via the access-point device3. The personal computer1requires an SSID and a WEP KEY defined in IEEE 802.11b to be set before forming a wireless link with the access-point device3. The setting is executed only by placing an IC card2within a predetermined distance of (or momentarily in contact with) an IC-card contactless communication unit19of the personal computer1. The present invention can be applied to a wireless LAN system including personal computers, PDAs, access-points, etc.
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Igarashi Tatsuya
Noda Takurou
Sato Makoto
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Flynn Nathan J.
Keefer Michael E
Sony Corporation
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