Patent ID: 7930553
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for utilizing a public wireless local area network (WPAN) for a client with a smart card, comprising: creating a one-time entropy generated password for a client including: combining an identification information of the client, an encryption key provided by the WPAN, and a predetermined text character string to create client identifying information; calculating a hash value of the created client identifying information, wherein the calculated hash value includes a plurality of octet values; and converting any non-alphanumeric octet values of the plurality of octet values of the calculated hash value into an alphanumeric octet value; storing the one-time entropy generated password and identification information of the client on a public wireless local area network; and utilizing the one-time entropy generated password and identity information of the client to authenticate the client in the public wireless local area network.