SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVICE AUTHENTICATION IN A DYNAMIC NETWORK USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES

摘要

A short-range wireless network is established by direct communication between wireless devices and wireless access points. A wireless communication device provides initial registration information to a network and becomes a registered device. An API is downloaded to the wireless device to permit automatic authentication of the device for future communications. When a registered device enters a venue, at least one access point will automatically detect the wireless device and extract the necessary identification data to permit authentication of the device. Customized messages may be provided to the wireless device. If the wireless device enters a different venue, even in another city or state, the registration data may be automatically extracted by an AP and provided to a cloud network for authentication. Authenticated devices receive a list of authenticated vendors and unauthenticated vendors near the present location of the authenticated device.

主权项

1. A method for device authentication in a wireless communication network comprising:
receiving an authentication request from a wireless communication device at a wireless access point; determining a present location of the wireless communication device; in response to the authentication request, verifying an identity of the wireless communication device; and if the identity is verified, providing the wireless communication device with a list of authenticated vendors in a geographic region proximate the present location of the wireless communication device.