FACILITATING NETWORK LOGIN

摘要

A system and method for transmitting user credentials to another device. According to some embodiments, a method is described of receiving into a first portable electronic device a set of credentials from a user, the set of credentials to include a WLAN SSID and a network key, the set of credentials to allow the first device to connect to the WLAN. The set of credentials is used to connect the first device to the WLAN. The first device creates a message for wireless transmission, the message includes the set of credentials for accessing the WLAN and is adapted to be delivered to a second device. Finally, the first device transmits the message over the air, wherein the message is addressed to the second device. The second device receives the message and uses the credentials in the message to connect to the WLAN. Other embodiments are also described.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
receiving into a first portable electronic device credentials from a user, the credentials to include a password, and the credentials to allow the first device to access protected content; using the credentials to access the protected content such that at least a portion of the protected content is displayed at the first device; creating a message for wireless transmission, wherein the message includes the credentials for accessing the protected content and an identification of the protected content accessible with the credentials and further wherein the message is adapted to be delivered to a second portable electronic device over the air; and transmitting the message over the air by the first device, wherein the message is addressed to the second device.