Altice USA patented a method for customers to easily connect new wireless devices to Wi-Fi networks using QR codes. The system generates a QR code with network login information, which can be scanned by devices for automatic connection. The QR code is displayed on a TV channel for easy access. GlobalData’s report on Altice USA gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Method for providing wi-fi network access via qr code

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Altice USA Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11962842B1) outlines a method and system for providing access to a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) network within a customer's premises. The method involves receiving a device request for Wi-Fi settings at the customer premises equipment (CPE), which is then communicated to the service provider to determine the most current instance of the Wi-Fi settings reflecting any changes made by the customer. Subsequently, a Quick Response (QR) code representing the updated Wi-Fi settings is delivered to a television on a dedicated channel, allowing users to connect their mobile devices by scanning the QR code. The system includes processors and memory configured to facilitate this process, ensuring seamless access to the wireless network based on the scanned QR code.

Furthermore, the patent details additional features such as the display of the QR code as an overlay on the current television channel, enabling easy access to the Wi-Fi network settings. The method also accommodates changes to the Wi-Fi SSID, password, or both, ensuring that the most recent updates are accurately reflected in the QR code. Additionally, the system allows for user interaction through a remote control associated with the television, including voice commands to initiate the device request for Wi-Fi settings. Overall, the patent presents an innovative approach to simplifying the process of connecting to a Wi-Fi network within a customer's premises, enhancing user experience and convenience through the use of QR code technology.

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