Apple's New Patent Enhances Public Wi-Fi Security and Usability

Apple's New Patent Enhances Public Wi-Fi Security and Usability - Know More

Apple was granted a patent for a public Wi-Fi network ranking system based on quality and security.

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The system, titled "Crowd Sourced Privacy Preserving Access Point Mapping," anonymizes user data while mapping Wi-Fi access points.

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It collects reports from devices about the wireless access points they use, including various attributes and measurements.

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The system generates a network topography, calculates quality scores, and provides information on network characteristics.

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The system aims to make connecting to public Wi-Fi easier and more secure, allowing users to decide whether to connect.

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It addresses risks from public networks, which can be targeted for financial, identity, and data theft.

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This could be integrated as a first-party solution for Apple's devices, enhancing their connectivity features.

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