WO2008048809A2 - Automatic ad-hoc network creation and coalescing using wps - Google Patents

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WO2008048809A2
WO2008048809A2 PCT/US2007/080733 US2007080733W WO2008048809A2 WO 2008048809 A2 WO2008048809 A2 WO 2008048809A2 US 2007080733 W US2007080733 W US 2007080733W WO 2008048809 A2 WO2008048809 A2 WO 2008048809A2
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  • the present invention relates to wireless communication networks, and more particularly to a protocol for establishing an ad-hoc wireless fidelity (WiFi) network.
  • WiFi wireless fidelity
  • a method of adding a first device to an ad-hoc network previously established by a second device includes, in part, placing the second device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by the first device, intercepting a beacon of the first device during one of the scan periods of the second device; verifying whether the intercepted beacon includes an attribute of the second device; and prompting a user with an option to allow the first device to be added to the ad-hoc network if the intercepted beacon includes the attribute.
  • the first and second devices are previously configured as registrars.
  • the method further includes, in part, performing a handshake if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
  • the device further includes, in part, means for modifying beacons of the first device to include an attribute associated with the second device if the user responds affirmatively to the option; and means for attempting to reconfigure the first device as an enrollee if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
  • the device further includes, in part, means for modifying its beacons if a condition is satisfied.
  • Figures IA- 1C show various logical components of a multitude of infrastructure wireless networks.
  • Figure 4 shows a pair of devices adapted to form a network after they have been configured as registrars, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a flowchart of step carried out to enable a device configured as a registrar to join an ad-hoc network established by another registrar, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • WPS ad-hoc WSC
  • every N beacon periods where N is configurable, one of the devices enters an enrollee scan mode to intercept the beacons transmitted by other devices. Assume in the example shown in Figure 5 than N is equal to 3. Assume further that device 60 enters an enrollee scan mode between the times T 5 and T 7 , T 12 and Ti 5 , etc., and device 80 enters an enrollee scan mode between the times T 2 and T 4 , T 8 and Tn, etc. Accordingly, between the times T 2 and T 4 , for example, device 80 remains active and does not enter the stand-by mode. Similarly, between the times T 5 and T 7 , for example, device 60 remain active and does not enter the stand-by mode.
  • the period covering two successive beacon transmissions is referred to in the following as scanning period.
  • a predefined condition establishes that the device with the later time stamp is to become an enrollee and the device with the earlier time stamp is to remain a registrar.
  • device 60 has an earlier time stamp than device 80.
  • the user of device 80 is prompted with an option to decide whether to join device 60's network. This notification may be made via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on device 80, or an audible beep played via a speaker disposed on device 80, etc. If the user responds affirmatively to this option, device 80's beacons are modified to include additional information elements.
  • the enrollee beacons are modified 1 10.
  • the registrar's user is presented with an option 1 14 to decide whether he/she is interested in adding the enrollee to the registrar's network. If the user responds affirmatively to this option, a handshake is performed 116 between the two devices and an attempt is made by the enrollee to join the registrar's network 118.

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A device previously configured as a registrar and that has established an independent ad-hoc network is automatically discovered by another device also previously configured as a registrar. To form an ad-hoc wireless network between these two devices, each device periodically enters a scanning mode to scan for and intercept beacons transmitted by the other device. Upon such interception, one of the devices becomes an enrollee in accordance with a predefined condition and in response to a user selected option. Subsequently, the enrollee modifies its beacons to include an attribute, such as the MAC address, associated with the other device. After intercepting the modified beacon, the remaining registrar prompts it user to decide whether to allow the enrollee to join the registrar's network. If the user responds affirmatively, a handshake is performed between the two devices and a subsequent attempt is made by the enrollee to join the registrar's network.

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AUTOMATIC AD-HOC NETWORK CREATION AND COALESCING
USING WPS
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims benefit under 35 USC §1 19(e) of U.S. provisional application number 60/829,614, filed October 16, 2006, entitled "Automatic Ad-Hoc Network Creation and Coalescing Using WPS", commonly assigned, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
[0002] The present application is also related to U.S. application number 11/800,166, attorney docket number MPl 229, filed May 4, 2007, entitled "Ad-Hoc Simple Configuration", commonly assigned, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
[0003] The present application is also related to U.S. application number , attorney docket number MP 1382, filed concurrently herewith, entitled "Power Save Mechanisms For Dynamic Ad-Hoc Networks", commonly assigned, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates to wireless communication networks, and more particularly to a protocol for establishing an ad-hoc wireless fidelity (WiFi) network.
[0005] WiFi networks are well known and are being increasingly used to exchange data. One known WiFi standard, commonly referred to as WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) or WiFi Simple Configuration (WSC), is a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standard that defines the communication modes and the associated configuration protocols for an infrastructure WLAN.
[0006] There are three logical components in an infrastructure WSC network, namely a registrar, an access point (AP) and an enrollee. Referring to Figure IA, to establish a wireless communications link with legacy AP 10, WSC client 12 first seeks to acquire network credentials from external registrar 14 using an 802.11 ad-hoc network. Subsequently, WSC client 12 establishes a link to legacy AP 10 using the network credentials that WSC client 12 has acquired from external registrar 14.
[0007] Referring to Figure IB, AP 20 is shown as having an embedded registrar. To establish a communications link with AP 20, WSC client 22 first seeks to acquire network credentials from AP 20's embedded registrar over an 802.11 infrastructure network. Subsequently, using the acquired network credentials, WSC client 22 wirelessly connects to AP 20.
[0008] Referring to Figure 1C, to establish a communications link with WSC AP 30, WSC client 32 first seeks to acquire network credentials using an extended authentication protocol (EAP) via WSC AP 30. WSC AP 30 relays the WSC client 32's EAP message to registrar 34 using a Universal Plug and Play (UpnP) protocol. Next, using the acquired network credentials supplied by registrar 34, WSC client 32 establishes a communications link with WSC AP 30. WSC and its communication protocols are described, for example, in Wi-Fi Simple Configuration Specification, Version 1.0a, February 10, 2006, by Wi-Fi Simple Configuration Working Group in the Wi-Fi Alliance.
[0009] As electronic devices with wireless network capabilities become more pervasive, it would be desirable to enable two or more of such devices to form an ad-hoc wireless network to exchange data or interact without using an access point. Furthermore, it would be desirable to ensure that such data exchange or interaction is carried out in a user-friendly manner.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method of enabling a first device to join an ad-hoc network previously established by a second device includes, in part, placing the first device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by the second device, and prompting a user of the first device to join the ad-hoc network if the first device intercepts a beacon of the second device during the scanning mode. The first and second devices are previously configured as registrars.
[0011] The method further includes, in part, modifying beacons of the first device to include an attribute associated with the second device if the user responds affirmatively to the option; and attempting to reconfigure the first device as an enrollee if the user responds affirmatively to the option. The method further includes, in part, modifying beacons of the first device if a condition is satisfied.
[0012] In some embodiments, the condition is defined by a comparison of time stamps from ad-hoc beacons associated with the two devices. In other embodiments, the condition is defined by a comparison of media access controller (MAC) addresses of the two devices. In some embodiments, the option is presented via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on the first device. In another embodiment, the option is presented via an audible sound played through a speaker disposed on the first device. In some embodiments, the attribute that is included in the modified beacon is the MAC address of the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
[0013] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method of adding a first device to an ad-hoc network previously established by a second device includes, in part, placing the second device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by the first device, intercepting a beacon of the first device during one of the scan periods of the second device; verifying whether the intercepted beacon includes an attribute of the second device; and prompting a user with an option to allow the first device to be added to the ad-hoc network if the intercepted beacon includes the attribute. The first and second devices are previously configured as registrars. The method further includes, in part, performing a handshake if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
[0014] In one embodiment, the option is presented via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on the second device. In another embodiment, the option is presented via an audible sound played on a speaker disposed on the second device. In one embodiment, the attribute is the MAC address of the second device. In one embodiment, the beacons of the first device is modified to include the attribute associated with the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
[0015] A device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is adapted to participate in a wireless ad-hoc network session . The device is initially configured to operate as a registrar and is operative to operate in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by a second device. The first device is further operative to prompt a user to join the ad-hoc network of the second device if the first device intercepts a beacon of the second device during the scanning mode.
[0016] In one embodiment, the first device is further operative to modify its beacons to include an attribute associated with the second device if the user responds affirmatively to the option. If the user responds affirmatively to the option, the first device become an enrollee. In one embodiment, the condition is defined by a comparison of time stamps. In another embodiment, the condition is defined by a comparison of media access controller (MAC) addresses. In one embodiment, the beacons of the first device are modified if a condition is satisfied.
[0017] In one embodiment, the first device includes an LCD panel to display the option. In another embodiment, the first device includes a speaker adapted to audibly broadcast the option. In some embodiments, the attribute is the MAC address of the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
[0018] A device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention is adapted to be placed in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan and intercept beacons transmitted by a second device. The first device is further adapted to verify whether the intercepted beacon includes an attribute of the first device and to prompt a user with an option to allow the second device to be added to the ad-hoc network previously established by the first device. The first device is further adapted to initiate a handshake if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
[0019] In one embodiment, the first device includes an LCD panel to display the option. In another embodiment, the first device includes a speaker adapted to audibly broadcast the option. In some embodiments, the attribute is the MAC address of the first device. In one embodiment, the beacons of the first device is modified to include the attribute associated with the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
[0020] A device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes, in part, means for enabling the device to join an ad-hoc network previously established by a second device, means for placing the first device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by the second device, and means for prompting a user of the first device to join the ad-hoc network if the first device intercepts a beacon of the second device during the scanning mode. The first and second devices are previously configured as registrars.
[0021] The device further includes, in part, means for modifying beacons of the first device to include an attribute associated with the second device if the user responds affirmatively to the option; and means for attempting to reconfigure the first device as an enrollee if the user responds affirmatively to the option. The device further includes, in part, means for modifying its beacons if a condition is satisfied.
[0022] In some embodiments, the condition is defined by a comparison of time stamps associated with the two devices. In other embodiments, the condition is defined by a comparison of media access controller (MAC) addresses of the two devices. In some embodiments, the option is presented via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on the first device. In another embodiment, the option is presented via an audible sound played through a speaker disposed on the first device. In some embodiments, the attribute that is included in the modified beacon is the MAC address of the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
[0023] A device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention includes, in part, means for placing the device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by a second device, means for intercepting a beacon of the second device during one of the scan periods of the first device; means for verifying whether the intercepted beacon includes an attribute of the first device; and means for prompting a user with an option to allow the second device to be added to the ad-hoc network of the first device if the intercepted beacon includes the attribute. The first and second devices are previously configured as registrars. The device further includes, in part, means for performing a handshake if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
[0024] In one embodiment, the option is presented via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on the second device. In another embodiment, the option is presented via an audible sound played on a speaker disposed on the second device. In one embodiment, the attribute is the MAC address of the second device. In one embodiment, the beacons of the first device is modified to include the attribute associated with the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
[0025] A device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a device having disposed therein a processor and a medium for storing codes for execution by the processor, the medium including code for placing the first device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by the second device, and code for prompting a user of the first device to join the ad-hoc network if the first device intercepts a beacon of the second device during the scanning mode. The first and second devices are previously configured as registrars.
[0026] The medium further includes, in part, code for modifying beacons of the first device to include an attribute associated with the second device if the user responds affirmatively to the option; and code for attempting to reconfigure the first device as an enrollee if the user responds affirmatively to the option. The medium further includes, in part, code for modifying the beacons if a condition is satisfied.
[0027] In some embodiments, the condition is defined by a comparison of time stamps associated with the two devices. In other embodiments, the condition is defined by a comparison of media access controller (MAC) addresses of the two devices. In some embodiments, the option is presented via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on the first device. In another embodiment, the option is presented via an audible sound played through a speaker disposed on the first device. In some embodiments, the attribute that is included in the modified beacon is the MAC address of the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
[0028] A device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a device having disposed therein a processor and a medium for storing code for execution by the processor, the medium including code for placing the device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by a second device, code for intercepting a beacon of the second device during one of the scan periods of the first device; code for verifying whether the intercepted beacon includes an attribute of the first device; and code for prompting a user with an option to allow the second device to be added to the ad-hoc network of the first device if the intercepted beacon includes the attribute. The first and second devices are previously configured as registrars. The device further includes, in part, code for performing a handshake if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
[0029] In one embodiment, the option is presented via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on the second device. In another embodiment, the option is presented via an audible sound played on a speaker disposed on the second device. In one embodiment, the attribute is the MAC address of the second device. In one embodiment, the beacons of the first device is modified to include the attribute associated with the second device. In one embodiment, the first device joins the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without either of the first and second devices being first powered off.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] Figures IA- 1C show various logical components of a multitude of infrastructure wireless networks.
[0031] Figure 2 shows a pair of wireless devices configured to establish a wireless ad-hoc network.
[0032] Figure 3 shows beacon transmission times associated with the devices shown in Figure
2.
[0033] Figure 4 shows a pair of devices adapted to form a network after they have been configured as registrars, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] Figure 5 shows beacon transmission times as well scanning periods of the devices shown in Figure 4, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0035] Figure 6 is a flowchart of step carried out to enable a device configured as a registrar to join an ad-hoc network established by another registrar, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0036] A device previously configured as a registrar and that has established an independent ad-hoc network is automatically discovered by another device also previously configured as a registrar. To form an ad-hoc wireless network between these two devices, each device periodically enters a scanning mode to scan for and intercept beacons transmitted by the other device. Upon such interception, one of the devices becomes an enrollee in accordance with a predefined condition and in response to a user selected option. Subsequently, the enrollee modifies its beacons to include an attribute, such as the MAC address, associated with the other device. After intercepting the modified beacon, the remaining registrar prompts its user to decide whether to allow the enrollee to join the registrar's network. If the user responds affirmatively, a handshake is performed between the two devices and a subsequent attempt is made by the enrollee to join the registrar's network. Although the following description is made with reference to an ad-hoc WSC (WPS) network, it is understood that the present invention applies to any other ad-hoc network, WSC or otherwise.
[0037] Figure 2 shows a pair of devices 40 and 50. Each of these device is assumed to have been previously configured as a conventional registrar and to have established an independent network. Device 40 is shown as having formed network 45, and device 50 is shown as having formed network 55. Assume that their respective users are interested in enabling these two devices to exchange data or otherwise interact with one another. For example, devices 40 and 50 may be digital cameras and their users may be interested in exchanging images, or they may be game consoles and their users may be interested in playing an interactive game. Devices 40 and 50 are typically battery-powered, and therefore it is desirable to control and minimize their battery consumption.
[0038] Because devices 40 and 50 are assumed to have been previously configured as registrars, they do not perform enrollee scans to join each other's networks. Each of devices 40 and 50 may be caused to become an enrollee if is turned off and turned back on, as described in copending related U.S. application number 1 1/800,166, attorney docket number MP1229, filed May 4, 2007, entitled "Ad-Hoc Simple Configuration". Alternatively, each such device may be adapted to present its respective user with an option of selecting between adopting an enrollee or a registrar mode of operation when the two users physically acknowledge each other's presence and seek to form a network. This would require the two users to negotiate and agree on selecting one of the devices as an enrollee and the other one as a registrar. However, a typical user is unaware of what a registrar or an enrollee is, and may not appreciate choosing between these two options. In other words, the process of establishing a network between such devices would require burdensome and unfriendly user intervention and which is not automated.
[0039] Figure 3 shows beacon transmission times of devices 40 and 50. Following every beacon transmission, each of devices 40 and 50 remains active for a time period ΔT to perform a sniff operation, after which the device goes back to a stand-by mode until the next beacon transmission time arrives. As shown in Figure 3, the beacons transmission times (BTT) for devices 40 and 50 are shifted with respect to one another such that, for example, when device 40 is active, device 50 is in a stand-by mode and vice versa.
[0040] To ensure that devices previously configured as registrars can form a network without burdensome user intervention and without being turned off and on, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, each of these devices is modified to periodically wake up from the stand-by mode, also referred to as low-power mode, to enter an enrollee scan mode intercept beacons transmitted by other devices. Figure 4 shows a pair of devices, 60 and 80 that have been previously configured as registrars, but are adapted, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, to form a network 70 to exchange data or interact, as described further below.
[0041] Referring to Figure 5, device 60 is shown as transmitting beacons at periodic times Ti, T3, T5, T7, T9, Ti2, Ti5, etc, and device 80 is shown as transmitting beacons at periodic times T2, T4, T6, T8, Ti 1, Ti3, etc. It is understood that, for example, time T2 occurs between times Ti and T3, and, for example, time Ti0 occurs between times T9 and Ti i .
[0042] In accordance with the present invention, every N beacon periods, where N is configurable, one of the devices enters an enrollee scan mode to intercept the beacons transmitted by other devices. Assume in the example shown in Figure 5 than N is equal to 3. Assume further that device 60 enters an enrollee scan mode between the times T5 and T7, T12 and Ti5, etc., and device 80 enters an enrollee scan mode between the times T2 and T4, T8 and Tn, etc. Accordingly, between the times T2 and T4, for example, device 80 remains active and does not enter the stand-by mode. Similarly, between the times T5 and T7, for example, device 60 remain active and does not enter the stand-by mode. The period covering two successive beacon transmissions is referred to in the following as scanning period.
[0043] During the scanning period that starts at time T2, device 80 remains active to intercept beacons transmitted by other devices. Assume during scanning period Pi, i.e., between the times T2 and T4, no other Wi-Fi device, such as device 60, is in the vicinity of or can otherwise have its beacons intercepted by device 80. Accordingly, device 80 transmits a beacon at time T4, and shortly thereafter enters the stand-by mode. Similarly, assume during scanning period P2, i.e., between the times T5 and T7, no other Wi-Fi device, such as device 80, is in the vicinity of or can otherwise have its beacons intercepted by device 60. Accordingly, device 60 transmits a beacon at time T7, and shortly thereafter enters the stand-by mode.
[0044] Assume between the times T7 and T8, devices 60 and 80 are brought into proximity of one another such that a beacon transmitted by one of these devices can be intercepted by the other device. At time T8, device 80 wakes up, transmits a beacon and enters a scanning mode for the entire duration of period P3. At time Ti0, device 80 intercepts the beacon transmitted by device 60 at time T9 and determines that device 60 is in its vicinity. This leads to the discovery of device 60 by device 80.
[0045] Once the discovery is successful, one of the devices is selected to become an enrollee and the other device is selected to remain a registrar. Any arbitrary criteria may be used to make this selection. For example, in one embodiment, the device with the earlier time stamp becomes the registrar, while the device with the later time stamp becomes the enrollee. In another embodiment, the device with the larger Media Access Controller (MAC) address becomes the registrar.
[0046] Assume that a predefined condition establishes that the device with the later time stamp is to become an enrollee and the device with the earlier time stamp is to remain a registrar. Assume further that device 60 has an earlier time stamp than device 80. Accordingly, when device 80 intercepts the beacon transmitted by device 60 at time Ti0, the user of device 80 is prompted with an option to decide whether to join device 60's network. This notification may be made via a text displayed on an LCD panel disposed on device 80, or an audible beep played via a speaker disposed on device 80, etc. If the user responds affirmatively to this option, device 80's beacons are modified to include additional information elements. In one embodiment, device 80' s beacons are modified to include device 60' s MAC address. In other embodiments, device 80's beacons may be modified to include any other attribute associated with device 60. The beacon modification is a way of informing device 60 that device 80 is interested in joining the device 60's network.
[0047] At time Ti i device 80 transmits its modified beacon. However, because between the times T9 and Ti2 device 60 is not in a scanning mode, the beacon transmitted at time Ti 1 is not intercepted. Following transmitting its beacon at time T]2, device 60 enters into a scanning mode during period P4. At time TH device 60 intercepts the beacon transmitted by device 80 at time T13. After detecting that the intercepted beacon has device 60's own MAC address, device 60 prompts its user with an option to allow device 80 to joining device 60's network. Such a prompt may be made via a text displayed on an LCD disposed on device 60, or an audible beep played via a speaker disposed on device 80, etc. In other words, a determination by device 60 that the modified beacon transmitted by device 80 includes device 60's MAC address is used, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, to inform device 60 that device 80 is interested in joining device 60's network.
[0048] If the user of device 60 is interested in allowing device 80 to join its network, the user selects one of the options, subsequent to which a handshake is made. After a successful handshake, the independent networks established previously by devices 60 and 80 is coalesced to from network 70 to which both devices 60 and 80 are wirelessly connected.
[0049] Figure 6 is a flowchart 100 of steps carried out by an enrollee to join a registrar's network. During each of N beacon transmission periods, one of the device enters a scanning mode 102 to intercept beacons transmitted by the other device. If a beacon from the registrar has an earlier timestamp (or higher MAC Address) and a matching criteria is detected 104, the enrollee's user is prompted with an option to decide 106 whether it is interested in joining the registrar's network. If the timestamp or MAC address check fails, the scan results are discarded, in which case, the registrar may attempt to become an enrollee and the enrollee may attempt to become a registrar.
[0050] A number of different criterion may be used to perform the match. For example, a match may occur when a camera from a vendor detects a camera from the same vendor, or detects a print service, etc. The additional criterion may be an additional Information Element in the beacon. If such as an additional Information Element is not detected, the scan results are discarded.
[0051] If the user responds affirmatively to the option, the enrollee beacons are modified 1 10. After the modified beacon of the enrollee is intercepted by the registrar 1 12 while the registrar is in the scanning mode, the registrar's user is presented with an option 1 14 to decide whether he/she is interested in adding the enrollee to the registrar's network. If the user responds affirmatively to this option, a handshake is performed 116 between the two devices and an attempt is made by the enrollee to join the registrar's network 118.
[0052] The above embodiments of the present invention are illustrative and not limiting. Various alternatives and equivalents are possible. Other additions, subtractions or modifications are obvious in view of the present disclosure and are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A method of enabling a first device to join an ad-hoc network previously established by a second device, the method comprising: placing the first device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by the second device, said first device being previously configured as a registrar; and prompting a user of the first device to join the ad-hoc network if said first device intercepts a beacon of the second device during the scanning mode.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising: modifying beacons of the first device to include an attribute associated with the second device if the user responds affirmatively to the option; and attempting to reconfigure the first device as an enrollee if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
3. The method of claim 2 further comprising: modifying the beacons if a condition is satisfied.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein said condition is defined by a comparison of time stamps.
5. The method of claim 3 wherein said condition is defined by a comparison of media access controller (MAC) addresses.
6. The method of claim 3 wherein prompting the user comprises: presenting an option via a text displayed on an LCD panel.
7. The method of claim 3 wherein prompting the user comprises: presenting an option via an audible sound.
8. The method of claim 3 wherein modifying beacons of the first device to include an attribute associated with the second device comprises: modifying beacons of the first device to include the MAC address of the second device.
9. The method of claim 1 further comprising: enabling the first device to join the ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without requiring the first and second devices to be powered off.
10. A method of adding a first device to an ad-hoc network previously established by a second device, said first and second devices being previously configured as registrars, the method comprising: placing the second device in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by the first device; intercepting a beacon of the first device during one of the scan periods; verifying whether the intercepted beacon includes an attribute of the second device; and prompting a user to decide whether to allow the first device to be added to the ad- hoc network if the intercepted beacon includes the attribute.
11. The method of claim 10 further comprising: performing a handshake if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
12. The method of claim 10 wherein prompting the user comprises: presenting an option via a text displayed on an LCD panel.
13. The method of claim 10 wherein prompting the user comprises: presenting an option via an audible sound.
14. The method of claim 10 wherein said attribute is the MAC address of the second device.
15. The method of claim 10 further comprising: modifying beacons of the first device to include the attribute associated with the second device.
16. The method of claim 10 further comprising: adding the first device to an ad-hoc network previously established by the second device without requiring the first and second devices to be powered off.
17. A device adapted to participate in a wireless ad-hoc network session, the device being initially configured to operate as a registrar, the device being operative to operate in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan for beacons transmitted by another device, said device being further operative to prompt a user to join the ad- hoc network of the other device if said device intercepts a beacon of the other device during the scanning mode.
18. The device of claim 17 wherein said device is further operative to modify its beacons to include an attribute associated with the other device if the user responds affirmatively to the option, said device being configured as an enrollee if the user responds affirmatively to the option.
19. The device of claim 18 wherein said device is further operative to modify the beacons if a condition is satisfied.
20. The device of claim 19 wherein said condition is defined by a comparison of time stamps.
21. The device of claim 19 wherein said condition is defined by a comparison of media access controller (MAC) addresses.
22. The device of claim 18 wherein said device comprises an LCD panel to display the option.
23. The device of claim 18 wherein said device comprises a speaker adapted to audibly broadcast the option.
24. The device of claim 18 wherein said attribute is the MAC address of the other device.
25. The device of claim 17 wherein said device is adapted to participate in the wireless ad-hoc network session without being turned off.
26. A device adapted to be placed in a scanning mode during one of each N beacon transmission periods to scan and intercept a beacon transmitted by anther device, the device further adapted to verify whether the intercepted beacon includes an attribute of the device and to prompt a user to decide whether to allow the other device to be added to the ad-hoc network previously established by the device.
27. The device of claim 26 wherein said device is further adapted to initiate a handshake if the user responds affirmatively to an option to allow the device to be added to the ad-hoc network.
28. The device of claim 26 wherein said device comprises an LCD panel to display the option.
29. The device of claim 26 wherein said device comprises a speaker adapted to audibly broadcast the option.
30. The device of claim 26 wherein said attribute is the MAC address of the device.
31. The device of claim 26 wherein said device is further operative to modify beacons thereof to include the attribute associated with the other device.
32. The device of claim 26 whether said device is further operative to allow the other device to be added to the ad-hoc network without being powered off.
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