# US 2017/0289901 A1 · Network device source entity triggered device configuration setup > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0289901 A1 - Document ID: US20170289901A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/451,926 - Filed: 2017-03-07 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2014-08-19 - Assignees: Belkin International, Inc. - Applicants: Belkin International, Inc. - Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim; EuChong Son - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170289901A1 ## CPC - H04W 48/16: Discovering, processing access restriction or access information - G06F 21/6218: {to a system of files or objects, e.g. local or distributed file system or database} - G06Q 20/306: {using TV related infrastructures (external card used for payment with client device H04N21/4185)} - G06Q 20/308: {using the Internet of Things} - G06Q 20/321: {using wearable devices} - G06Q 30/06: Buying, selling or leasing transactions - G06Q 50/00: Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism (healthcare informatics G16H) - H04L 41/0806: for initial configuration or provisioning, e.g. plug-and-play - H04L 41/0816: the condition being an adaptation, e.g. in response to network events - H04L 63/0876: {based on the identity of the terminal or configuration, e.g. MAC address, hardware or software configuration or device fingerprint} - H04L 67/125: involving control of end-device applications over a network - H04L 67/141: Setup of application sessions (admission control or resource allocation in data switching networks H04L47/70) - H04L 67/303: Terminal profiles - H04W 12/084: using delegated authorisation, e.g. open authorisation [OAuth] protocol - H04L 41/12: Discovery or management of network topologies - H04W 8/005: {Discovery of network devices, e.g. terminals} - H04W 8/18: Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profiles; Transfer of user or subscriber data - H04W 60/00: Affiliation to network, e.g. registration; Terminating affiliation with the network, e.g. de-registration - H04W 84/12: WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks] - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to new network device source entity triggered device configuration setup. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for efficient setup of a acquired device on a network using information generated by a new network device source entity. More specifically, exemplary embodiments of the present invention include methods and systems for receiving, at a computing device connected to an established network device on a network, an acquisition communication including an indication that a new network device has been acquired; transmitting data to the established network device, wherein the data includes identification information associated with the new network device; receiving a join query, wherein the join query includes a request to authorize the new network device to join a network; and transmitting a response to the join query, wherein the response includes an authorization for the new network device to join the network. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A computer-implemented method, comprising: receiving, at an established network device on a network, a communication including an indication that a new network device has been acquired by a user, wherein the new network device is associated with the user and the network; receiving a communication including new network device data, the new network device data including identification information associated with a new network device and a request for the new network device to join the network; generating and transmitting an authorization query, the authorization query including the identification information associated with the new network device and a new request to authorize the new network device to join the network; receiving a response to the authorization query, the response including an indication that the new network device is authorized to join the network; and transmitting network credentials to the new network device, wherein the network credentials facilitate the new network device joining the network, and wherein the new network device joins the network using the network credentials. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: transmitting a query including a request to verify that a network account is associated with the established network device; and receiving a response to the query including an indication that the network account is associated with the established network device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: transmitting an association communication including an indication that a new network device is associated with the network account. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein when the authorization query is received, the authorization query is displayed on an access device connected to the network, wherein the access device is configured to receive a response to the authorization query from the user. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the established network device and the new network device were both acquired by the user. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving a communication including an indication that a new network device is associated with the network. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the indication that the new network device has been acquired is based on identification information received from a source entity cloud network. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: generating, by the existing network device, an authorization access point; and receiving, by the existing network device, a request from the new network device to communicatively connect to the authorization access point. ### Claim 9 A computing device, comprising: one or more processors; and a memory having instructions stored thereon, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing device to perform operations including: receiving, at an established network device on a network, a communication including an indication that a new network device has been acquired by a user, wherein the new network device is associated with the user and the network; receiving a communication including new network device data, the new network device data including identification information associated with a new network device and a request for the new network device to join the network; generating and transmitting an authorization query, the authorization query including the identification information associated with the new network device and a new request to authorize the new network device to join the network; receiving a response to the authorization query, the response including an indication that the new network device is authorized to join the network; and transmitting network credentials to the new network device, wherein the network credentials facilitate the new network device joining the network, and wherein the new network device joins the network using the network credentials. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, further comprising instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing device to perform operations including: transmitting a query including a request to verify that a network account is associated with the established network device; and receiving a response to the query including an indication that the network account is associated with the established network device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The computing device of claim 10, further comprising instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing device to perform operations including: transmitting an association communication including an indication that a new network device is associated with the network account. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein when the authorization query is received, the authorization query is displayed on an access device connected to the network, wherein the access device is configured to receive a response to the authorization query from the user. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the established network device and the new network device were both acquired by the user. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, further comprising instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing device to perform operations including: receiving a communication including an indication that a new network device is associated with the network. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, wherein the indication that the new network device has been acquired is based on identification information received from a source entity cloud network. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The computing device of claim 9, further comprising instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing device to perform operations including: generating, by the existing network device, an authorization access point; and receiving, by the existing network device, a request from the new network device to communicatively connect to the authorization access point. ### Claim 17 A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon, which when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to: receive, at an established network device on a network, a communication including an indication that a new network device has been acquired by a user, wherein the new network device is associated with the user and the network; receive a communication including new network device data, the new network device data including identification information associated with a new network device and a request for the new network device to join the network; generate and transmitting an authorization query, the authorization query including the identification information associated with the new network device and a new request to authorize the new network device to join the network; receive a response to the authorization query, the response including an indication that the new network device is authorized to join the network; and transmit network credentials to the new network device, wherein the network credentials facilitate the new network device joining the network, and wherein the new network device joins the network using the network credentials. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, further comprising instructions configured to cause the data processing apparatus to: transmit a query including a request to verify that a network account is associated with the established network device; and receive a response to the query including an indication that the network account is associated with the established network device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 18, further comprising instructions configured to cause the data processing apparatus to: transmit an association communication including an indication that a new network device is associated with the network account. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, wherein when the authorization query is received, the authorization query is displayed on an access device connected to the network, wherein the access device is configured to receive a response to the authorization query from the user. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, wherein the established network device and the new network device were both acquired by the user. ### Claim 22 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, further comprising instructions configured to cause the data processing apparatus to: receive a communication including an indication that a new network device is associated with the network. ### Claim 23 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, wherein the indication that the new network device has been acquired is based on identification information received from a source entity cloud network. ### Claim 24 (depends on 17) The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, further comprising instructions configured to cause the data processing apparatus to: generate, by the existing network device, an authorization access point; and receive, by the existing network device, a request from the new network device to communicatively connect to the authorization access point.