Minim Awarded First of Two Patents Fundamental to Intelligent WiFi
July 08 2021 - 7:44AM
via NewMediaWire -- Minim, Inc. (NASDAQ: MINM), the
creator of innovative networking products under the
globally-recognized Motorola brand, today announced the award of
its patent for a software-driven approach to mesh network setup
that’s easy, reliable, and standard across several hardware brands
and models. A second pending patent defines a way to identify and
secure connected devices without compromising privacy via Deep
Packet Inspection (DPI). Both are cloud-native approaches to WiFi
management and security and come as the average U.S. household now
has 25 connected devices, according to a new Deloitte
connectivity survey.
- US2020/0403875A1: System and Method for Onboarding in a
Wi-Fi Mesh Network
- US2019/0306182A1: System and Method for Device
Context and Device Security
Network setup is traditionally a frustrating
activity. According to industry analyst Parks Associates, more
than 40% of U.S. broadband households with WiFi networks report
problems, with a top five reason being “difficulty getting devices
to connect to each other using WiFi.” In attempt to simplify mesh
network setup (“onboarding”), device manufacturers have relied on a
Bluetooth radio, adding cost to the product that’s passed onto the
consumer, or WPS, an error-prone manual button.
Minim’s patented approach completes device
onboarding using solely the device’s WiFi network. Each
Minim-powered device carries its own QR code and is known to
Minim’s cloud servers. Once a QR code is scanned via the Minim
mobile app, the device’s unique signature is recognized, and
Minim’s device middleware automatically configures the unit. The
approach negates the cost of a one-time-use Bluetooth radio,
improves the user experience, offers a standard approach for all
Minim-integrated hardware, and prevents unexpected devices from
being configured to the network.
“We’ve designed the Minim platform to power
networking devices at varied price points and performance levels,”
said Alec Rooney, Minim Chief Technology Officer. “Our mesh
onboarding is a great example. The experience of scanning a QR code
is simple, and the Minim app will dynamically display the proper
mesh system to further guide setup and placement of the satellites
for optimal coverage.”
The second patent, which is pending, provides a
system and method for fingerprinting devices to analyze their
behavior and ultimately block threats.
“People bring connected devices into their
homes— things as common as smart TVs, baby cameras, and
exercise equipment— and have no idea how well they’ve been
designed to protect their security and privacy,” said Rooney. “And
you shouldn’t have to worry. It would be an incredible feat to keep
up with all the latest cybersecurity vulnerabilities for tens of
devices in your home. The mechanism must instead be automatic and
self-learning.”
As outlined in the patent, Minim’s middleware
agent scans the network for devices, generates a fingerprint, and
sends the device’s telemetry data to Minim’s cloud. Device
attributes are then added to the fingerprint from Minim’s IoT
database. Through continuous monitoring, Minim detects anomalous
behaviors that indicate performance degradation and/or threats. The
company employs this technology as a foundation for features such
as network health scores, automated malware blocking, new device
alerts, and more in its mobile and web applications for consumers,
businesses, and service providers.
Minim’s technology currently integrates with
device brands including ASUS, MikroTik, Motorola, TP-Link, and
Zoom. To learn more about Minim and its technology,
visit www.minim.com.
About Minim
Minim, Inc. (NASDAQ: MINM) is the creator of
intelligent networking products that dependably connect people to
the information they need and the people they love. Headquartered
in Manchester, NH, the company delivers smart software-driven
communications products under the globally recognized Motorola
brand and ZOOM® trademark. Minim end users benefit from a
personalized and secure WiFi experience, leading to happy and safe
homes where things just work. To learn more,
visit https://www.minim.com.
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