Abstract: Systems and methods for admitting new nodes into an existing network, for example a MoCA network. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for adding a new node to an existing network without requiring on-site manual configuration, for example utilizing communication between the new node and a network coordinator of the existing network prior to admission of the new node to the existing network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for securing a network, for admitting new nodes into an existing network, and/or for securely forming a new network. As a non-limiting example, an existing node may be triggered by a user, in response to which the existing node communicates with a network coordinator node. Thereafter, if a new node attempts to enter the network, and also for example has been triggered by a user, the network coordinator may determine, based at least in part on parameters within the new node and the network coordinator, whether the new node can enter the network.

Abstract: A system configured for facilitating timekeeping during the sports game is provided, comprising one or more sensors, a clock configured to display time during the game, and a controller. The sensors are each configured to sense a predefined signal associated with one or more game events during the sports game. The controller is configured to receive information from the sensors regarding a sensed signal, to determine, at least based on the information, that a game event has occurred, and to interface with the clock and control the running thereof, at least in response to the determination of a game event.