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US 6,553,022 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for providing a connection to a data network
AssigneeOpenwave Systems Inc.
InventorPeter J. Hartmaier
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AssigneeOpenwave Systems Inc.
InventorPeter J. Hartmaier
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A voice network node is configured to recognize the receipt of a non-routable data network access number, which may be in the form of X11, which is dialed from a subscriber terminal wishing to gain access to a data network. Either the voice network node alone, or in combination with other network nodes, requests subscriber information, including an identification of a data network service provider, from the subscriber terminal. The subscriber information is forwarded to the data network service provider identified by the subscriber information for authentication purposes. If authenticated, the subscriber terminal is connected to the data network via one of the voice network nodes. Upon termination of the connection, a voice network node sends data network connection information to the data network service provider for billing and revenue sharing purposes. In an alternate embodiment, another type of local access node, such as a cable television network node, may replace the voice network node and perform similar functions.
A system for connecting a calling station to a data network through a local switch, wherein said calling station is associated with one or more Internet Service Providers (ISPs), wherein the ISPs provide authentication and billing services, comprising:
A method for connecting a calling station to a data network through a local switch, comprising:
An intelligent network node for connecting a calling station to a data network through a local switch, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.