Authentication and authorization of mobile devices for usage of access points in an alternative network
US10045211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Authentication and authorization of mobile devices for usage of access points in an alternative network. In an embodiment, a mobile device identifies an access point that is available to provide connectivity. A limited connection is established with the identified access point, which permits only a bandwidth exchange (BX) application to utilize a network to which the identified access point provides access. The BX application is executed to initiate authorization with a remote server over the network. After authorization has been completed, the limited connection is switched to a non-limited connection, in which other applications are permitted to utilize the network, according to terms and conditions associated with the identified access point.
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