Method and system in a computer-based system for providing access to services associated with different access points
US6269395A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/957
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer program and computer-based system provide a user interface listing services associated with one or more access points or service providers. If a user selects a service associated with a first access point, the program, without further input from the user, connects with the access point, provides the access point with the user's password and user ID, if necessary, as well as access point specific network configuration parameters and launches the selected service. If the user then selects another service associated with the same access point, the program, without further input from the user, launches the other service. If the user selects a service associated with a second access point, if a second communication link is available, the program, without further input from the user, connects with the second access point, provides any necessary password, user ID and network configuration parameters to the access point and launches the service. If a second communication link is unavailable, the program queries the user as to whether the user would prefer to launch the service from the second access point, or maintain connection to the first access point. If the user wishes to l…
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