Method and apparatus for establishing a personalized connection with a network
US6725303B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/1313
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for establishing a personalized connection with a network from a variety of different terminals and/or ports connected with the network. Subscribers to the network can be provided with a unique subscriber ID that may be used by the network to identify the subscriber. Furthermore, based on the subscriber ID, the network or a network customizing device can access a subscriber profile in order to personalize a connection with the subscriber. Additionally, the subscriber profile can be used by the network service provider for billing purposes.
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