Satellite distributed high speed internet access
US7324469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/18582
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A satellite distributed high-speed Internet “Hotspot” enables wireless and hardwired, satellite distributed Internet access for anyone with a PC or other web-ready device (wireless ready or cabled) and a valid credit card or prepaid coupon. The Hotspots can be located anywhere there is 120 volt electricity available or access to the sun for a solar panel and enough space to house the transceiver and mount a satellite dish. Upon connecting to the Hotspot, the user is directed to a remote server for log-on and validation of the user's account. During validation, the remote server verifies that prepaid access time remains in the user's account. Upon validation, the user may browse the web until the prepaid access time runs out. Alternatively, an account may be set up on a “continue until canceled” basis, wherein the user's credit card will be charged for the amount of time used during each session.
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