Method for providing virtual private network services
US7627100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13399
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a method for providing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. The method comprises the steps of: after receiving a call request from a user terminal, a Service Control Point (SCP) judging whether the user terminal has applied for a prepaid service at the same time, if so, initiating a VPN service logic, invoking a prepaid service logic by the VPN service logic, and deducting fee from a prepaid account corresponding to the user terminal while providing the VPN service to the user terminal. With the present invention, a VPN service can be provided for a prepaid service user, which not only brings convenience for prepaid service users, but also prompts expansion of VPN service, thus bringing great interests for the operators.
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