Method and apparatus for authenticating service to a wireless communications device
US7835724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cellular communications service provider authenticates a provider of a location-dependent service, such as a wireless hotspot. Once the cellular communications service provider is aware of potential use of the service by the user, it authenticates the service provider and provides an authentication to the user. Users can thus avoid untrustworthy providers of local services.
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