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Apparatus and methods for universal services interface networking

US8320346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2009
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for Universal System Interface (USI) networking are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a USI request may be received by a station configured for heterogeneous wireless communication from an application service provider (ASP) over a first access network. The USI request may include a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of a USI system for services provided by a network service provider (NSP) over a second access network. The station may then determine the USI system address based on the FQDN Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

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