Methods and apparatus to authenticate requests for network capabilities for connecting to an access network
US8467359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example methods and apparatus to authenticate requests for network capabilities for connecting to an access network are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves receiving a request at a first access network. The request requests network connectivity information for connecting a wireless terminal to a second access network. The example method also involves encapsulating the request in an authentication frame. The authentication frame indicates the request as a white space protocol frame. The authentication frame is sent to a database addressed in the request.
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