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Method and apparatus for dynamically assigning a mobile service request to any one of a plurality of available service providers

US8503997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2010
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L43/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, non-transistory computer readable medium and system for dynamically assigning a request for wireless communication service are disclosed. For example, the method receives the request for wireless communication service from a mobile device, and forwards the request to a plurality of wireless network service providers to solicit at least one bid for servicing the request. The method receives the at least one bid from the plurality of wireless network service providers to service the request, and determines by a coordinating device a winning bid from the at least one bid. The method then assigns a wireless network service provider from the plurality of wireless network service providers to service the request, wherein the assigned wireless network service provider is associated with the winning bid.

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