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Home network access node usage prevention by blocking access node entries in a preferred roaming list

US8510802B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2011
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for blocking the use of a PRL by a wireless device to access nodes of a network controller. In a particular embodiment, a method provides receiving an access request for the wireless device to access the home wireless network and transferring an authentication request for the wireless device to an authentication system. The method further provides the authentication system receiving the authentication request, determining that the wireless device should not be allowed to access the home wireless network, and transferring a negative authentication response to the network controller. In response to receiving the authentication response, the method provides the network controller transferring a negative access response to the wireless device. In response to receiving the access response, the method provides the wireless device blocking the use of a Preferred Roaming List by the wireless device to access nodes of the network controller.

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