System for on-demand access to local area networks
US8521859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/1446
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A roaming company makes payments to an aggregator of independent WLAN operators in exchange for providing Internet access services to subscribers of the roaming company. Independent WLAN operator accounts are maintained at the aggregation company.
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