System, method and computer readable medium for determining users of an internet service
US8856314B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/123
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An internet service provider (ISP) is configured to analyze data sent by a user to determine a subscriber account associated with the data and a user associated with the data. A database is then queried to determine the number of users of the subscriber account, with a number above a threshold indicating a likely theft of service. This automatic process is accompanied by automated messaging to the user with information as to the measures taken and remedial options. The messaging may be different dependent on whether the user is deemed to be an authorized user having subscriber account administration rights.
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