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Wireless device authentication between different networks

US8959598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0815
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for roaming between heterogeneous networks. The method involves authenticating a mobile communication device on a first network, and providing the device with a single-use token that can be used to sign on to a second network without requiring conventional re-authentication over the second network.

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