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System and method managing hotspot network access of a plurality of devices

US8989159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2011
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/105
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a system and method for managing hotspot network access for a plurality of devices. There is provided a mobile broadband hotspot comprising a processor configured to detect an occurrence of an event, determine a device from the plurality of devices to receive a notification of the event, determine a policy directed to the device, and execute the policy on the mobile broadband hotspot or on the device. Accordingly, by providing notifications of events to appropriate devices of the network, a better user experience is maintained. Moreover, the mobile broadband hotspot may transmit event notification to specific devices that may be affected by the execution of the policy in order to provide a better user experience for the users of those devices.

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