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Telecommunications network and method for time-based network access

US9253637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2013
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a telecommunications network configured for providing access to a plurality of terminals is proposed and a method therefore. Each terminal comprises a unique identifier for accessing the telecommunications network. The telecommunications network comprises a register, an access request receiver and an access module. The register is configured for storing the unique identifier of at least one terminal in combination with at least one grant access time interval, or an equivalent thereof, during which access for the terminal is permitted. The access request receiver is configured for receiving the access request and the unique identifier for accessing the telecommunications network from the terminal. The access module is configured for denying access for the terminal if the access request is received outside the time interval, or the equivalent thereof.

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