Broadband sign-off

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2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Eng, David Y. (Department: 2155)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Remote data accessing

Reexamination Certificate

active

07076531

ABSTRACT:
A web based sign-off process that allows a customer and an installation technician to electronically sign-off on a broadband installation for the purpose of recording that service is operating correctly thereby enabling the service providers to start billing for the broadband service. The sign-off takes place once the broadband installation is complete by navigating to a web site containing a sign-off form. Once the form is filled out by the customer and the technician, it is returned over a network to a service provider. The service provider modifies the customer's billing entry so that billing can commence at a broadband access rate.

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