Client connects to an internet access provider using algorithm d

Details Client connects to an internet access provider using algorithm d Client connects to an internet access provider using algorithm d

1996-07-09

1999-01-19

Luu, Le Hien

39520047, 39520048, 39520049, 39520058, G06F 1300

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058623396

ABSTRACT:
A database central routing device is provided for routing access requests for internet access among a variety of on-line service providers. The device generally includes a central server having a list of algorithms pertaining to access phone numbers of internet access providers to be chosen from. The central routing device further includes an automatic phone number identifier to identify incoming calls in order to identify the user as a customer. An algorithm generator is also included in order to download algorithms pertaining to particular phone numbers in order to give the user access to a variety of internet access providers. The central routing device allows the user to select from a number of internet access providers depending on the availability of the providers. Factors such as time of day, consistent peak and off peak hours of any particular provider, the time of access, the type of user such as consumer or business user, and other factors in order to make efficient use of a variety of internet access providers.

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