Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing – Network resource allocating
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Lin, Kenny S (Department: 2478)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
Network resource allocating
C709S203000, C709S227000, C709S229000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08005954
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for managing information in a network environment is provided that includes a content service gateway operable to communicate with an end user in order to facilitate a communication session. The communication session relates to a request by the end user for content or for a service. A quota server coupled to the content service gateway is operable to receive a service authorization request from the content service gateway relating to the communication session. The service authorization request operates to authorize access to the service or to the content for the end user.
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Batz Robert M.
Menditto Louis F.
White John G.
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Cisco Technology Inc.
Lin Kenny S
Nooristany Sulaiman
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