Method and apparatus for authenticating service to a...

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2003-09-09

2010-11-16

Patel, Ajit (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Security or fraud prevention

C455S410000, C455S432100, C455S432300, C455S444000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07835724

ABSTRACT:
A cellular communications service provider authenticates a provider of a location-dependent service, such as a wireless hotspot. Once the cellular communications service provider is aware of potential use of the service by the user, it authenticates the service provider and provides an authentication to the user. Users can thus avoid untrustworthy providers of local services.

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