Method and apparatus for providing a connection to a data network
CA 2337134 A1 · Owner: Software.Com, Inc. · Inventors: Hartmaier, Peter J.
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A voice network node is configured to recognize the receipt of a non-routable data network access number, which may be in the form of X11 which is dialed , from a subscriber terminal wishing to gain access to a data network. Either the voice network node alone, or in combination with other network nodes requests subscriber information, including an identification of a data network service provider, from the subscriber terminal. The subscriber information is forwarded to the data network service provider identified by the subscriber information for authentication purposes. If authenticated the subscriber , terminal is connected to the data network via one of the voice network nodes. …
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- Filed July 16, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 16, 2019.
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