US 9,014,667 B2
Telecommunications network and method for time-based network accessGeneral
US 9,014,667 B2
Telecommunications network and method for time-based network access
Tech Center:
2600 Communications
Examiner:
Khawar Iqbal
Art Unit:
2646 Telecommunications: Analog Radio Telephone; Satellite and Power Control; Transceivers, Measuring and Testing; Bluetooth; Receivers and Transmitters; Equipment Details
Inventors:
Johannes Maria Van Loon; Michael Robert Schenk
Assignee:
Priority:
02/29/08
Filed:
02/19/09
Granted:
04/21/15
Expiration:
10/23/29
Abstract
The invention relates to a telecommunications network configured for providing access to a plurality of terminals is proposed and a method therefore. Each terminal comprises a unique identifier for accessing the telecommunications network. The telecommunications network comprises a register, an access request receiver and an access module. The register is configured for storing the unique identifier of at least one terminal in combination with at least one grant access time interval, or an equivalent thereof, during which access for the terminal is permitted. The access request receiver is configured for receiving the access request and the unique identifier for accessing the telecommunications network from the terminal. The access module is configured for denying access for the terminal if the access request is received outside the time interval, or the equivalent thereof.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
H04H04W28/0247H04M3/38H04W