Network service provider gateway that provides value added services
First Claim
1. A method for accessing services and applications offered by a network service provider (NSP), comprising:
- communicating IP packets between a service subscriber device and a server over a public physical access transmission medium that is operated by the NSP;
providing a unified interface to the service subscriber device for selecting one or more NSP services or applications;
manipulating service variables associated with the selected NSP services or applications; and
accessing the selected NSP services or applications, using the manipulated service variables.
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, a NSP, such as Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) or a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) can own and operate a Value-Added Service (VAS) Gateway. By means of this gateway, the NSP provides its subscribers and customers a unified access interface mechanism for them to access many NSP (or third-party provider) services. According to the invention, the VAS Gateway provides the first-stage of the subscriber'"'"'s interaction capability with the NSP'"'"'s domain via a unified user interface for all of the subscriber'"'"'s on-line information access, data communications, service management, and vertical (value-added) services. For example, the VAS Gateway presents the subscriber with an interactive menu helping the subscriber to select an ISP, transport service or access to his/her corporate network server.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for accessing services and applications offered by a network service provider (NSP), comprising:
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communicating IP packets between a service subscriber device and a server over a public physical access transmission medium that is operated by the NSP;
providing a unified interface to the service subscriber device for selecting one or more NSP services or applications;
manipulating service variables associated with the selected NSP services or applications; and
accessing the selected NSP services or applications, using the manipulated service variables. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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