System and method for indicating network connectivity and access to an information service offering
First Claim
1. A method of indicating connectivity comprising:
- establishing a communication link between a modem of a user and a network aggregation point;
authorizing access by the modem to an information service;
visually indicating an existence of the communication link at a first location of the modem; and
visually indicating an availability of the information service at a second location of the modem.
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for indicating network connectivity and access to an information service offering. A method incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include establishing a communication link between a modem of a user and a network aggregation point like a digital subscriber line access multiplexer or a cable head end. The method may also include recognizing or allowing access by the modem to an information service node such as an Internet Service Provider, an electronic mail account, or a Domain Name Server. In some embodiments, the existence of the communication link may be visually indicated at a first location on the modem, and a condition of allowed access to an information service may be visually indicated at a second location on the modem.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of indicating connectivity comprising:
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establishing a communication link between a modem of a user and a network aggregation point;
authorizing access by the modem to an information service;
visually indicating an existence of the communication link at a first location of the modem; and
visually indicating an availability of the information service at a second location of the modem. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A connectivity indication system, comprising:
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a user interface coupled to a housing component, the user interface comprising a visual display portion;
the housing component at least partially defining an enclosure;
a broadband modem module secured within the enclosure;
a link detection mechanism communicatively coupled to the broadband modem module and operable to output a link signal in response to a determination that a communication link exists between the broadband modem module and a network aggregation point;
a data detection mechanism operable to output an access signal in response to a recognition that the broadband modem module enjoys access to a remote information service;
a first indicator operable to be displayed within the user interface in response to the link signal; and
a second indicator operable to be displayed within the user interface in response to the access signal. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of generating connectivity awareness comprising:
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providing a subscriber with a broadband modem comprising at least a first indicator operable to display a connectivity status indicating whether a connection exists between the broadband modem and a network aggregation node and a second indicator operable to display a data status indicating an availability of access to a remote information service node; and
providing a broadband data service to the subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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