Method and system for billing for internet services for ad-hoc network nodes
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1. A method for billing for Internet access for an ad-hoc network node, comprising:
- receiving a message notifying when the ad-hoc network node starts operating;
determining a route for the ad-hoc network node; and
determining duration of Internet access to the ad-hoc network node during ad-hoc network node travel.
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Abstract
A method and system for billing for Internet access for an ad-hoc network node, for example, an aircraft is provided. The method includes, receiving a message notifying when the ad-hoc network node starts operating; determining a route for the ad-hoc network node; and determining duration of Internet access to the ad-hoc network node during ad-hoc network node travel. The message is received by a data center via the Internet that monitors the status of the ad-hoc network node. Also, the process generates a billing statement based on duration of travel and geographical area where Internet access is provided.
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1. A method for billing for Internet access for an ad-hoc network node, comprising:
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receiving a message notifying when the ad-hoc network node starts operating;
determining a route for the ad-hoc network node; and
determining duration of Internet access to the ad-hoc network node during ad-hoc network node travel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 12)
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4. A computer-readable medium storing computer-executable process steps of a process for use in a computer system for billing for Internet access on an ad-hoc network node, comprising:
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code for receiving a message notifying when the ad-hoc network node starts operating;
code for determining a route for the ad-hoc network; and
code for determining duration of Internet access to the ad-hoc network node during ad-hoc network node travel. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 13)
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7. An apparatus for billing for Internet access for an ad-hoc network node, comprising:
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a storage device for storing computer executable process steps; and
a processor for executing computer executable process steps for receiving a message notifying when the ad-hoc network node starts operating;
determining a route for the ad-hoc network node; and
determining the duration of Internet access to the ad-hoc network node during ad-hoc network node travel. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 14)
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10. A system for billing for Internet access for an ad-hoc network node, comprising:
a data center that receives a message notifying when the ad-hoc network node starts operating;
determines a route for the ad-hoc network node and duration of Internet access to the ad-hoc network node during ad-hoc network node travel.- View Dependent Claims (11, 15)
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