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System and method for accessing a service on a services network

  • US 5,706,437 A
  • Filed: 12/29/1995
  • Issued: 01/06/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for accessing a service on a services network using a set of generic functions and a generic session layer protocol, wherein the generic functions and generic session layer protocol can be used with any new service, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (1) calling a first function to establish a connection between an application and the service, wherein the first function resides in an application interface and said step of calling a first function includes sending a connection identifier and a service identifier;

    (2) calling a second function to transfer a packet between the application and the service, wherein the second function resides in the application interface and said step of calling a second function includes sending a connection identifier and data; and

    (3) calling a third function to terminate the connection between the application and the service, wherein the third function resides in the application interface and said step of calling a third function includes sending a connection identifier and a server identifier.

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