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System and method for binding a subscription-based computing system to an internet service

  • US 8,533,801 B2
  • Filed: 06/14/2011
  • Issued: 09/10/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for binding a subscription-based computer to an internet service provider (ISP) comprising:

  • receiving configuration data from a peripheral device at the subscription-based computer;

    determining if a source of the configuration data is authentic;

    communicating an encrypted packet from the subscription-based computer to a remote computer of the ISP if the source of the configuration data is authentic, the encrypted packet uniquely identifying the subscription-based computer;

    receiving a heartbeat packet from the remote computer at the subscription-based computer, if the encrypted packet is authenticated at the remote computer;

    authenticating the heartbeat packet at the subscription-based computer; and

    controlling the subscription-based computer to maintain communication with the ISP if the heartbeat packet is authentic.

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