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Authentication methods and systems for accessing networks, authentication methods and systems for accessing the internet

  • US 7,085,924 B2
  • Filed: 10/08/2004
  • Issued: 08/01/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing an authentication system comprising:

  • providing a host network configured to provide access to the Internet from a public location;

    providing at least one authentication component communicatively linked with the host network and configured to enable authentication of individual users so that they can access the Internet through the host network, authentication being configured to take place in a manner that is independent of any user affiliation with any Internet Service Providers (ISPs);

    providing at least one access module communicatively linked with the one authentication component and configured to enable a user to access the host network; and

    providing an authentication database communicatively linked to the host network and containing user information that can be used to authenticate a user.

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