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System and method for managing network access for an end user

  • US 7,958,238 B1
  • Filed: 02/07/2003
  • Issued: 06/07/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for managing network access, comprising:

  • a Content Services Gateway comprising;

    one or more processing modules operable to;

    facilitate a communication session for an end user at a first location, the communication session using a first network node servicing the first location, the end user associated with a quota based on a first tariff associated with the first location;

    receive a signal indicating a change in a network parameter, the change reflecting that the end user has moved from the first location to a second location and changed from using the first network node to a second network node servicing the second location;

    notify a billing system element of the change in the network parameter indicating movement;

    receive quota information indicating the quota based on a second tariff associated with the second location; and

    provide a quota enforcement mechanism such that content being delivered to the end user is limited according to the quota based on the second tariff associated with the second location;

    one or more memory modules operable to store a known user table (KUT), the KUT including;

    an internet protocol (IP) address associated with the end user; and

    information associated with the first and second network nodes being used by the end user.

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