Method and apparatus for providing preauthorization for a mobile receiving device to access wireless networks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8175514
APP PUB NO 20080178226A1
SERIAL NO

11656758

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A mobile wireless system (10) includes a transmitter such as a satellite (18) that broadcasts wireless signals such as boundaries for wireless networks to a mobile receiving device (22). Mobile receiving device (22) may include an antenna (26). A locating receiver (50) is used to generate locating signals so that a determination may be made to the location of the mobile receiving device. Preauthorizations may be obtained to allow the mobile receiving device (22) to communicate back to business controller (11) to enable functions such as pay-per-view or on-demand, interactive television, gaming, and the like. The preauthorizations enable access to various wireless networks as the mobile receiving device (22) moves.

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DIRECTV LLC2260 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lee, Sean S Rockville, US 67 429

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