Method and apparatus for providing virtual Wi-Fi access

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9100381
APP PUB NO 20090198808A1
SERIAL NO

12023255

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A method of providing virtual Wi-Fi service via a virtual Wi-Fi access network is provided. The method comprises: receiving data from an owner of an individual Wi-Fi access point; updating the owner of the Wi-Fi access point with access IDs, passwords, and security keys for a plurality of virtual Wi-Fi access subscribers; receiving subscriber data from a virtual Wi-Fi access subscriber; providing the subscriber with virtual Wi-Fi access log-in information; connecting the subscriber to the virtual Wi-Fi access network, wherein the virtual Wi-Fi access network comprises a plurality of individual Wi-Fi access points in communication with at least one virtual Wi-Fi access server; and billing the subscriber for virtual Wi-Fi access.

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  • WSOU INVESTMENTS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cai, Yigang Naperville, US 335 6466
Hua, Suzann Lisle, US 119 1137

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