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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2007
David U. Mckinney, Olathe, KS (US);
Tim L. Swan, Lees Summit, MO (US);
John E. Belser, Olathe, KS (US);
David U. McKinney, Olathe, KS (US);
Tim L. Swan, Lees Summit, MO (US);
John E. Belser, Olathe, KS (US);
Sprint Communications Company L.P., Overland Park, KS (US);
Abstract
A method, system, and computer-readable media are provided for authorizing a device to authenticate onto a network from a base station. The method includes receiving a first identifier of a device and receiving a second identifier of a base station. Furthermore, the method includes determining if the device is authorized to authenticate onto the network from the base station based on an evaluation of the first and second identifiers. Additionally, the method includes authorizing the device to authenticate onto the network when it is determined that the device is authorized to receive service at the base station.