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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2004
Robert M. Batz, Raleigh, NC (US);
Louis F. Menditto, Raleigh, NC (US);
John G. White, Cary, NC (US);
Robert M. Batz, Raleigh, NC (US);
Louis F. Menditto, Raleigh, NC (US);
John G. White, Cary, NC (US);
Cisco Technology, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for managing information in a network environment is provided that includes a content service gateway operable to communicate with an end user in order to facilitate a communication session. The communication session relates to a request by the end user for content or for a service. A quota server coupled to the content service gateway is operable to receive a service authorization request from the content service gateway relating to the communication session. The service authorization request operates to authorize access to the service or to the content for the end user.