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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2005
Narayanan Haran, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Michael Irizarry, Algonquin, IL (US);
Narothum Saxena, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Narayanan Haran, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Michael Irizarry, Algonquin, IL (US);
Narothum Saxena, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
United States Cellular Corporation, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling cellular access to data services from a mobile device such as a cellular telephone or PDA. The wireless network monitors IP traffic to and from the mobile device. Attempts to access an data service are checked to determine whether the requested access is authorized. Access to the data service is granted subject to the authorization. Access to the mobile device from external sources is also restricted.