Method of and system for extending the WISPr authentication procedure

摘要

A method and system for completing the authentication process of a user device in a second communication network (such as Wi-Fi or WiMAX) utilizes the user credential (such as a SIM card, a USIM card, or a RUIM card) of a first communication network (such as GSM, CDMA, EDGE, or LTE). A client, such as a software module, executes on the wireless device. An authentication platform retrieves the SIM card credential information in the first communication network and passes the information to the authentication platform of the second communication network, thereby granting the client access to the second communication after the authentication platform validates with the first communication network.

主权项

1. A method of granting a user access to a wireless network comprising:
validating credential information of a user device at an Intermediary Authentication System by utilizing a Home Authentication System to generate a set of authentication tools, wherein the user device and Home Authentication System are separate from the Intermediary Authentication System; and on successfully authenticating the credential information, granting the user device a temporary credential by the Intermediary Authentication System in a credential format of the wireless network, thereby allowing the user device to access the wireless network.