Service access

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for configuring end user equipment. A service broker may transmit access settings to an access node where the access settings are for a predetermined service provider. The access settings may be transmitted to end user equipment so that the predetermined service provider can access the end user equipment in order to configure the end user equipment to receive a service provided by the service provider.

主权项

1. A method comprising the steps of:
receiving access settings from a service broker wherein said access settings are configured to control access by a predetermined service provider to an end user equipment; and transmitting said access settings to the end user equipment, wherein said predetermined service provider is configured to access said end user equipment subject to said access settings, and wherein said end user equipment is initially configured by said service broker to enable said predetermined service provider to control and configure said end user equipment in order to receive a service provided by said service provider.