Method and apparatus for providing preauthorization for a mobile receiving device to access wireless networks

摘要

A mobile wireless system includes a transmitter such as a satellite that broadcasts wireless signals such as boundaries for wireless networks to a mobile receiving device. Mobile receiving device may include an antenna. A locating receiver is used to generate locating signals so that a determination may be made to the location of the mobile receiving device. Preauthorizations may be obtained to allow the mobile receiving device to communicate back to business controller to enable functions such as pay-per-view or on-demand, interactive television, gaming, and the like. The preauthorizations enable access to various wireless networks as the mobile receiving device moves.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
providing a wireless network that requires a wireless network access signal to obtain access thereto; generating a wireless network access signal at a business center; communicating the wireless network access signal to a mobile receiving device from the business center; storing the wireless network access signal within the mobile receiving device; communicating the wireless access signal from the mobile receiving device to the wireless network; and enabling use of the wireless network when the wireless network access signal is an appropriate wireless network access signal.