WO2013164844A2

WO2013164844A2 - A system and method to provide differentiated wireless connectivity

Info

Publication number: WO2013164844A2
Application number: PCT/IN2013/000173
Authority: WO
Inventors: Rahul Ganesh AGALE; Abhijeet Shrikant WAKLE; Manish Shravan KAMBLE
Original assignee: Agale Rahul Ganesh
Priority date: 2012-03-20
Filing date: 2013-03-19
Publication date: 2013-11-07
Also published as: WO2013164844A4; WO2013164844A3

Abstract

The present provides a system and a process for Differentiated Data Connectivity comprising a Communication device configured with a unique Access identifier, an Access network with a configurable Network Gateway, an Authentication authorization and accounting (AAA) server connected to a database server,a remote server connected with the communication device by a differentiated data connection, the said remote server also connected to the Access Authentication and Accounting network comprising a Access accounting and authentication server (AAA), a database server and Administration server, the said remote server connected to AAA network and the private network.

Description

Title

A System and Method to Provide Differentiated Wireless Connectivity Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a wireless communication system and method thereof. In particular the invention relates to a system and method to enable differentiated wireless connectivity to a communications device with a remote gateway.

Background of the Invention

It is a well established fact that the mobile communications devices that have wireless communication capability including mobile phones, laptop computers, tablet computers, PDAs, etc. have become integral part of personal and social life. The mobile device finds its use in diverse activities such as education, business, finance management, instant messaging, email, gaming and many more depending on the service provider. Similarly, the web access on mobile devices, especially mobile phones is predominantly being used for socializing purpose resulting in evolving mobile devices as a most preferred means for networking and browsing. It won't be out of context to state that the mobile devices especially mobile phones and PDAs have overpowered the use of desktops for networking and browsing by virtue of its lightweight, connectivity at distant locations and handling flexibility compared to desktop or laptop.

However, there are impediments in the access of the wireless data services using mobile devices for browsing due to cost factor. It is observed that the users need to subscribe paid data plans for which the charges are based on downloaded data. The user is flooded with various data plans by the service providers. However, there is restricted use of the mobile web browsing by the user as it is not perceived by the user as necessary cost based service. This limits use of the wireless data service. The problem further aggravates as the mobile carriers are also not in a position to increase their revenues at the same rate as mobile data usage. They therefore resort to imposing restriction on the data usage or limiting the data bandwidth, which consequently limits the growth of data usage. Further the user is bound to pay for other services such as QoS, VOIP, data downloads, etc. in addition to data connectivity charges. A combination of factors relating to consumer experience, including download speeds, confusing menu interfaces, poor graphics quality, and lack of relevant information, also serve as barriers to increased use of data services. To increase the demand for data usage, it is necessary to make data access economical/ affordable/convenient to the users and also ensure that the service providers are able to generate revenues in the process.

1 ) The concept of free data access offered to mobile users is not new. In the recent times many reputed carriers or MVNOs have been offering free data access to social networking sites such Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, etc. In most cases the free access is offered only for browsing and limited only to popular sites, which helps the carrier to increase the data usage. In other cases, it is offered if the data session is ad-funded, sponsored or is a promotional offer; as providing free access on permanent basis is generally not financially feasible for the carriers.

2) Though the data access is given free only for certain services/portals, the other sessions are charged by the service provider. Such a system can be very misleading as the users do not have any system to confirm if they have not been charged for the free sessions and have to rely on the explanation/ billing provided by the carrier service. This can get even trickier if the carrier service is offering free access only for browsing and/but downloading is chargeable. The user may not know if he/she has accidentally downloaded any data and has been charged for the same. In this case there is no existing method or system that enables a user in determining that the data session concerning the particular services offering free access has not been charged, because the same connection is also used for accessing other services that do not offer such free services and the data sessions are charged. Similarly there is no defined system that can initiate, control and monitor such free data access sessions and alert the user about charged and free services. In the absence of a defined system that cognizably discriminates between free data access sessions and charged data sessions, ad-funded/ sponsored services/portals will not have the confidence to promote their services on the "free connectivity proposition".

Similar is the case for data sessions with portals charging privileged fees concerning their services, which can either be subsidized or premium charging.

3) The prior art does not report a defined system or method that enables a communications device to establish a differentiated wireless connection with a remote gateway, which is not the standard default connection offered by the carrier service.

4) The prior art does not report a system for establishing a differentiated connection between the remote gateway and the user's communication device, which has an apparatus to provide free, subsidised or premium charged data access to the communication device user.

5) The prior art does not report a system or method that provides the user the flexibility to use a differentiated wireless connection for accessing the privileged services offered by the private service provider. The reason for this could also be the absence of a proper business plan that would justify the substantial investment in the infrastructure.

6) The inventions related to the toll free Internet services are reported in the prior art. However, these are more apt for the wired networks as the wireless network is comparatively complex.

7) Architecture for offering differentiated services from one Remote Gateway - There is no defined architecture that facilitates a designated Remote Gateway to offer differentiated and privileged (free/subsidized/premium) services to mobile communication device users over the wireless network s of a single or multiple carriers.

It is to be underlined that in all the known cases of prior art discussed above, the subscriber is billed with the charges for the wireless data session one way or other. There is a need to provide an enabling system and method to facilitate appropriate data access services over a wireless network to mobile users/ subscribers. Further there is also a need to provide a system and method to facilitate a differentiated wireless connection with the desired network. Differentiated Wireless connection would enable not just data connectivity, but would allow for enhanced quality of service (QoS) parameters to be made available to the subscribers of this differentiated or privileged service, something which the regular standard users may not have. It is to be noted that the Quality of Service (QoS) parameters include as aspects such as Network Priority, Throughput, Delay and Reliability.

There is a need in the market place to provide a distinct system and method thereof to preferably provide differentiated wireless connectivity that is capable of offering subsidized or preferential charges, enhanced QoS (Quality of Service), etc. Further there is a need for a media that can efficiently offer value added services, which can include but will not be limited to services like download services, round-the-clock VOIP services, gaming services, etc. to the mobile device users, which is supported with a unique but customized charging system for subscribed user as well as advertisers and sponsors. This connection can be a differentiated data connection, which may or may not be the default connection offered by the carrier services. Object of the Invention

The main objective of the invention is to provide a system and method to enable differentiated wireless connectivity for a mobile communications device with a remote gateway.

Further object of the invention is to provide a system and method for connecting, controlling and monitoring this differentiated wireless connection for every subscribed mobile communication device.

Another object of the invention is to provide a differentiated wireless connection to a designated Remote Gateway from the user's mobile device.

Another object of the invention is to provide a differentiated connection system and method thereof to enable the service provider to provide a differentiated wireless connectivity offering preferential charges, enhanced QoS (Quality of Service) or combination thereof.

Another object of the invention is to provide a system and method to provide restricted, secure and dedicated wireless connectivity to multiple mobile users with a designated Remote Gateway.

Another object of the invention is to provide and maintain separate settings to establish the differentiated connection with the remote gateway. Yet another object of the invention is to establish dedicated QoS for differentiated wireless connectivity with the designated Remote Gateway, offering privileged services.

Another object of the invention is to a provide a network architecture spreading across the home network of the carriers, the infrastructure of the entity (offering differentiated services) as well as the Internet domain and the private service provider's networks..

Another object of the invention is to initiate and establish differentiated wireless connection with an enabled mobile communication device, to push a priority content even when the mobile device does not have an active/ always-on wireless data connection. Yet another object of the invention is to provide a method for establishing a unique identification of the mobile device from the Network server end. Yet another object of the invention is to subsequently provide a method to enable differentiated wireless connection of the identified mobile device with the Remote Gateway.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a method to configure the wireless network, the access network, the Remote Gateway with the mobile device.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a system and method to perform authentication, maintain billing and routing connection through the

AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) server.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a system to enable the system to allow the private service provider to control and monitor the wireless data connection as per the service agreements with the subscriber.

Yet another object of the invention , is to provide differentiated access to certain portals from the mobile device side

Summary of the Invention

Thus in accordance with the invention, the system comprises of:

A communication device selected from a handheld mobile communication device, PDA, tablet PC, laptop using a wireless data connection, etc that communicates via the wireless network. The wireless Network selected from

a. GSM: Global System for Mobile. The including GSM standard are GPRS and EDGE, which offer speedier data transfers on 2G networks. HSDPA, or High Speed Downlink Packet Access, is the 2G GSM network. b. CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access, or CDMA, that offers higher data transmission capabilities. The Evolution Data Optimized, or EV-DO, is the 3G CDMA standard.

c. LTE: Long Term Evolution, or LTE, is the next generation of cellular technology known as 4G.

d. WiMAX: WiMAX is the other competing 4G technology.

The Access Network is the first hop from the mobile communication device end that transmits and receives data. It can house the Authentication, authorization and accounting server as well as a database server, to verify the user, authorize connection and monitor billing; the Access Network transmits and receives data to enable connection of users to other users within the network. The Access network and also serves as the point of interconnection between the wireless network and a fixed wire network wherein each access network can serve multiple users within a defined network area; as people move beyond the range of one access network, they are automatically handed over to the next one depending on the applicable systems; the Access Network consists:

• Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Base Station Controller (BSC), Mobile Switching Centre (MSC), Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN), Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), etc in case of GSM/ GPRS

• Hot Spots (Access Points), Base Station (BS), Cable network (DSL), etc, in case of WiFi/WiMax wherein AAA Server is Authentication, Authorization and accounting Server used to identify a network component that provides the services, as implied by its name, of

authentication, authorization and accounting wherein

• Authentication is the process of identifying a unit (device or user) that wishes to engage in a network-based transaction. The authentication can be mutual and it can take place using any one of several authentication protocols

• Authorization is the enablement of access to specific resources once a unit (device or user) has been authenticated. As an example, Authorization can take place by enabling a port. The port enabled might provide data access to privileged services, databases etc.

• Accounting refers to tracking resource utilization. The utilization data can be used for the purpose of creating charges, performance tuning or other reasons.

The AAA server is configured on the home carrier's network, wherein the said server will be placed along the Access Network to perform the authentication (of mobile communication device user), maintain the billing (CG) and routing the connection to the designated Remote Gateway wherein the said authentication server (AAA) has a static IP; the authentication server will have a provision for a database, which will maintain the information of all the communications devices belonging to the particular user group; the authentication server can be connected to the Remote Gateway through a VPN connection, which will ensure a secure IP tunnel for every session; the AAA server maintains the user- wise details of the data sessions and the billing details ; the AAA server ensures that the differentiated connection is provided to the communication device as per the service agreements.

Database server maintains the database of the users affiliated to a particular carrier or geographical location. It contains all the necessary information of the user that enables the system to validate the authenticity and data of the user; wherein the unique access settings enables true two- way communication; data transfer can be initiated from either the device or the Remote gateway resulting in efficient and cost effective communication obviating the need for "keep-alives" Remote Gateway, that enables connection point for the differentiated connection, which is capable of sending, receiving or forwarding the preferential data for the subscribed mobile communication device. The Remote Gateway can be a firewall, server, web portal, router, proxy server, etc that can connect to a cloud, VPN, content platform, service platform, server farm, Intranet, banking service, etc;

Wherein the communications device of the subscribed user is directed to the Remote gateway, which in turn connects it to another system. The system can also use a private network or a virtual private network (VPN) for establishing secured data connectivity with the various Authentication servers located with separate network carriers. The Remote gateway can have an exchange server, a database server or an Administration server for back-end support.

The Administration servers can also be the advertising server, the exchange servers, etc.

Wherein differentiated Connection is a network data connection, which can be separate data connection offered to a communications device by an independent service provider for accessing their services and offerings. For this purpose the service provider will/can enter into an agreement with the carrier for enhanced QoS and other value added services. In some cases, this data connection can also be the default or the only data connection offered by the carrier.

Brief description of Drawings

Fig 1 describes the system wherein AAA server with access network

Fig 1a shows the logical flow chart of the process of differentiated data connection establishment process

Fig 2 depicts the method of differentiated connection initiation

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Table No. 1

Detailed description of the Invention

Features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 illustrates the system of the present invention. It comprises of Communication device (1 ) loaded with the application, Access Network (3), AAA server (6), database server (7), Remote gateway (5) and Administration servers (8). The authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) server (6) is configured on the home carrier's network wherein the said server will be placed along the Access Network (3) of the carrier to perform the authentication, maintain the billing and routing the connection through the AAA server (6). The said Access Network (3) will house the Authentication , authorization and accounting server as well as a database server (7), to verify the user, authorize connection and monitor billing wherein the said Access Network (3) is configured to the communication device (1 ) via wireless network (4). In one of the embodiments the said communication device (1 ) is selected from mobile device, PDA, tablet PC, laptop using a wireless data connection etc.

In another embodiment the said wireless network (4) is selected from GSM, CDMA, WiMAX, LTE but not limited to this. In yet another variant of this embodiment, the Wireless network (4) includes all types of the Mobile Network, Wireless LAN, Wireless MAN and Wireless WAN. The said wireless network (4) provides first access hop for data connection between the said communication device (1 ) and the Remote Gateway (5). The wireless network (4) is owned by the respective service providers who provide network connection to the communication device (1 ). However in one of the aspects of the present invention, the wireless network (4) operator will have an SLA for enhanced QoS (Quality of Service) as well as a dedicated Billing agreement with the differentiated wireless connectivity service provider.

Figure 1a illustrates the process of differentiated data connection establishment process. It comprises the steps of:

The application on the communication device (1 ) sending a request to the Authentication Gateway (AAA) server located at the Access network (3);

> Verifying Access details and user information with the Database server (7) located at the Access network (3) by the said authentication gateway;

> Authentication (AAA) server granting access for differentiated connection;

> Establishing differentiated connection between the communication device (1 ) and the Remote gateway (5);

> activating the billing register for the respective user by the

Authentication and Accounting (AAA) server; Providing access to the desired services by interaction of the application on the communications device with the Remote gateway (5);

> Forwarding of the requests by the Remote gateway (5) to the

respective system;

> Maintaining the billing and other records upon closing of the data session by the Authentication and Accounting (AAA) server for the respective data session.

The present invention provides a tailored dedicated application that is compatible with all the OSs such as Symbian, Windows, Black Berry, Android, etc. that have been developed for the communication device (1 ). It either creates unique log in details for every user or creates a unique id for every user by using unique details of subscriber or the communication device (1 ), which can also be but will not be limited to the mobile number, phone IMEI number to install unique access settings on the communication device (1 ) (unique settings for every user). The communication device (1 ) uses specially configured network identifier, which can also be the unique access settings to communicate with the wireless network (4). This network identifier helps the wireless carrier to (1 ) identify the differentiated data network, and also (2) to define the type of service provided by the differentiated network. In one of the embodiments, the mobile carrier can also provide data connectivity by assigning private IP to the specific SIM loaded on the communication device (1 ). In this case, the private IP of the SIM becomes the private IP of the communication device (1 ) and is used to establish the differentiated connection.

The unique access settings/ log in details are used for initiating connection. The application of the present invention enables to adjust the templates as per the screen of the device. Further, the said application has provision of an ad blocker for blocking all unwanted advertisements on the web pages. Figure 2 depicts the method of differentiated connection initiation. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the customer/ user is enabled to use a single application that is uploaded on the respective communication device (1 ) to connect to the Remote gateway (5), wherein the application enables unigue settings for initiating and maintaining the differentiated wireless connectivity with the Remote gateway (5) through the AAA server (6) . The method of the present invention enables the communication device (1 ) to connect on the system through the wireless communication network, wherein the user information is sent to the wireless communication network and is authenticated against the user information that is stored in the AAA server (6) located along the Access network (3) of the wireless communication network.

The AAA server (6) performs authentication on the communication device (1 ), and if the device passes the authentication, the differentiated connection is allocated. If not, the connection to the communication device (1 ) is refused and the access ends. It comprises steps of:

Using the said unigue access settings (log in details) for connecting with the AAA server (6)

> In case of users with an existing wireless connection, the said application first closes the existing the wireless connection and then uses/ activates the said unigue access settings for connecting to the AAA server (6) ;

> The said unigue access settings enables the user to connect through wireless network (4) using the identification protocols assigned by the said differentiated wireless connectivity service provider that enables controlling the data transfer and other related issue; It is to be noted that the Unigue Access settings of the present invention is a computer protocol that allows a user's communication device (1 ) to access the services provided by the Remote gateway (5) using the wireless network (4). It is a configurable network identifier used by a mobile device when connecting to a wireless network (4). The carrier examines this identifier to determine what type of network connection should be created, for example: what IP addresses should be contacted, what security methods should be used, and how/or if, it should be connected to some private customer network. More specifically, the unique access settings of the present invention helps in identifying an IP Packet Data Network (PDN) that a user wants to communicate with. In one of the embodiments, the said unique access setting is used to define the type of service that is provided by the PDN.

> Storing certain/ particular commands and numbers/destinations in the application to activate the application, if it is in a dormant state; (please explain using the related figure).

> In another embodiment of the invention, the Remote gateway (5) in order to communicate an urgent notification or to establish a VOIP call enables initiation of the differentiated wireless connection (2) with the user's communication device (1 ) wherein the Remote gateway (5) pages or makes a call to the communications device, which activates the dormant application and subsequently sets up the differentiated wireless connection (2). This is illustrated in Figure 2a.

> Downloading the stored data meant for the user upon establishment of the connection and updates him about the same.

The said Remote gateway (5) of the present invention is a node (a computer, system or application) that connects the system with another system. This system can be but will not be limited to a portal, proxy server that connects to another system, a firewall of another system, a server farm, a service provider offering services like gaming, financial, trading, etc as well as VPN or an Intranet system. The user connects to the Remote gateway (5), which in turn facilitates data connectivity between the systems.

In operation, the communication device (1 ) of the subscribed user is directed to the Remote gateway (5), which in turn connects to it another system. The said Remote gateway (5) of the present invention is provided with a unique address system for establishing secured data connectivity with the various Authentication (AAA) servers located with separate network carriers. The said Remote gateway (5) in turn is connected to another system. Further it can consist of an exchange server, a Database server (7) as well as an advertising server.

Figure 3 depicts the method of Remote gateway (5) initiated data connection. The system operates wherein

> The said Remote gateway (5) sends a page/ call from a particular destination or communicates a specific command, which is programmed in the application software and its agent;

> The application stores certain commands and numbers that activates the application if it is in a dormant state;

The mobile application agent loaded on the communication device (1 ) recognises the destination/ command, and triggers the activation of the application;

> The application, then uses the unigue access settings for connecting with the server

> In case of users with an existing wireless connection, the application first closes the existing wireless connection and then use the unigue access settings for connecting to the AAA server (6) (6) and subsequently the Remote gateway (5)

> The unigue access settings enables the user to connect through wireless network (4) using the unique address systems and the protocols assigned (this will help in controlling the data transfer and other related issue) > Upon establishment of the differentiated connection, the application downloads the stored data or connects to the on-hold service, which can also be a VOIP call meant for the user and updates the user about the same.

The said Access network (3) of the present invention is a station that transmits and receives data. The said access network (3) connects users to other users within the network and in one embodiment will also serve as the point of interconnection between the wireless network (4) and a fixed wire network. Each access network (3) can serve multiple users within a defined network area; as people move beyond the range of one access network (3), they are automatically handed over to the next one. In one of the embodiments the Access network (3) is selected from:

> Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Base Station Controller (BSC), Mobile Switching Centre (MSC), Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN), Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), etc in case of GSM/ GPRS

> Hot Spots (Access Points), Base Station (BS), Cable network (DSL), etc, in case of WiFi/ WiMax

The Access network (3) houses the Authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) server as well as a Database server (7) to verify the user authorize connection and monitor billing. Authentication is used as the basis for authorization (determining whether a differentiated connection will be granted to a particular user), privacy (keeping information from becoming known to non-participants), and non- repudiation (not being able to deny having done something that was authorized to be done based on the authentication).

Figure 4 depicts method of operation of the said Authentication server (AAA). It has a static IP and database, which maintains information of all the communication device (1 ) belonging to the particular user group. The said authentication server can be connected to the Remote gateway (5) through a VPN connection, which ensures a secure IP tunnel for every session. The said AAA server (6) maintains the user-wise details of the data sessions as well as the billing details. It ensures that the differentiated connection is provided to the communication device (1 ) as per the service agreements. The said authentication server operates in steps of:

> Receiving request from the communication device (1 ) that is with the user/ subscriber;

> Matching the user information with the database information;

> authorizing differentiated connection to the user's communication device (1 );

> Connecting with the Remote gateway (5) for availing the desired service;

> Activation of the appropriate billing register for respective user;

> closing the differentiated connection with the Remote gateway (5) upon completion of the data session;

> Calculating and keeping log of the usage charges.

In one of the embodiments, a Gateway server is located along with the AAA server (6) located at the Access network (3), which can provide differentiated access to certain services. This gateway server will be connected to the Remote Exchange server for Administration and Advertisement purpose.

In another embodiment of the present invention a system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity wherein Network gateway is optionally located along with the AAA server (6), for performing authentication before initiating the differentiated connectivity, wherein Network gateway is connected to the Remote Exchange server for Administration and Advertisement purpose.

Claims

I Claim

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity comprising a communications device (1 ), access network (3), Authentication authorization and accounting (AAA) server (6), database server (7), remote gateway (5) , administration server/s (8)

wherein the access network transmits and receives data to enable connection of users within the network with the Remote gateway (5) , serves as the point of interconnection between the wireless network and a fixed wire network wherein each access network can serve multiple users within a defined network area;

The said authentication authorization and accounting (AAA) server (6) identifies a network component that provides the services wherein the said AAA server (6) having a static IP is configured on the home carrier's network, wherein the said server is placed along the said access network (3) to perform the authentication of user's communication device, maintain billing and routing the connection to the designated remote gateway (5). The provision for a database to maintain the information of all the communications devices belonging to the particular user group

wherein the said remote gateway (5) enables connection point for the differentiated connection, which is capable of sending, receiving or forwarding the preferential data to the subscribed mobile communication device.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the unique access settings enables true two-way communication; data transfer can be initiated from either the communication device (1 ) or the Remote gateway (5) resulting in efficient and cost effective communication obviating the need for "keep-alive". A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity (2) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the remote gateway (5) is selected from firewall, server, web portal, router, proxy server that can connect to a cloud, VPN, content platform, service platform, server farm, Intranet, banking service, etc.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said authentication (AAA) server (6) is connected to the said remote gateway (5) through a VPN connection, which ensures a secure IP tunnel for every session; the AAA server (6) maintains the user-wise details of the data sessions and the billing details wherein the AAA server (6) ensures that the differentiated connection is provided to the communication device (1 ) as per the service agreements.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein in operation the communications device (1 ) of the subscribed user is directed to the Remote gateway (5), which in turn connects it to another system wherein the said Remote gateway (5) uses a virtual private network (VPN) for establishing secured data connectivity with the various authentication servers located with separate network carriers wherein the Remote gateway (5) comprises of an exchange server, a database server (7) as well as an administration server/s (8).

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said communications device (1 ) is selected from a handheld mobile device, PDA, tablet PC, laptop using a wireless data connection that communicates via the wireless network.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the wireless network is selected from Global System for Mobile (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), WiMAX, but is not limited to this. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the Access Networks (1 ) comprises of (a) Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Base Station Controller (BSC), Mobile Switching Centre (MSC), Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN), Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) in case of GSM/ GPRS or (b) Hot Spots (Access Points), Base Station (BS), Cable network (DSL) in case of WiFi/WiMax

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein authentication, authorization and accounting server operates to

identify a unit (device or user) that wishes to engage in a network-based transaction, wherein the authentication can be mutual and it can take place using any one of several authentication protocols;

enables access to specific resources once a unit (device or user) has been authenticated;

Tracks resource utilization wherein the utilization data can be used for the purpose of creating charges, performance tuning or other reasons.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein authorization takes place by enabling ports to provide access to Web services, privileged services, databases, but not limited to this.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein database server (7) maintains the database of the users affiliated to a particular carrier or geographical location wherein the said server stores all the necessary information of the user that enables the system to validate the authenticity and data of the user.

12. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the administration servers (8) can be but will not be limited to the advertising servers, the exchange servers or combinations thereof.

13. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein differentiated connection is a network data connection which is a separate data connection offered to a communication device (1 ) by an independent service provider (9) for exclusively accessing their services, offerings.

14. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claims 1 , 13 wherein the differentiated connectivity is enabled by a connection provided by the carrier service to connect the user to the Gateway server of a private service provider (9)

15. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claims 1 , 14 wherein the differentiated connectivity serves as a platform for offering Value Added Service (VAS) like VOIP, downloading services, etc.

16. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claims land 13 wherein the service provider enter into an agreement with the carrier for enhanced quality of service (QoS) and other value added services. "

17. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said communication device is configured with a tailored dedicated application that is compatible with all the Operating Systems such as Symbian, Windows, Black Berry,

Android or any other OS that has the functionality for uploading similar applications;

wherein the said application either creates unique log in details for every user or creates a unique id for every user by using unique details of subscriber/ communication device, which can also be but will not be limited to the mobile number, phone IMEI number to install unique access settings on the handset (unique settings for every user).

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the communication device uses specially configured network identifier, which can also be the Access Network (3) to communicate with the wireless network wherein the network identifier helps the wireless carrier to identify the differentiated data network, and defines the type of service provided by the differentiated network.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mobile carrier provides data connectivity by assigning private IP to the specific SIM loaded on the communication device wherein the private IP of the SIM becomes the private IP of the communication device and is used to establish the differentiated connection.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the customer/ user is enabled to use a single application that is uploaded on the respective communication device to connect to the remote gateway (5), wherein the application enables unique settings for initiating and maintaining the differentiated wireless connectivity with the Remote gateway (5). A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claims 1 -18 wherein process of differentiated data connection establishment comprises steps of:

> sending a request to the Authentication Gateway (AAA) server located at the Access Network (3) by the application on the mobile;

> verifying Access details and user information with the database server (7) located at the Access Network by the said authentication gateway (AAA) server; > authentication (AAA) server granting access for differentiated connection to the communication device;

> establishing differentiated connection between the communication device and the Remote gateway (5);

> activating the billing register for the respective user by the Authentication and Accounting (AAA) server;

providing access to the desired services by interaction of the application on the communication device with the Remote gateway (5);

> forwarding the requests by the Remote gateway (5) to the respective system;

> creating and maintaining records of the respective data sessions along with the calculation of the charges upon closing of the data session by the Authentication and Accounting (AAA) (6) server for the respective user.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 , enabling communications device (1 ) to connect on the system through the wireless communication network, wherein the user information is sent to the wireless communication network and is authenticated against the user information that is preserved in the AAA server (6) located along the Access Network (3) of the wireless communication network;

the AAA server (6) performs authentication on the communications device (1 ), and if the device passes the authentication, the differentiated connection is allocated, if not, the connection to the communications device is refused and the access ends, the process comprising steps of:

> using the said unique access settings (log in details) for connecting with the AAA server (6) (6)

> in case of users with an existing wireless connection, the said application first closes the existing the wireless connection ancUfoaa. uses/ activates the said unique access settings for connecting to the AAA server (6);

> the said unique access settings enable the user to connect through wireless network using the unique identification protocols assigned by the said differentiated wireless connectivity service provider that enables controlling and monitoring the data transfer as well as other related issue;

> the carrier examines this identifier to determine what type of network connection should be created/ what security methods should be used, and how/or if, it should be connected to some private customer network wherein the unique access settings enables identification of an IP Packet Data Network (PDN) that a user wants to communicate with and assign QoS as per the SLA;

> Storing certain/ particular commands and/or numbers/destinations in the application to activate the application if it is in a dormant state;.

> Initiation of the differentiated wireless connection by the remote gateway (5) in order to communicate an urgent notification or to establish a VOIP call with the user's communication device wherein the remote gateway (5) pages or makes a call to the communications device, which activates the dormant application and subsequently sets up the differentiated wireless connection;

> downloading the stored data meant for the user or connecting to the waiting session, which may also be a VOIP call upon establishment of the connection.

23. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claims 1 , wherein the said unique access settings is used to define the type of service that is provided by the PDN.

24. A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said Remote gateway (5) is a node selected from a computer, system or application that connects to another system wherein this system can be but will not be limited to a portal, proxy server that connects to another system, a firewall of another system, a server farm, a service provider offering services like gaming, financial services, trading as well as VPN system;, wherein in operation the user connects to the remote gateway (5), which in turn facilitates data connectivity to other systems.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claims 1 , 22 wherein in operation, the communications device of the subscribed user is directed to the Remote gateway (5), which in turn connects to it another system; the said Remote gateway (5) is provided with a unique address system for establishing secured data connectivity with the various Authentication servers located with separate network carriers; Remote gateway (5) in turn is connected to another system and has exchange server/s, database server/s as well as advertising server/s.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein to initiate Remote gateway (5) initiated data connection

> the said remote gateway (5) sends a page/ command/ call from a particular destination/s, which is/are programmed in the application software and its agent;

> the mobile application agent loaded on the communication device recognises the destination/ command, and triggers the activation of the application;

> the application, then uses the unique access settings for connecting with the server;

incase of users with an existing wireless connection, the application first closes the existing wireless connection and then uses the said unique access settings for connecting to the Remote gateway (5); > the unique access settings enables the user to connect through wireless network using the unique address systems and protocols assigned;

upon establishment of the connection the application downloads the stored data meant for the user and updates the user about the same or initiates the waiting session, which can also be a VOIP call .

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1_wherein the said access network connects users to other users within the network and also serve as the point of interconnection between the wireless network and a fixed wire network; wherein each access network serves multiple users within a defined network area; as people move beyond the range of one access network, they are handed over to the next one as per the applicable system.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1_wherein authentication is used as the basis for authorization (determining whether a privilege will be granted to a particular user or process), privacy (keeping information from becoming known to non-participants), and non-repudiation (not being able to deny having done something that was authorized to be done based on the authentication).

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1_wherein the said Authentication server (AAA) has a static IP and database, which maintains information of all the communications devices belonging to the particular user group; the authentication server can be connected to the Remote gateway (5) server through a VPN connection, which ensures a secure IP tunnel for every session wherein the said AAA server (6) maintains the user-wise details of the data sessions and the billing details, it ensures that the differentiated connection is provided to the communication device as per the service agreements.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said authentication server operates in steps of:

receiving request from the communication device that is with the user/ subscriber;

> matching the user information with the database information;

> authorizing differentiated connection to the user's communication device;

> connecting with the Remote gateway (5) for availing the desired service;

activation of the appropriate billing register for respective user;

> calculating and keeping log of the usage charges.

A system to provide differentiated wireless connectivity as claimed in claim 1_wherein gateway server can also be located along with the AAA server (6), which will provide differentiated access to certain portals, wherein this gateway server will be connected to the Remote Exchange server for Administration and Advertisement purpose. The differentiated connectivity can also be a connection provided by the carrier service to connect the user to the Gateway server offering privileged services.

A system as claimed in claim 1 to provide differentiated wireless connectivity wherein Network gateway is optionally located along with the -^¾ ¾¾^ (!3), for performing authentication before initiating the differentiated connectivity, wherein Network gateway is connected to the Remote Exchange server for Administration and Advertisement purpose