WO2002015477A2 - System for subscription-free short-term internet access - Google Patents

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WO2002015477A2
WO2002015477A2 PCT/FR2001/002592 FR0102592W WO0215477A2 WO 2002015477 A2 WO2002015477 A2 WO 2002015477A2 FR 0102592 W FR0102592 W FR 0102592W WO 0215477 A2 WO0215477 A2 WO 0215477A2
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  • the present invention relates to Internet access systems and relates more particularly to a prepaid medium dedicated to Internet access.
  • connection kits the implementation of which results in the production of a certain number of computer errors and which do not allow a good approach to the user
  • the invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks by creating a means of accessing the Internet without subscription.
  • an Internet access system comprising a user terminal communicating by means of a modem or adapter for the transmission of data with a server which in turn communicates with an Internet access provider, characterized in which it further includes a limited-time prepaid access medium intended to make available to the user a credit for Internet connection time.
  • the prepaid access support of limited duration includes a removable scratched area which carries a time credit code intended to inform a password area for access to a network remote from the user terminal;
  • the access medium is associated with a booklet carrying information making it possible to configure the user terminal, a connection number to the Internet access provider and a connection identifier;
  • the user terminal comprises said system for accessing a remote network, a browser, protocols necessary for the Internet connection as well as peripherals allowing the viewing, entry and pointing of information;
  • the user terminal is associated with a modem or adapter to obtain said Internet connection;
  • It includes means of authentication of information and verification of the time credit and the validity date according to a variable time limit determined by the Internet service provider;
  • - Fig.1 is a block diagram illustrating an Internet access system, using a prepaid medium according to the invention
  • - Fig.2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the system of Figure 1.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown a prepaid medium 1 having a masked area 2 which, once scratched, allows to discover a time credit code 3 which will be used to enter a password area for access to a remote network 4 of a terminal 5.
  • the support may present various information, in particular advertising.
  • connection number 7 of the Internet access provider gives two pieces of information which are the connection number 7 of the Internet access provider and the connection identifier 8.
  • the terminal 5 represents all the material means offering the possibility of browsing the Internet which include: - the system 4 for accessing a remote network which will receive the information provided by the prepaid medium 1 and its booklet 6;
  • the server 11 has a calculating unit 12 whose function is to decrement the time credit as well as verification and authentication means 12a.
  • a connection unit 14 cuts off the communication between the user terminal 5 and the Internet access provider 13.
  • This unit checks the validity date in the event that the Internet access provider 13 decides to limit access over time relative to the date of bringing into use the time credit code 3 carried by the support 1.
  • the internet service provider 13 grants the user's browsing authorization after validation of the authentication server 1.
  • the browser 9 provides the interface necessary for navigation.
  • the device also comprises a screen for viewing information (not shown) integrated or not in the terminal 5 and an input or pointing device for carrying out the manipulations necessary for navigation.
  • the prepaid medium according to the invention is implemented in the following manner, illustrated by the flow diagram of FIG. 2.
  • step (a) the terminal 5 is powered up.
  • step (b) the modem or adapter 10 is powered up.
  • step (c) we take note of the time credit code 3 on the support 1 scratching the masked area 2.
  • step (d) we become aware of the connection number 7 and the identifier 8 in the booklet 6.
  • step (e) the instructions of the booklet 6 are followed for the configuration of the network parameters 9a if necessary and according to the type of terminal 5 used.
  • step (f) in the access system to a remote network 4, there is information of zones reserved for the identifier, 8 for the password and for the connection number 7.
  • step (g) the connection is then launched.
  • step (h) there is then data transmission via the modem or adapter 10 to the authentication server 11.
  • step (i) If during step (i), the verification of the identifier 8 and of the password is valid, we pass to step (m) of verification by the calculation unit 12 of the time credit corresponding to the user password and expiration date.
  • step (k) the connection 14 is cut off.
  • step (l) we go to step (f) to inform the zones reserved for the identifier, at password and connection number in the remote network access system.
  • step (m) there is verification by the calculating unit 12 of the time credit corresponding to the password of the user and of the validity date.
  • step (n) the user's time credit being positive, or the date corresponding to the limit set by the Internet service provider 13, we go to step (r) for setting in service of the decrementation of the time credit by the calculation unit 12 throughout the duration of the communication.
  • step (o) In case of credit at zero or an invalid date, we go to step (o). During this step, the user is informed of his credit at zero or of the date being exceeded. During phase (p), the communication is cut off.
  • step (q) we return to step (f) to inform in the remote network access system 4, the areas reserved for the username, password and connection number of the cut in communication that occurred in step (p).
  • step (s) access to the server of the access provider
  • step (t) there is navigation by the browser 9 of the terminal 5.
  • step (u) there is access to the remaining time credit information according to the most appropriate solution of the Internet service provider.

Abstract

The invention concerns an Internet access system comprising a user terminal (5) communicating through a modem or adaptor (10) for data transmission with a server (11) which itself communicates with an Internet access provider (13). The invention is characterised in that it further comprises a prepaid medium (1) for subscribed or subscription-free short-term access for providing the user with Internet connection credit time.

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Système d ' accès à Internet sans abonnement et à durée limitée .Internet access system without subscription and for a limited time.
La présente invention est relative aux systèmes d'accès à Internet et se rapporte plus particulièrement à un support prépayé dédié à l'accès à Internet.The present invention relates to Internet access systems and relates more particularly to a prepaid medium dedicated to Internet access.
Les moyens de connexion par Internet existants génèrent un certain nombre d'imperfections et inconvénients tant au niveau technique que commer- cial.The existing means of Internet connection generate a number of imperfections and drawbacks both technically and commercially.
Ils nécessitent l'utilisation de kits de connexion dont la mise en œuvre entraîne la production d'un certain nombre d'erreurs informatiques et qui ne permettent pas une bonne approche de l'utilisateur, _They require the use of connection kits, the implementation of which results in the production of a certain number of computer errors and which do not allow a good approach to the user, _
Leur accès est conditionné par la communication du numéro de carte bancaire de l'utilisateur.Their access is conditioned by the communication of the user's bank card number.
Ils occasionnent des dépassements dans la durée de communication.They cause the communication time to be exceeded.
L'invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients précités en créant un moyen pour accéder à Internet sans abonnement.The invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks by creating a means of accessing the Internet without subscription.
Elle a donc pour objet un système d'accès à Internet comprenant un terminal d'utilisateur communiquant au moyen d'un modem ou adaptateur pour la transmission de données avec un serveur qui communique à son tour avec un fournisseur d'accès Internet, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un support d'accès prépayé à durée limitée destiné à mettre à la disposition de l'utilisateur, un crédit de temps de connexion à Internet. Suivant d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :It therefore relates to an Internet access system comprising a user terminal communicating by means of a modem or adapter for the transmission of data with a server which in turn communicates with an Internet access provider, characterized in which it further includes a limited-time prepaid access medium intended to make available to the user a credit for Internet connection time. According to other characteristics of the invention:
- le support prépayé d'accès à durée limitée, comprend une zone masquée grattable qui porte un code de crédit de temps destiné à renseigner une zone de mot de passe d'accès à un réseau distant du terminal d'utilisateur ;- the prepaid access support of limited duration, includes a removable scratched area which carries a time credit code intended to inform a password area for access to a network remote from the user terminal;
- le support d'accès est associé à un fascicule portant des informations permettant de paramétrer le terminal d'utilisateur, un numéro de connexion au fournisseur d'accès Internet et un identifiant de connexion ;the access medium is associated with a booklet carrying information making it possible to configure the user terminal, a connection number to the Internet access provider and a connection identifier;
- le terminal d'utilisateur comprend ledit système d'accès à un réseau distant, un navigateur, des protocoles nécessaires à la connexion Internet ainsi que des périphériques permettant la visualisation, l'entrée et le pointage d'infor- mations ;the user terminal comprises said system for accessing a remote network, a browser, protocols necessary for the Internet connection as well as peripherals allowing the viewing, entry and pointing of information;
- au terminal d'utilisateur est associé un modem ou adaptateur pour obtenir ladite connexion Internet ; - il comprend des moyens d'authentification des informations et de vérification du crédit de temps et de la date de validité selon un délai variable déterminé par le fournisseur d'accès Internet ;- the user terminal is associated with a modem or adapter to obtain said Internet connection; - It includes means of authentication of information and verification of the time credit and the validity date according to a variable time limit determined by the Internet service provider;
- il comporte des moyens de coupure de la communication entre le terminal d'utilisateur et le fournisseur d'accès Internet dans le cas d'une authenti- fication négative ou lorsque le crédit de temps arrive à zéro ;- it includes means for cutting off communication between the user terminal and the Internet access provider in the event of negative authentication or when the time credit reaches zero;
- il comporte des moyens de décrémentation du crédit de temps porté par le support prépayé et d'autorisation de la navigation sur Internet par le navigateur du terminal d'utilisateur par l'intermédiaire du fournisseur d'accès Internet. L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :- It includes means for decrementing the time credit carried by the prepaid medium and for authorizing browsing on the Internet by the browser of the user terminal via the Internet access provider. The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
- la Fig.1 est un schéma synoptique illustrant un système d'accès à Internet, à l'aide d'un support prépayé suivant l'invention ; et - la Fig.2 est un organigramme illustrant le fonctionnement du système de la figure 1.- Fig.1 is a block diagram illustrating an Internet access system, using a prepaid medium according to the invention; and - Fig.2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the system of Figure 1.
Sur la figure 1 , on a représenté un support prépayé 1 comportant une zone masquée 2 qui, une fois grattée, permet de découvrir un code de crédit de temps 3 qui servira à renseigner une zone de mot de passe d'accès à un réseau distant 4 d'un terminal 5.In Figure 1, there is shown a prepaid medium 1 having a masked area 2 which, once scratched, allows to discover a time credit code 3 which will be used to enter a password area for access to a remote network 4 of a terminal 5.
Le-support peut présenter des informations diverses, notamment de la publicité.The support may present various information, in particular advertising.
Il est accompagné d'un fascicule 6 intégré ou non au support principal. Il a pour objectif d'informer l'utilisateur sur les procédures à suivre pour paramétrer son terminal 5 et réaliser sa connexion.It is accompanied by a booklet 6 integrated or not in the main support. It aims to inform the user on the procedures to follow to configure his terminal 5 and make his connection.
Il donne entre autre deux informations qui sont le numéro 7 de connexion du fournisseur d'accès Internet et l'identifiant de connexion 8.Among other things, it gives two pieces of information which are the connection number 7 of the Internet access provider and the connection identifier 8.
Le terminal 5 représente tous les moyens matériels offrant la possibilité de naviguer sur Internet qui comportent : - le système 4 d'accès à un réseau distant qui recevra les informations fournies par le support prépayé 1 et son fascicule 6 ;The terminal 5 represents all the material means offering the possibility of browsing the Internet which include: - the system 4 for accessing a remote network which will receive the information provided by the prepaid medium 1 and its booklet 6;
- un navigateur 9 qui est l'interface nécessaire à la navigation ;- A browser 9 which is the interface necessary for navigation;
- les protocoles 9a nécessaires pour l'accès à Internet ; - un modem ou adaptateur 10 selon la technologie de transfert de données choisie, qui est intégré ou non au terminal 5 ;- the 9a protocols necessary for Internet access; - a modem or adapter 10 depending on the data transfer technology chosen, which may or may not be integrated into the terminal 5;
- un serveur d'authentification 11 qui permet de vérifier la validité des données d'identification et mot de passe de l'utilisateur. Le serveur 11 possède une unité de calcul 12 ayant pour fonction de décrémenter le crédit de temps ainsi que des moyens de vérification et d'authentification 12a.- an authentication server 11 which makes it possible to check the validity of the user's identification data and password. The server 11 has a calculating unit 12 whose function is to decrement the time credit as well as verification and authentication means 12a.
A la mise à zéro du crédit de temps, une unité de connexion 14 procède à la coupure de la communication entre le terminal d'utilisateur 5 et le four- nisseur d'accès Internet 13.When the time credit is set to zero, a connection unit 14 cuts off the communication between the user terminal 5 and the Internet access provider 13.
Cette unité vérifie -la date de validité dans le cas où le fournisseur d'accès Internet 13 décide de limiter l'accès dans le temps par rapport à la date de mise en service du code de crédit de temps 3 porté par le support 1.This unit checks the validity date in the event that the Internet access provider 13 decides to limit access over time relative to the date of bringing into use the time credit code 3 carried by the support 1.
Le fournisseur d'accès internet 13 accorde l'autorisation de navigation de l'utilisateur après validation du serveur d'authentification 1 .The internet service provider 13 grants the user's browsing authorization after validation of the authentication server 1.
Le navigateur 9 apporte l'interface nécessaire à la navigation. Le dispositif comporte en outre un écran pour la visualisation de l'information (non représenté) intégré ou non au terminal 5 et un périphérique d'entrée ou de pointage pour effectuer les manipulations nécessaires à la navigation. Le support prépayé suivant l'invention est mis en œuvre de la façon suivante, illustrée par l'organigramme de la figure 2.The browser 9 provides the interface necessary for navigation. The device also comprises a screen for viewing information (not shown) integrated or not in the terminal 5 and an input or pointing device for carrying out the manipulations necessary for navigation. The prepaid medium according to the invention is implemented in the following manner, illustrated by the flow diagram of FIG. 2.
Au cours de l'étape (a), le terminal 5 est mis sous tension. Au cours de l'étape (b), le modem ou adaptateur 10 est mis sous tension. Au cours de l'étape (c); on prend connaissance du code crédit temps 3 sur le support 1 pargrattage de la zone masquée 2.During step (a), the terminal 5 is powered up. During step (b), the modem or adapter 10 is powered up. During step (c); we take note of the time credit code 3 on the support 1 scratching the masked area 2.
• Au cours de l'étape (d), on prend connaissance du numéro de connexion 7 et de l'identifiant 8 dans le fascicule 6. • During step (d), we become aware of the connection number 7 and the identifier 8 in the booklet 6.
Au cours de l'étape (e), on suit les , instructions du fascicule 6 pour le paramétrage des paramètres de réseau 9a si nécessaire et selon le type de terminal 5 utilisé.During step (e), the instructions of the booklet 6 are followed for the configuration of the network parameters 9a if necessary and according to the type of terminal 5 used.
Au cours de l'étape (f), dans le système d'accès à un réseau distant 4, il y a information de zones réservées à l'identifiant ,8 au mot de passe et au numéro de connexion 7. Au cours de l'étape (g), on lance ensuite la connexion. Il y a alors au cours de l'étape (h), transmission des données par l'intermédiaire du modem ou adaptateur 10 vers le serveur d'authentification 11.During step (f), in the access system to a remote network 4, there is information of zones reserved for the identifier, 8 for the password and for the connection number 7. During step (g), the connection is then launched. During step (h), there is then data transmission via the modem or adapter 10 to the authentication server 11.
Si au cours de l'étape (i), la vérification de l'identifiant 8 et du mot de passe est valide, on passe à l'étape (m) de vérification par l'unité de calcul 12 du crédit de temps correspondant au mot de passe de l'utilisateur et de la date de validité.If during step (i), the verification of the identifier 8 and of the password is valid, we pass to step (m) of verification by the calculation unit 12 of the time credit corresponding to the user password and expiration date.
Si la vérification de l'authentifiant et du _mot de passe n'est pas valide, il y a passage à l'épate (j) d'information de l'utilisateur de l'impossibilité de l'identi- fier.If the verification of the authenticator and the password is not valid, there is a change to the user's information epate (j) of the impossibility of identifying him.
Au cours de l'étape (k), il y a coupure de la connexion 14. Au cours de l'étape (l), on va à l'étape (f) d'information des zones réservées à l'identifiant, au mot de passe et au numéro de connexion dans le système d'accès à un réseau distant. Au cours de l'étape (m), il y a vérification par l'unité de calcul 12 du crédit de temps correspondant au mot de passe de l'utilisateur et de la date de validité.During step (k), the connection 14 is cut off. During step (l), we go to step (f) to inform the zones reserved for the identifier, at password and connection number in the remote network access system. During step (m), there is verification by the calculating unit 12 of the time credit corresponding to the password of the user and of the validity date.
Puis au cours de l'étape (n), le crédit de temps de l'utilisateur étant positif, ou la date correspondant à la limite fixée par le fournisseur d'accès Internet 13, on passe à l'étape (r) de mise en service de la décrémentation du crédit de temps par l'unité de calcul 12 pendant toute la durée de la communication.Then during step (n), the user's time credit being positive, or the date corresponding to the limit set by the Internet service provider 13, we go to step (r) for setting in service of the decrementation of the time credit by the calculation unit 12 throughout the duration of the communication.
En cas de crédit à zéro ou de date non valide, on passe à l'étape (o). Au cours de cette étape, on informe l'utilisateur de son crédit a zéro ou du dépassement de la date. Au cours de la phase (p), il y a coupure de la communication.In case of credit at zero or an invalid date, we go to step (o). During this step, the user is informed of his credit at zero or of the date being exceeded. During phase (p), the communication is cut off.
Au cours de l'étape (q), on retourne à l'étape (f) pour informer dans le système d'accès au réseau distant 4, les zones réservées à l'identifiant, au mot de passe et au numéro de connexion de la coupure de la communication survenue à l'étape (p). Au cours de l'étape (s), on accède au serveur du fournisseur d'accèsDuring step (q), we return to step (f) to inform in the remote network access system 4, the areas reserved for the username, password and connection number of the cut in communication that occurred in step (p). During step (s), access to the server of the access provider
Internet 13.Internet 13.
Au cours de l'étape (t), il y a navigation par le navigateur 9 du terminal 5. Au cours de l'étape (u), il y a accès à l'information de crédit de temps restant selon la solution la plus appropriée du fournisseur d'accès Internet.During step (t), there is navigation by the browser 9 of the terminal 5. During step (u), there is access to the remaining time credit information according to the most appropriate solution of the Internet service provider.
Lorsque le crédit est à zéro ou la date de validité est dépassée, on suit l'une des procédures suivantes. Lors de l'acquisition de futurs supports prépayés, dédiés à l'accès Internet sans abonnement et à durée limitée pour le même fournisseur d'accès Internet, l'utilisateur n'a qu'à modifier le code de crédit de temps 2 dans le système d'accès à un réseau distant 4 du terminal 5.When the credit is zero or the validity date has passed, one of the following procedures is followed. When acquiring future prepaid media, dedicated to Internet access without subscription and for a limited time for the same Internet service provider, the user only has to modify the time credit code 2 in the access system to a remote network 4 of the terminal 5.
Pour le cas précédent, mais avec un changement de fournisseur d'ac- ces Internet 13, l'utilisateur est amené à modifier le numéro de connexion, l'identifiant et le code de crédit de temps 2. For the previous case, but with a change of Internet access provider 13, the user is led to modify the connection number, the identifier and the time credit code 2.

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1. Système d'accès à Internet comprenant un terminal d'utilisateur (5) communiquant au moyen d'un modem ou adaptateur (10) pour la transmission de données avec un serveur (11 ) qui communique à son tour avec un fournisseur d'accès Internet (13), caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un support prépayé (1) d'accès à durée limitée destiné à mettre à la disposition de l'utilisateur un crédit de temps de connexion Internet.1. Internet access system comprising a user terminal (5) communicating by means of a modem or adapter (10) for the transmission of data with a server (11) which in turn communicates with a supplier of Internet access (13), characterized in that it further comprises a prepaid medium (1) of access of limited duration intended to make available to the user an Internet connection time credit.
2. Système d'accès à Internet suivant Ja revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le support prépayé (1 ) d'accès à durée limitée, comprend une zone masquée grattable (2) qui porte un code de crédit de temps (3) destiné à renseigner une zone de mot de passe d'accès à un réseau distant (4) du terminal d'utilisateur (5).2. Internet access system according to claim 1, characterized in that the prepaid medium (1) for access of limited duration, comprises a removable scratch-off zone (2) which carries a time credit code (3) intended in entering a password area for accessing a remote network (4) from the user terminal (5).
3. Système d'accès à Internet suivant l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que le support d'accès (1 ) est associé à un fascicule (6) portant des informations permettant de paramétrer le terminal d'utilisateur (5), un numéro de connexion (7) au fournisseur d'accès Internet (13) et un identifiant de connexion (8).3. Internet access system according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the access medium (1) is associated with a booklet (6) carrying information making it possible to configure the user terminal ( 5), a connection number (7) to the Internet access provider (13) and a connection identifier (8).
4. Système d'accès à Internet suivant les revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé en ce que le terminal d'utilisateur (5) comprend ledit système d'accès (4) à un réseau distant, un navigateur (9), des protocoles (9a) nécessaires à la connexion Internet ainsi que des périphériques permettant la visualisation, l'entrée et le pointage d'informations.4. Internet access system according to claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the user terminal (5) comprises said access system (4) to a remote network, a browser (9), protocols ( 9a) necessary for the Internet connection as well as peripherals for viewing, entering and pointing information.
5. Système d'accès à Internet suivant la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'au terminal d'utilisateur (5) est associé un modem ou adaptateur (10) pour obtenir ladite connexion Internet.5. Internet access system according to claim 4, characterized in that the user terminal (5) is associated with a modem or adapter (10) to obtain said Internet connection.
6. Système d'accès à Internet suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (12a) d'authentification des informations et de vérification du crédit de temps et de la date de validité selon un délai variable déterminé par le fournisseur d'accès Internet (13). 6. Internet access system according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises means (12a) for authentication of information and verification of the time credit and the validity date according to a variable time limit determined by the Internet service provider (13).
7. Système d'accès à Internet suivant la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens (14) de coupure de la communication entre le terminal d'utilisateur (5) et le fournisseur d'accès Internet (13) dans le cas d'une authentification négative ou lorsque le crédit de temps arrive à zéro. 7. Internet access system according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises means (14) for cutting off the communication between the user terminal (5) and the Internet access provider (13) in in the case of negative authentication or when the time credit reaches zero.
8. Système d'accès à Internet suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens (12) de décrémentation du crédit de temps porté par le support prépayé (1 ) et d'autorisation de la navigation sur internet par le navigateur (9) du terminal d'utilisateur (5) par l'intermédiaire du four- nisseur d'accès Internet (13). - 8. Internet access system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises means (12) for decrementing the time credit carried by the prepaid medium (1) and for authorizing the Internet browsing by the browser (9) of the user terminal (5) via the Internet access provider (13). -
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