Patent ID: 9178844
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: determining whether a network identifier for accessing a social networking service via a communication network is associated with subscriber account information maintained by a communication service provider providing, to a subscriber, access service to the communication network; generating, via the social networking service, a request for linking a social networking identifier associated with the social networking service with the subscriber account information based on the determination; initiating a rendering of a notification message received from the communication service provider to a user interface of the social networking service based on acceptance of the request; determining, via the user interface, an input for accepting or rejecting the request; and updating the subscriber account information based on the input for accepting the request; wherein the access service to the communication network and the social networking service are distinct services, wherein the input is received in association with the social networking identifier, and wherein the input is associated with an opt-in procedure associated with the communication service provider.