Prior art — US Patent 9232403

To identify the most relevant prior art for US patent 9232403, I will examine the "Prior art documents" section on its Google Patents page. The critical date for anticipation under 35 U.S.C. § 102 is the priority date of US9232403, which is January 28, 2009. Any prior art must have a publication or filing date before this date.

Here are the prior art documents cited by US9232403, along with their details and potential anticipation:

1. US Patent 7,370,119 B2

Full Citation: US 7,370,119 B2, Raleigh, Gregory G., "Providing transparent network services to a mobile device", published May 6, 2008.
Publication/Filing Date: Publication: May 6, 2008; Filing: August 11, 2005.
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for providing transparent network services to a mobile device. It involves a service processor on the mobile device and a service controller in the network to manage service usage and policy, allowing for differentiated services and billing.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant as it shares the same inventor and a very similar subject matter concerning device-assisted service policy and control. Given its earlier publication date (May 6, 2008) than the priority date of US9232403 (January 28, 2009), it could potentially anticipate many of the claims in US9232403 related to the core concept of a service processor on a device communicating with a network service controller for managing wireless service, traffic shaping, access control, and billing. Specific claims related to the architecture of distributing service policy implementation to the device and managing service consumption via a control plane would be particularly at risk.

2. US Patent Application Publication 2007/0070967 A1

Full Citation: US 2007/0070967 A1, Raleigh, Gregory G., "Method and system for managing wireless service for a mobile device", published March 29, 2007.
Publication/Filing Date: Publication: March 29, 2007; Filing: September 28, 2005.
Brief Description: This publication details a method and system for managing wireless service for a mobile device, focusing on a client-side agent (service processor) that communicates with a server-side controller to enforce service policies, monitor usage, and provide user notifications. It aims to offer more flexible and cost-effective wireless data services.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US 7,370,119 B2, this publication also shares the same inventor and a highly overlapping technical domain, predating the priority date of US9232403. It could potentially anticipate claims relating to the architecture of device-based service management, the communication between a device agent and a network controller, the implementation of service policies (e.g., traffic shaping, access control), user notification, and various billing models.

3. US Patent 7,107,032 B2

Full Citation: US 7,107,032 B2, Daum et al., "Method and apparatus for controlling access to services in a communications system", published September 12, 2006.
Publication/Filing Date: Publication: September 12, 2006; Filing: October 18, 2002.
Brief Description: This patent describes methods and apparatus for controlling access to services in a communications system, particularly focusing on controlling access to value-added services based on user profiles and subscriptions.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent, with an earlier publication date (September 12, 2006), could potentially anticipate claims in US9232403 related to access control services, especially those tied to user profiles and service subscriptions. While not explicitly focusing on a device-side service processor, the concept of network-based service access control could broadly overlap with certain aspects of US9232403's claims regarding policy enforcement for service usage.

4. US Patent 7,373,410 B2

Full Citation: US 7,373,410 B2, Raleigh, Gregory G., "Method and system for providing ambient services to a mobile device", published May 13, 2008.
Publication/Filing Date: Publication: May 13, 2008; Filing: September 28, 2005.
Brief Description: This patent describes methods and systems for providing "ambient services" to mobile devices, where basic connectivity or specific services are provided at little to no cost, with options for upgrading to higher-cost, higher-quality services. It involves a service processor on the device for managing and mediating access to these services.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Given the shared inventor and the concept of device-assisted service management, this patent, published prior to the priority date, could potentially anticipate claims in US9232403 related to various service plans, including lower-cost or free basic services and tiered offerings, and the use of a device-side component (service processor) to manage these service tiers and associated policies. Claims concerning user notification and control over service usage to manage costs would also be relevant here.

5. US Patent 7,457,857 B2

Full Citation: US 7,457,857 B2, Raleigh, Gregory G., "Method and system for managing communication policies of a mobile device", published November 25, 2008.
Publication/Filing Date: Publication: November 25, 2008; Filing: May 15, 2006.
Brief Description: This patent discloses methods and systems for managing communication policies on a mobile device, emphasizing a device-resident policy engine that enforces rules based on user preferences, network conditions, and service provider policies. This includes managing multiple network interfaces and optimizing data usage.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): With the same inventor and a publication date before the priority date of US9232403, this patent is highly relevant. It could potentially anticipate claims related to the device-based implementation of service policies, particularly those focused on traffic management, quality of service (QoS), and the intelligent selection and use of different access networks (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular). The concept of a policy engine on the device that interacts with network elements for comprehensive policy management is a strong overlap.

6. US Patent Application Publication 2008/0096538 A1

Full Citation: US 2008/0096538 A1, Raleigh, Gregory G., "System and method for transparent service enhancement for a mobile device", published April 24, 2008.
Publication/Filing Date: Publication: April 24, 2008; Filing: November 29, 2007.
Brief Description: This publication describes a system and method for transparently enhancing services for a mobile device, which involves intercepting and modifying communication traffic on the device to implement various service policies without requiring changes to existing applications or network infrastructure.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This publication, again by the same inventor and prior to the priority date, could potentially anticipate claims in US9232403 that pertain to the transparent interception and modification of data traffic at the device level by a service processor to enforce policies such as traffic shaping, content filtering, or optimized routing. The mechanism for enabling "service enhancement" through device-side intervention aligns closely with the objectives of US9232403.

7. US Patent Application Publication 2008/0268800 A1

Full Citation: US 2008/0268800 A1, Raleigh, Gregory G., "Method and system for providing network connectivity for a mobile device", published October 30, 2008.
Publication/Filing Date: Publication: October 30, 2008; Filing: April 25, 2007.
Brief Description: This publication outlines a method and system for providing network connectivity to a mobile device, focusing on a device-based service processor that manages different connectivity options (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular) and applies policies to optimize connectivity, cost, and quality of service. It includes concepts for seamless handovers and management of network access.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This prior art document, sharing the same inventor and published before the priority date, could potentially anticipate claims in US9232403 related to the management of multiple wireless access networks by the device's service processor, including the selection of networks based on policies and the optimization of network usage. Claims addressing the overall connectivity management and how it supports various applications would be particularly relevant.

The prior art documents, particularly those by the same inventor, Gregory G. Raleigh, disclose many fundamental concepts related to device-based service policy implementation, network service control, and various billing models. These earlier filings often lay the groundwork for the inventions claimed in US9232403. Therefore, they collectively present a strong potential for anticipating claims in US9232403, especially those related to the core architecture of a device service processor interacting with a network service controller for managing data usage, access control, and billing across multiple applications.

Disclaimer: A definitive determination of anticipation under 35 U.S.C. § 102 would require a detailed claim construction of US9232403's claims and a thorough, element-by-element comparison with the full disclosure of each prior art document. The above analysis provides a high-level assessment of potential overlaps based on the titles and general descriptions of the cited prior art.