Pair-the-plan system for devices and method of use
US11115542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/90
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method and system are disclosed for connecting a device to subscriptions and cellular billing plans. The method includes enrolling a second device enabled for connectivity to cellular or other wireless service in a cellular subscription and associated billing plan associated with a first device, wherein the enrollment includes providing an identifier for the second device to a cellular service provider associated with the first device by a second user, and allowing a second user to use capabilities of the second device as governed by the cellular subscription and an associated billing plan associated with the first device; while the second device is also configured to allow a first user to use capabilities of the second device as governed by the cellular subscription and an associated billing plan of the first user's choice.
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