Provisioning control apparatus, system and method
US12400178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/35
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A provisioning control apparatus is configured to be coupled to a provisioning equipment server, which is electrically connectable with one or more electronic devices for provisioning the one or more electronic devices with first or second program codes. The provisioning control apparatus comprises: a communication interface configured to receive an electronic credit token having a credit counter; and a processor. The communication interface is configured to transmit the first and second program codes towards the provisioning equipment server. The processor is configured to update a value of the credit counter for each transmission of the first and second program codes to obtain an updated credit counter, and to prohibit a further transmission of the first or second program codes if the updated credit counter indicates that a number of transmissions is reached. A provisioning control system comprises the apparatus and a corresponding method for provisioning one or more electronic devices.
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