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Method and apparatus for network initiated parameter updating

US6195546A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 1998
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W92/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for initiating an over the air parameter administration (OTAPA) of a mobile station without the need for interacting with a mobile station user. A unique service option number included with the initial page indicates to the mobile station that an update is being requested. The mobile station performs a network validation check (SPASM) before permitting the update to take place. Flags are used in the network to alert the system that an attempted update was not completed because a mobile station was not update accessible for any of several reasons. The flags cause the system to update when the mobile station next becomes update accessible.

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