Generic activation and registration framework for wireless devices
US6961567B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W60/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method are provided for managing network activation with a carrier and registration with a service provider. In one example, the method determines a network activation status. If the network is not activated, a utility is used to perform the activation. Further, the status of registration with a provider is determined. If not registered, a request is sent to a server of the service provider for a registration file configured to gather user registration information. The registration file is then received from the server. The registration file is executed on the personal computer. Data gathered by the registration file is then returned to the service provider's server to complete the registration procedures.
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