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System and method for mobile configuration

US7043263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2002
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/037
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for configuring, or provisioning, mobile communication devices 10 by an administrator 12. Administrator 12 comprises a computer, or second mobile 18. Mobile configuration feature codes are communicated to mobile 10 by communications channel 14 which can comprise RF wireless transmission over a mobile communication network. Feature codes are transmitted to mobile 10 by way of a Short Message System (SMS) or an Internet protocol-based Over-the-Air (IOTA) protocol.

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