Point-of-sale activation of consumer electronics
US7482929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2147
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for activating a device operatively coupled to an activation circuit includes steps of: receiving a password-protected instruction sent by wireless communication to the device; decoding the instruction using the password; and activating the activation circuit by permanently changing the state of the activation circuit from an off state to an on state.
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