Methods and apparatus for over-the-air subscriptions
US7603109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for over-the-air (OTA) subscriptions. A method is provided for performing over-the-air subscriptions in a data network. The method comprises establishing an overhead notification mechanism, and transmitting a package database to a device using the overhead notification mechanism, wherein the package database identifies one or more service packages. The method also comprises receiving a request from the device to subscribe to one or more selected service packages.
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