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Multi-phone programming application

US8423007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2006
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/61
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Automated provisioning of radiotelephone handsets 20 at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance uses a computer database of specifications 16 for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system 10 is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.

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