Key for a wireless-enabled device
US8812398B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A user sets up an account including radio identification, billing information, etc. via a web-based account creation device, or over the telephone with an account representative. An activation key is provided to the user that identifies the radio device and the users account. An activation screen is displayed to a user at the start of wireless activities. The activation screen requires the activation key before continuing with wireless services. Since the key identifies both the radio and user's account (which was approved prior to provision of the activation key), rejection traffic is eliminated and non-active account traffic is significantly reduced.
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