System and method for managing identity information after a SIM swap
US9154939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method are provided managing services associated with a mobile device. It includes detecting a new identity module card is in the mobile device; receiving a username ID and a password on the mobile device; and upon verifying that the username ID and the password are identical to a previous username ID and a previous password associated with the mobile device, the mobile device enabling access to the services. In another aspect, after detecting a new identity module card, and if an input is received to associate a new username ID and a new password with the mobile device, then the services are erased from the mobile device.
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