Mobile communication device remote unlock system and method
US9198045B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/90
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of maintaining a lock state of a mobile communication device is disclosed. The method comprises a provisioning server receiving a request to unlock a mobile communication device. The method further comprises, in response to the request, the provisioning server provisioning the mobile communication device with a payload. The payload comprises unlock instructions to be executed, and a list of pre-approved telecommunications service providers. The payload further comprises instructions that lock the device if the mobile communication device attempts to activate or connect to a service provider that is not identified in the list of pre-approved service providers. The payload further comprises instructions to block attempts by applications installed on the mobile communication device to connect to a domestic network while the mobile communication device is communicatively coupled to a foreign network.
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