Systems and methods for performing over-the-air activation while roaming
US9713000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/265
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and devices are provided for over-the-air activation of a mobile device that include provisioning the mobile device with an activation identifier linked to a particular home network, initiating over-the-air activation of the mobile device, forwarding the activation identifier to a network, and replacing the activation identifier with a different and unique identifier linked to the mobile device during over-the-air activation. The over-the-air activation may be performed when the mobile device is within the home network or when the device is outside the home network, and thus “roaming” in another service provider's network.
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