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Systems and methods for configuring an electronic device for cellular-based communications

US9888373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2016
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/005
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments are provided for registering an electronic device of a subscriber for cellular-based communications. According to certain aspects, the cellular-based communications may be facilitated by a data center while the electronic device is not easily within range of a cellular network, such as when the electronic device is traveling on an aircraft. The registration includes associating a subscription identification of a cellular services plan with an identification of the electronic device, from which a registration server may create an account associated with the cellular-based communications. Further, the registration server may generate a digital certificate using the electronic device identification and issue the digital certificate to the electronic device.

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