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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2000
Umesh J. Amin, Redmond, WA (US);
Brian Kevin Daly, Issaquah, WA (US);
Gary Kessler, Issaquah, WA (US);
Greg A. Wong, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Hong Zhao, Redmond, WA (US);
John Eric Myhre, Shoreline, WA (US);
Umesh J. Amin, Redmond, WA (US);
Brian Kevin Daly, Issaquah, WA (US);
Gary Kessler, Issaquah, WA (US);
Greg A. Wong, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Hong Zhao, Redmond, WA (US);
John Eric Myhre, Shoreline, WA (US);
Cingular Wireless II, LLC, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
A third generation (3G) mobile communication system supports an over-the-air activation scheme utilizing a wireless packet data protocol. A subscriber identity module (SIM) is preloaded with temporary operating parameters such as a temporary international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) that is used for initial access to a network. Once a packet data protocol communication link is established between the mobile device and a network support node, the user may remotely subscribe to a number of service terms using the mobile device. In addition, an activation procedure is carried out to assign permanent operating parameters, e.g., a permanent IMSI, to the SIM. After activation, the user can remotely modify existing terms or remotely enroll in additional service features via a wireless IP link between the mobile device and a network support node.