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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2009
Kristian Luoma, Kiviniemi, FI;
Jonathan Davies, Arnos Vale, GB;
Craig Pugsley, Paignton, GB;
Timo Nieminen, Tampere, FI;
Aki Tamminen, Tampere, FI;
Samuli Ylinen, Tampere, FI;
Jyrki Hokkanen, Toijala, FI;
Kristian Luoma, Kiviniemi, FI;
Jonathan Davies, Arnos Vale, GB;
Craig Pugsley, Paignton, GB;
Timo Nieminen, Tampere, FI;
Aki Tamminen, Tampere, FI;
Samuli Ylinen, Tampere, FI;
Jyrki Hokkanen, Toijala, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
An approach is provided for presenting an activation indicator to a user. A connection with a mobile device is detected. Retrieval is caused, at least in part, of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device. It is determined that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the unique hardware identifier. Presentation is caused, at least in part, of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination.