System and method for product registration and activation

• US 20060009217A1
• Filed: 06/28/2004
• Published: 01/12/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Nokia Corporation
• Original Assignee: Nokia Corporation
• Inventors: Hansson, Andreas, Lunden, Christoffer, Korkea-aho, Mari
• Application Number:
  US10/878,889
• Publication Number:
  US 20060009217A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/435.100
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72406 by software upgrading or downloading
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/7243 with interactive means for internal management of messages
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72445 for supporting Internet browser applications
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72448 with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 8/22 Processing or transfer of terminal data, e.g. status or physical capabilities
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 8/265 for initial activation of new user

Abstract

Systems and methods whereby, for example, product registration and/or activation of a user'"'"'s wireless node and/or other computer can be performed. Registration update may, for example, be performed. Further, systems and methods whereby, for example, a user'"'"'s wireless node and/or other computer may allow her to make one or more options requests.

Claims

1. A method, comprising:

receiving a request from a wireless node;

performing product registration for the wireless node; and

providing one or more activation messages to the wireless node.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a manufacturer dialog option.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a startup pack option.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a product information option.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a software update option.

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving, from the wireless node, a request for connectivity settings.

7. The method of claim 2, further comprising providing manufacturer dialogue.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the manufacturer dialogue is provided via one or more of the activation messages.

9. The method of claim 7, wherein the manufacturer dialogue is provided separate from the activation messages.

10. The method of claim 2, further comprising providing product information.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the product information is provided via one or more of the activation messages.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the product information is provided separate from the activation messages.

13. The method of claim 2, further comprising providing one or more software updates.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the software updates are provided via one or more of the activation messages.

15. The method of claim 13, wherein the software updates are provided separate from the activation messages.

16. The method of claim 2, further comprising providing a startup pack.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the startup pack is provided via one or more of the activation messages.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the startup pack is provided separate from the activation messages.

19. The method of claim 1, further comprising providing connectivity settings.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the connectivity settings are provided via one or more of the activation messages.

21. The method of claim 19, wherein the connectivity settings are provided separate from the activation messages.

22. The method of claim 1, wherein use of the wireless node is restricted until one or more of the activation messages have been received by the wireless node.

23. The method of claim 1, wherein a user of the wireless node is informed of one or more options available for request.

24. The method of claim 1, wherein the request seeks registration, and wherein dispatch of the request serves to activate the wireless node.

25. The method of claim 1, wherein receipt of one or more of the activation messages by the wireless node serves to activate the wireless node.

26. A method, comprising:

dispatching a request from a wireless node; and

receiving one or more activation messages at the wireless node,

wherein product registration is performed for the wireless node by one or more servers receiving the registration request.

27. The method of claim 26, further comprising dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a manufacturer dialog option.

28. The method of claim 26, further comprising dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a startup pack option.

29. The method of claim 26, further comprising dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a product information option.

30. The method of claim 26, further comprising dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a software update option.

31. The method of claim 26, further comprising dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for connectivity settings.

32. The method of claim 26, wherein use of the wireless node is restricted until one or more of the activation messages have been received.

33. The method of claim 26, wherein no data identifying a user of the wireless node is dispatched.

34. The method of claim 26, wherein a user of the wireless node is informed of one or more options available for request.

35. The method of claim 26, wherein the request seeks registration, and wherein dispatch of the request serves to activate the wireless node.

36. The method of claim 26, wherein receipt of one or more of the activation messages serves to activate the wireless node.

37. A data structure comprising:

a product identifier field;

a software version field;

a country field; and

a unique header field.

38. The data structure of claim 37, further comprising an option request field.

39. The data structure of claim 37, further comprising an operator field.

40. The data structure of claim 37, further comprising a language field.

41. The data structure of claim 37, further comprising an address information field.

42. A data structure comprising:

an activation identifier field;

a time stamp field; and

a unique header field.

43. The data structure of claim 42, further comprising an option fulfillment field.

44. The data structure of claim 42, further comprising a password field.

45. The data structure of claim 42, further comprising a universal resource locator field.

46. The data structure of claim 42, further comprising an address information field.

47. A method comprising:

providing a user interface element employable by a user for choosing to have product registration performed for a wireless node,

wherein one or more activation messages are provided to the wireless node.

48. The method of claim 47, further comprising providing a user interface element employable by the user for choosing to receive manufacturer dialogue.

49. The method of claim 47, further comprising providing a user interface element employable by the user for choosing to receive a startup pack regarding the wireless node.

50. The method of claim 47, further comprising providing a user interface element employable by the user for choosing to receive software updates.

51. The method of claim 47, further comprising providing a user interface element employable by the user for choosing to receive connectivity settings.

52. The method of claim 47, further comprising providing a user interface element employable by the user for choosing to have activation performed for the wireless node

53. The method of claim 47, further comprising providing a software interface informing the user that use of the wireless node is limited until product registration has been completed.

54. The method of claim 47, further comprising providing a software interface informing the user that use of the wireless node is limited until product activation has been completed.

55. A method, comprising:

storing, at a time of manufacture of a wireless node, data corresponding to the wireless node;

receiving a message from the wireless node, wherein the message is dispatched by the wireless node at initial startup of the wireless node; and

updating the stored data corresponding to the wireless node using at least some data included in the message.

56. The method of claim 55, further comprising performing registration of the wireless node.

57. The method of claim 55, further comprising performing activation of the wireless node.

58. The method of claim 55, wherein a registration database is employed.

59. A system, comprising:

a memory having program code stored therein; and

a processor disposed in communication with the memory for carrying out instructions in accordance with the stored program code;

wherein the program code, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform;

receiving a request from a wireless node;

performing product registration for the wireless node; and

providing one or more activation messages to the wireless node.

60. The system of claim 59, wherein the processor further performs receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a manufacturer dialog option.

61. The system of claim 59, wherein the processor further performs receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a startup pack option.

62. The system of claim 59, wherein the processor further performs receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a product information option.

63. The system of claim 59, wherein the processor further performs receiving, from the wireless node, a request for a software update option.

64. The system of claim 59, wherein the processor further performs receiving, from the wireless node, a request for connectivity settings

65. The system of claim 60, wherein the processor further performs providing manufacturer dialogue.

66. The system of claim 65, wherein the manufacturer dialogue is provided via one or more of the activation messages.

67. The system of claim 65, wherein the manufacturer dialogue is provided separate from the activation messages.

68. The system of claim 60, wherein the processor further performs providing product information.

69. The system of claim 68, wherein the product information is provided via one or more of the activation messages.

70. The system of claim 68, wherein the product information is provided separate from the activation messages.

71. The system of claim 60, wherein the processor further performs providing one or more software updates.

72. The system of claim 71, wherein the software updates are provided via one or more of the activation messages.

73. The system of claim 71, wherein the software updates are provided separate from the activation messages.

74. The system of claim 60, wherein the processor further performs providing a startup pack.

75. The system of claim 74, wherein the startup pack is provided via one or more of the activation messages.

76. The system of claim 74, wherein the startup pack is provided separate from the activation messages.

77. The system of claim 59, further comprising providing connectivity settings.

78. The system of claim 77, wherein the connectivity settings are provided via one or more of the activation messages.

79. The system of claim 77, wherein the connectivity settings are provided separate from the activation messages.

80. The system of claim 59, wherein use of the wireless node is restricted until one or more of the activation messages have been received by the wireless node.

81. The system of claim 59, wherein a user of the wireless node is informed of one or more options available for request.

82. The system of claim 59, wherein the request seeks registration, and wherein dispatch of the request serves to activate the wireless node.

83. The system of claim 59, wherein receipt of one or more of the activation messages by the wireless node serves to activate the wireless node.

84. A system, comprising:

a memory having program code stored therein; and

a processor disposed in communication with the memory for carrying out instructions in accordance with the stored program code;

wherein the program code, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform;

dispatching a request from a wireless node; and

receiving one or more activation messages at the wireless node,

wherein product registration is performed for the wireless node by one or more servers receiving the registration request.

85. The system of claim 84, wherein the processor further performs dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a manufacturer dialog option.

86. The system of claim 84, wherein the processor further performs dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a startup pack option.

87. The system of claim 84, wherein the processor further performs dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a product information option.

88. The system of claim 84, wherein the processor further performs dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for a software update option.

89. The system of claim 84, wherein the processor further performs dispatching, from the wireless node, a request for connectivity settings.

90. The system of claim 84, wherein use of the wireless node is restricted until one or more of the activation messages have been received.

91. The system of claim 84, wherein no data identifying a user of the wireless node is dispatched.

92. The system of claim 84, wherein a user of the wireless node is informed of one or more options available for request.

93. The system of claim 84, wherein the request seeks registration, and wherein dispatch of the request serves to activate the wireless node.

94. The system of claim 84, wherein receipt of one or more of the activation messages serves to activate the wireless node.

95. A system, comprising:

a memory having program code stored therein; and

a processor disposed in communication with the memory for carrying out instructions in accordance with the stored program code;

wherein the program code, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform;

storing, at a time of manufacture of a wireless node, data corresponding to the wireless node;

receiving a message from the wireless node, wherein the message is dispatched by the wireless node at initial startup of the wireless node; and

updating the stored data corresponding to the wireless node using at least some data included in the message.

96. The system of claim 95, wherein the processor further performs registration of the wireless node.

97. The system of claim 95, further wherein the processor further performs activation of the wireless node.

98. The system of claim 95, wherein a registration database is employed.

99. An article of manufacture comprising a computer readable medium containing program code that when executed causes a server to perform:

receiving a request from a wireless node;

performing product registration for the wireless node; and

providing one or more activation messages to the wireless node.

100. An article of manufacture comprising a computer readable medium containing program code that when executed causes a wireless node to perform:

dispatching a request from a wireless node; and

receiving one or more activation messages at the wireless node,

wherein product registration is performed for the wireless node by one or more servers receiving the registration request.