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Method for activating and servicing a cellular telephone

  • US 5,887,253 A
  • Filed: 03/22/1996
  • Issued: 03/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for activating a cellular telephone, comprising the steps of:

  • generating a memory identification number;

    causing said memory identification number to be stored in a memory device for use with said cellular telephone;

    generating a temporary telephone number;

    generating a table which associates said memory number with said temporary telephone number;

    sending said memory number and said temporary telephone number to a switching center;

    receiving a call on a predetermined telephone number from said cellular telephone via said switching center;

    receiving said temporary telephone number from said switching center;

    generating a permanent telephone number;

    replacing said temporary telephone number in said table with said permanent telephone number; and

    sending said memory number and said permanent telephone number to said switching center.

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