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Cell broadcast updates to application software

  • US 7,444,133 B1
  • Filed: 11/01/2005
  • Issued: 10/28/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of receiving of a communication at a mobile station communicatively connected to a wireless network, said mobile station uniquely identifying a subscriber associated with said mobile station and having an embedded client for communicating with a client application related to a specific authorized service for said subscriber, said embedded client being configured to fetch one of a key and a certificate for said specific authorized service via a short message service communication, said method comprising:

  • running said client application within said mobile station, said client application being related to said specific authorized service and being configured to receive a cell broadcast message via said embedded client, said cell broadcast message being formatted to be readable by said client application;

    receiving authorization from a service provider for said uniquely identified subscriber to receive said specific authorized service at said embedded client, said specific authorized service being offered by said service provider;

    receiving a cell broadcast communication at said embedded client from said service provider connected to said wireless network, said cell broadcast communication being directed to all mobile stations within a predetermined geographic area for receipt at said embedded client;

    forwarding information contained in said broadcast communication to said client application in accordance with said authorization for said specific authorized service; and

    responsive to receiving authorization from said service provider, connecting said mobile station to a device depending on said specific authorized service of said service provider; and

    forwarding said information to said device.

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