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Synchronizing information through profile management between a host system and a mobile device

  • US 8,214,471 B2
  • Filed: 06/13/2008
  • Issued: 07/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of synchronizing information between a host system server and a mobile client device within an enterprise or customer network comprising the steps of:

  • establishing a SMS OR WAP protocol communication link between a first client device and a host system server,forwarding an identification means from said first client device to said host system server and verifying said identification means, said host system server waiting for a request from said first client device, said first client device contains personal settings;

    forwarding said personal settings from said first client device to said host system server;

    initiating a communication session by said first client device;

    downloading of commands in the form of SMS or WAP PUSH containing an EXE file with Arguments for file download of an XML file of a managed profile received from said host system server;

    parsing the commands and executing said commands accordingly to configure said first client device for Exchange, Browser Favorites, Data Settings, or VPN settings;

    providing a single-point access of an asset management for restoring said personal settings on said first client device or on a second client device;

    sending instructions to said second client device in the form of text data within a SMS message to configure said second client device for Exchange, Browser Favorites, Data Settings, or VPN settings;

    wherein said first and second client device are configured to contain customized software applications that synchronizes with said host system server and updates said identification means; and

    wherein said first client device personal setting is restored on said first client device or said second client device by receiving said stored personal settings, said personal settings defined passwords, software applications, emails, SMS messages, contact lists, and calendars, as well as display brightness settings, sound volumes, associated ring tones, sync options, date and time, keyboard settings, international settings, language selection, mail settings, caller id settings, call waiting settings, call forward settings, voice mail passwords, SMS settings, custom desktop settings, browser favorites, data settings, and custom configurations.

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