System and method for service activation in mobile network billing
First Claim
1. A mobile network service activation system for wireless activation of a selected service on a mobile device, the system comprising:
- a central network node configured to;
connect to a plurality of wireless networks in different geographic regions to communicate with the mobile device and access at least one of a server and a gateway providing the selected service, andprovide the selected service to the mobile device irrespective of a geographic region in which the mobile device is located; and
a registration server configured to provide registration services including;
when the mobile device registers successfully, provide the location of the central network node, so that data can be sent between the mobile device and the central network node.
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Abstract
Embodiments described herein provide a user with the ability to select from a list of available services that can be used on a mobile device. The services include device-based services and device-network based services. The activation, usage tracking and deactivation of a selected service can be conducted at a central location. Some of the services can be provided by different carrier network providers and in different geographical areas. The service selection can be performed from the mobile device, thus providing the user with maximum flexibility as to when and where the user requests the service.
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28 Claims
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1. A mobile network service activation system for wireless activation of a selected service on a mobile device, the system comprising:
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a central network node configured to; connect to a plurality of wireless networks in different geographic regions to communicate with the mobile device and access at least one of a server and a gateway providing the selected service, and provide the selected service to the mobile device irrespective of a geographic region in which the mobile device is located; and a registration server configured to provide registration services including;
when the mobile device registers successfully, provide the location of the central network node, so that data can be sent between the mobile device and the central network node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile device comprising:
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a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile device; a communication subsystem connected to the main processor, the communication subsystem being adapted for wirelessly sending and receiving data; an input unit for allowing user selection and confirmation of a selected service; wherein a central network node is configured to connect to a plurality of wireless networks in different geographic regions to communicate with the mobile device and access at least one of a server and a gateway providing the selected service, and provide the selected service to the mobile device irrespective of a geographic region in which the mobile device is located; and wherein a registration server is configured to provide registration services including;
when the mobile device registers successfully, provide the location of the central network node, so that data can be sent between the mobile device and the central network node. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A service activation method for receiving a selected service from a wireless network for use on a mobile device, the method comprising:
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receiving the selected service from a central network node irrespective of a geographic region in which the mobile device is located, the central network node is configured to connect to a plurality of wireless networks in different geographic regions to communicate with the mobile device and access at least one of a server and a gateway providing the selected service, and providing registration services including;
when the mobile device registers successfully, providing the location of the central network node, so that data can be sent between the mobile device and the central network node. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A non-transitory computer program product for allowing selection, at a mobile device, of a service from a wireless network for activation and use on the mobile device, the computer program product comprising a computer readable medium embodying program code executable by a processor of the mobile device for implementing a service activation method of a selected service comprising:
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receiving the selected service from a central network node irrespective of a geographic region in which the mobile device is located, the central network node is configured to connect to a plurality of wireless networks in different geographic regions to communicate with the mobile device and access at least one of a server and a gateway providing the selected service; and providing registration services including;
when the mobile device registers successfully, providing the location of the central network node, so that data can be sent between the mobile device and the central network node.
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