System and method to enable subscriber self-activation of wireless data terminals
First Claim
1. A method for generating temporary network credentials for a wireless device, the wireless device operable to send and receive data over a wireless network, the wireless network operable to transmit messages between the wireless device and a management server, the method comprising the steps of:
- reading at the wireless device a permanent identifier of the wireless device;
creating temporary network credentials of the wireless device on the wireless device by the wireless device generating a new value based on the permanent identifier of the wireless device without sharing information with an external entity;
establishing a data session between the wireless device and the management server using the temporary network credentials; and
storing permanent network credentials on the wireless device.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a system and method to enable subscriber self-activation and configuration of wireless data terminals by means of an activate button provided through the User Interface (UI). This allows for operations to be performed on the device by self-care. Any wireless device, in order to access the network needs credentials. This invention generates temporary credentials to present to the network for service activation. Once access is granted to the network, the device can be activated and configured for using the resources of the network.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for generating temporary network credentials for a wireless device, the wireless device operable to send and receive data over a wireless network, the wireless network operable to transmit messages between the wireless device and a management server, the method comprising the steps of:
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reading at the wireless device a permanent identifier of the wireless device; creating temporary network credentials of the wireless device on the wireless device by the wireless device generating a new value based on the permanent identifier of the wireless device without sharing information with an external entity; establishing a data session between the wireless device and the management server using the temporary network credentials; and storing permanent network credentials on the wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for subscribing a wireless device on a network comprising a processor operable to execute computer program instructions, an adapter operable for communicating with a network, an interface capable of accepting user input, software operational on the wireless device for performing the steps of:
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reading a permanent identifier of the wireless device; creating temporary network credentials of the wireless device on the wireless device by the wireless device generating a new value based on the permanent identifier of the wireless device without sharing information with an external entity; establishing a data session between the wireless device and the management server using the temporary network credentials; and storing permanent network credentials on the wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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