Method and apparatus for the activation of services
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1. A method comprising:
- detecting a connection with a mobile device at an equipment interface;
in response to detection of the connection, causing, at least in part, retrieval of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device;
causing, at least in part, transmission of a request for a service status of the mobile device to a service platform remote from where the method is being carried out, the request specifying the unique hardware identifier to the service platform;
receiving a service status of the mobile device from the service platform, the service status being based on the unique hardware identifier;
determining that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the service status; and
initiating presentation of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination,wherein the retrieval of the unique hardware identifier does not include any input by a user of the mobile device.
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Abstract
An approach is provided for presenting an activation indicator to a user. A connection with a mobile device is detected. Retrieval is caused, at least in part, of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device. It is determined that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the unique hardware identifier. Presentation is caused, at least in part, of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination.
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1. A method comprising:
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detecting a connection with a mobile device at an equipment interface; in response to detection of the connection, causing, at least in part, retrieval of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device; causing, at least in part, transmission of a request for a service status of the mobile device to a service platform remote from where the method is being carried out, the request specifying the unique hardware identifier to the service platform; receiving a service status of the mobile device from the service platform, the service status being based on the unique hardware identifier; determining that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the service status; and initiating presentation of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination, wherein the retrieval of the unique hardware identifier does not include any input by a user of the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus comprising:
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at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following, detect a connection with a mobile device at an equipment interface; in response to detection of the connection, cause, at least in part, retrieval of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device; cause, at least in part, transmission of a request for a service status of the mobile device to a service platform remote from where the at least one processor and the at least one memory are located, the request specifying the unique hardware identifier to the service platform; receive a service status of the mobile device from the service platform, the service status being based on the unique hardware identifier; determine that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the service status; and initiate presentation of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination, wherein the retrieval of the unique hardware identifier does not include any input by a user of the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium carrying one or more sequences of one or more instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, cause an apparatus to at least perform the following steps:
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detecting a connection with a mobile device at an equipment interface; in response to detection of the connection, causing, at least in part, retrieval of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device; causing, at least in part, transmission of a request for a service status of the mobile device to a service platform remote from where the apparatus is located, the request specifying the unique hardware identifier to the service platform; receiving a service status of the mobile device from the service platform, the service status being based on the unique hardware identifier; determining that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the service status; and initiating presentation of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination, wherein the retrieval of the unique hardware identifier does not include any input by a user of the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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