Remote device modification
First Claim
1. At least one non-transitory computer-readable medium, storing instruction, which when executed by at least one data processor, performs a method for branding a mobile device, the method comprising:
- generating and transmitting a registration request upon activation of the mobile device,wherein the mobile device is eithera blank-slate device that is not branded according to a wireless telecommunications carrier preferences from a factory, orhas installed a default user experience associated with a default preference according to the wireless telecommunications carrier; and
wherein the registration request contains information to be used by a branding platform to select a branding profile from multiple branding profiles;
wherein each of the multiple branding profile are used to access branding data in a database;
wherein the branding data stored in the database includes aesthetic visual customizations, aesthetic audio customizations, or content customizations used to brand mobile devices;
wherein the branding platform or database is accessible to at least one outside party other than the wireless telecommunications carrier; and
wherein the at least one outside party can customize or designate branding profiles or branding data to be used for the mobile device; and
,based on the transmitted registration request, receiving the branding profile selected by the branding platform.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for remote device customization and modification are provided. Various embodiments remove the need for a carrier to source multiple types of the same user equipment. In some embodiments, the user equipment can be customized upon activation using network communications. Historically, a carrier might have a variant of a phone for each mobile virtual network operator. However, management of the inventory and custom builds can be difficult and expensive. Some embodiments provide for a single global SKU and a single blank-slate device from an original equipment manufacturer. Carrier detection can be used when the phone is activated to create customized phone settings. For example, the look and feel can be updated to match preferences of a carrier (e.g., wallpaper, ringtones, default apps, etc.), corporate client, family, or another specified group of users.
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19 Claims
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1. At least one non-transitory computer-readable medium, storing instruction, which when executed by at least one data processor, performs a method for branding a mobile device, the method comprising:
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generating and transmitting a registration request upon activation of the mobile device, wherein the mobile device is either a blank-slate device that is not branded according to a wireless telecommunications carrier preferences from a factory, or has installed a default user experience associated with a default preference according to the wireless telecommunications carrier; and wherein the registration request contains information to be used by a branding platform to select a branding profile from multiple branding profiles; wherein each of the multiple branding profile are used to access branding data in a database; wherein the branding data stored in the database includes aesthetic visual customizations, aesthetic audio customizations, or content customizations used to brand mobile devices; wherein the branding platform or database is accessible to at least one outside party other than the wireless telecommunications carrier; and wherein the at least one outside party can customize or designate branding profiles or branding data to be used for the mobile device; and
,based on the transmitted registration request, receiving the branding profile selected by the branding platform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus, comprising:
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at least one processor; at least one memory, coupled to the processor, and storing— multiple customization profiles or links to multiple customization profiles, and processor-executable instructions, wherein the customization profiles include aesthetic, content, or feature customizations set by a mobile virtual network operator; wherein the mobile virtual network operator is a reseller of network services from a wireless telecommunications service provider; and wherein the mobile virtual network operator does not itself own wireless telecommunication network infrastructure equipment; wherein the processor-executable instructions are configured to— receive a registration request generated upon an activation of a mobile device; and identify the mobile virtual network operator, associated with the mobile device, based on information within the registration request; and
,retrieve, from the database, one of the customization profiles that is associated with the mobile virtual network operator identified by the identification module; and generate or provide a set of customizations based on the customization profile. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method, comprising:
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receiving a registration request generated upon activation of a mobile device, wherein the mobile device is a generic device that is not branded; identifying a branding profile to be applied to the mobile device from a selection of multiple different branding profiles; generating a set of customization commands allowing the mobile device to access the branding platform to retrieve the branding profile, wherein the branding platform or a database of branding content is accessible to outside parties other than the wireless telecommunications carrier; wherein the outside parties can customize or designate the branding profile or branding content to be used with the mobile device; and wherein the set of customization commands include aesthetic visual customizations, aesthetic audio customizations, or content customizations used to brand the mobile device according to the branding profile; and receive a request for downloading content associated with the aesthetic visual customizations, aesthetic audio customizations, or content customizations for the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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