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Systems and methods for configuring an electronic device for cellular-based communications

  • US 9,888,373 B2
  • Filed: 09/09/2016
  • Issued: 02/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of issuing a certificate for an electronic device of a subscriber, the method comprising:

  • receiving a registration request from the electronic device;

    responsive to receiving the registration request;

    generating a code, andsending the code to the electronic device, wherein the electronic device enables the subscriber to compose a communication, including enabling the subscriber to input the code into the communication using a communication application installed on the electronic device, the communication having a destination associated with a short message service center;

    receiving, from the short message service center, the communication composed on the electronic device and including the code, the communication indicating a subscription identification;

    examining, using one or more processors, the subscription identification to identify a home network of the subscriber;

    providing the subscription identification to the home network of the subscriber;

    receiving an identification of the electronic device from the home network, the identification based on the subscription identification;

    creating, for the subscriber using one or more processors, an account associated with the communication application;

    associating, within the account, the subscription identification with the identification of the electronic device received from the home network;

    generating, using one or more processors, a digital certificate based on the identification of the electronic device; and

    providing the digital certificate to the electronic device.

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