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Method for remotely updating data stored in a mobile terminal by a wireless telecommunications system
Assignee: Nokia of America Corp
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Filing: 1996-10-21
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Granted: 1999-03-30
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Expires: 2016-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A method for automatically updating shared secret data stored in a mobile terminal comprises initiating a shared secret data update procedure upon receipt of an access attempt by a mobile terminal in a mobile switching center. The shared secret data update procedure is initiated in accordance with a schedule determined by the wireless service provider. Reporting of the outcome of the shared secret data update attempt is issued by the mobile switching center to wireless service provider personnel for telecommunications system maintenance purposes. Advantageously, shared secret data updates occur automatically without intervention by wireless service provider personnel.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Louis Cyr
- 👤 John Matthew Gafrick
- 👤 Mark Alan McCormick
- 👤 Steven James Pilgrim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:17
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W12/00; H04W12/12; H04W12/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A wireless telecommunications switching system for establishing call connection among mobile terminals and the public switch telephone network comprises: automated processor means for initiating a shared secret data (SSD) update responsive to mobile terminal access; and storage means for storing shared secret data update schedules for each mobile terminal in the wireless telecommunications system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A wireless telecommunications switching system for establishing call connection among mobile terminals and the public switch telephone network comprises: automated processor means for initiating a shared secret data (SSD) update responsive to mobile terminal access; and storage means for storing shared secret data update schedules for each mobile terminal in the wireless telecommunications system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a wireless telecommunications system serving a plurality of mobile terminals, a method for updating shared secret data information stored in a mobile terminal comprises the steps of: accessing a shared secret data (SSD) update schedule for determining whether a particular mobile terminal is scheduled for a shared secret data update attempt; scanning the wireless telecommunications system to determine whether the mobile terminal is capable of receiving a shared secret data update attempt; and initiating a shared secret data update attempt responsive to a determination that the mobile terminal is capable of receiving a shared secret data update attempt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a wireless telecommunications system serving a plurality of mobile terminals, a method for updating shared secret data information stored in a mobile terminal comprises the steps of: accessing a shared secret data (SSD) update schedule for determining whether a particular mobile terminal is scheduled for a shared secret data update attempt; scanning the wireless telecommunications system to determine whether the mobile terminal is capable of receiving a shared secret data update attempt; and initiating a shared secret data update attempt responsive to a determination that the mobile terminal is capable of receiving a shared secret data update attempt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a wireless telecommunications system serving a plurality of mobile terminals, a method for updating shared secret data stored in a mobile terminal comprises the steps of: receiving an access attempt from the mobile terminal; determining whether the mobile terminal is scheduled for a shared secret data update; and initiating a shared secret data update procedure responsive to a determination that the mobile terminal is scheduled for a shared secret data update.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a wireless telecommunications system serving a plurality of mobile terminals, a method for updating shared secret data stored in a mobile terminal comprises the steps of: receiving an access attempt from the mobile terminal; determining whether the mobile terminal is scheduled for a shared secret data update; and initiating a shared secret data update procedure responsive to a determination that the mobile terminal is scheduled for a shared secret data update.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 3 and further comprising the step of: reporting the result of the shared secret data update attempt to the wireless service provider.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the step of initiating a shared secret data update procedure comprises the step of: initiating a shared secret data update attempt each time the mobile terminal accesses the wireless telecommunications system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the step of initiating a shared secret data update procedure comprises the step of: initiating a shared secret data update to change a default shared secret data value stored in the mobile terminal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the step of initiating a shared secret data update procedure comprises the step of: initiating a shared secret data update attempt after a predetermined number of calls initiating by the mobile terminal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the step of initiating a shared secret data update procedure comprises the step of: initiating a shared secret data attempt after a predetermined time interval.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising the step of: periodically issuing an SSD update status report for all "home" mobile terminals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The wireless telecommunications switching system of claim 9 wherein the shared secret data schedule is determined by wireless service provider personnel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wireless telecommunications switching system of claim 9 wherein the shared secret data update attempt is initiated by a user of the mobile terminal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 8 and further comprising the step of: issuing an SSD status report to wireless service personnel after each SSD update attempt.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method claim 3 wherein the step of initiating a shared secret data update procedure comprises the step of: initiating a shared secret data update attempt based on changes in geographical location.
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