US6456843B1 — Method and apparatus for over-the-air programming…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 86 words

A method for updating service information stored in mobile stations of a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of said mobile stations to be updated; detecting whether a selected mobile station of the plurality of said mobile stations is activated; if said selected mobile station is activated, transferring updated service information from a database to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not activated, designating said selected mobile station to be updated when it is later activated.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 86 words

A method for updating service information stored in mobile stations of a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of said mobile stations to be updated; detecting whether a selected mobile station of the plurality of said mobile stations is activated; if said selected mobile station is activated, transferring updated service information from a database to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not activated, designating said selected mobile station to be updated when it is later activated.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 41 words

The method of claim 1 further comprising a step of updating service information in the first database comprising the step of modifying a service information database within said first database and said first database is included in a network message center.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 20 words

The method of claim 2 wherein said step of identifying is automatically triggered by completion of said step of updating.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the first database and the second database are located separately from the mobile stations.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 24 words

A method according to claim 1 wherein said service information is updated system identifier code and/or system operator codes which are favored and/or disfavored.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 21 words

A method according to claim 5 , wherein said service information is differentiated from other teleservices by a different protocol identifier.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 21 words

A method according to claim 6 , wherein said mobile station sends an acknowledgment of receipt of said updated service information.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method according to claim 1 , wherein said service information comprises data designating which system identifier codes are favored by the network.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 15 words

A method according to claim 1 , wherein said service information is telecommunication service updates.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 33 words

A method according to claim 1 , wherein said updated service information is transferred from said database to said selected mobile station by using a wireless standard operating frequency higher than cellular frequencies.

Claim 12

Independent Claim 112 words

A system for updating service information stored in mobile stations, the system comprising: a first database storing subscriber information; a second database storing service information; an update terminal associated with said second database and providing updated service information to said second database; a processor, responsive to an update of said service information, that sets an update status indicator for a set of subscribers identified by said first database as having mobile stations capable of updating; said processor further being programmed to detect whether a given mobile station having a set update status indicator is activated, and command a transfer of updated service information from said second database to said given mobile station.

Claim 13

Independent Claim 112 words

A system for updating service information stored in mobile stations, the system comprising: a first database storing subscriber information; a second database storing service information; an update terminal associated with said second database and providing updated service information to said second database; a processor, responsive to an update of said service information, that sets an update status indicator for a set of subscribers identified by said first database as having mobile stations capable of updating; said processor further being programmed to detect whether a given mobile station having a set update status indicator is activated, and command a transfer of updated service information from said second database to said given mobile station.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 16 words

The system of claim 11 further comprising a message center in which said second database resides.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 16 words

The system of claim 11 wherein said first database is constituted by a home location register.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 21 words

The system of claim 11 , wherein the first database and the second database are located separately from the mobile stations.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 19 words

A system according to claim 11 wherein said service information includes updated favored and disfavored system identifier code information.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 35 words

A system according to claim 11 , wherein said transfer of updated service information from said second database to said given mobile station is achieved using a wireless standard supporting frequency higher than cellular frequencies.

Claim 19

Independent Claim 104 words

A method for updating service information stored in a mobile station, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of mobile stations to be updated; detecting whether a selected mobile station of said plurality of mobile stations is activated; if said selected mobile station is activated, transferring updated service information from said central database to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not activated, designating said selected mobile station to be updated when it is later activated; wherein said service information includes data for managing intelligent roaming operations, the data including updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information.

Claim 20

Independent Claim 104 words

A method for updating service information stored in a mobile station, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of mobile stations to be updated; detecting whether a selected mobile station of said plurality of mobile stations is activated; if said selected mobile station is activated, transferring updated service information from said central database to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not activated, designating said selected mobile station to be updated when it is later activated; wherein said service information includes data for managing intelligent roaming operations, the data including updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method according to claim 17 , wherein said transferring step is achieved using a wireless standard operating frequency higher than cellular frequencies.

Claim 22

Independent Claim 130 words

A system for updating service information stored in mobile stations, the system comprising: a first database storing subscriber information; a second database storing service information; an update terminal associated with said second database and providing updated service information to said second database; a processor, responsive to an update of said service information, that sets an update status indicator for a set of subscribers identified by said first database as having mobile stations capable of updating, said processor detecting whether a given mobile station having a set update status indicator is activated, and commanding a transfer of updated service information from said second database to said given mobile station; wherein said service information includes data for managing intelligent roaming operations, the data including updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information.

Claim 23

Independent Claim 130 words

A system for updating service information stored in mobile stations, the system comprising: a first database storing subscriber information; a second database storing service information; an update terminal associated with said second database and providing updated service information to said second database; a processor, responsive to an update of said service information, that sets an update status indicator for a set of subscribers identified by said first database as having mobile stations capable of updating, said processor detecting whether a given mobile station having a set update status indicator is activated, and commanding a transfer of updated service information from said second database to said given mobile station; wherein said service information includes data for managing intelligent roaming operations, the data including updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 27 words

A system according to claim 19 , wherein the transfer of said updated service information is achieved using a wireless standard supporting frequency higher than cellular frequencies.

Claim 25

Independent Claim 112 words

A method for updating service information stored in a mobile station from information stored in a first database, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of mobile stations to be updated; detecting whether a selected mobile station of said plurality of mobile stations is activated; if said selected mobile station is activated, transferring updated service information from said first data base to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not activated, designating said selected mobile station to be updated when it is later activated; wherein said service information includes data for managing intelligent roaming operations, the data including updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information.

Claim 26

Independent Claim 112 words

A method for updating service information stored in a mobile station from information stored in a first database, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of mobile stations to be updated; detecting whether a selected mobile station of said plurality of mobile stations is activated; if said selected mobile station is activated, transferring updated service information from said first data base to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not activated, designating said selected mobile station to be updated when it is later activated; wherein said service information includes data for managing intelligent roaming operations, the data including updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 21 words

The method of claim 21 , wherein the first database and the second database are located separately from the mobile stations.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 22 words

A method according to claim 21 , wherein said transferring is achieved using a wireless standard supporting frequency higher than cellular frequencies.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 176 words

A telecommunications system comprising at least one central station and a plurality of mobile stations, the system having favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes which change over time, said favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes being stored in at least some of said mobile stations, the improvement comprising: said at least one central station having a database which maintains updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information; said central station comprising a transmitter which transmits said updated favored and/or system identifier code information to one or more of said mobile stations by first determining if said one or more mobile stations is activated; and (1) if said one or more mobile stations is activated, sending the updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information to said one or more mobile stations for storage therein; and (2) if said one or more mobile stations is not activated, designating that said updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information should be transmitted to said one or more mobile stations when said one or more mobile stations is activated.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 176 words

A telecommunications system comprising at least one central station and a plurality of mobile stations, the system having favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes which change over time, said favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes being stored in at least some of said mobile stations, the improvement comprising: said at least one central station having a database which maintains updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information; said central station comprising a transmitter which transmits said updated favored and/or system identifier code information to one or more of said mobile stations by first determining if said one or more mobile stations is activated; and (1) if said one or more mobile stations is activated, sending the updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information to said one or more mobile stations for storage therein; and (2) if said one or more mobile stations is not activated, designating that said updated favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information should be transmitted to said one or more mobile stations when said one or more mobile stations is activated.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 151 words

A telecommunications system comprising at least one central station and a plurality of mobile stations, the system having current service information which changes over time, said current service information being stored in at least some of said mobile stations, the improvement comprising: said at least one central station having a database which maintains current service information; said central station comprising a transmitter which transmits said current service information to one or more of said mobile stations by first determining if said one or more mobile stations is activated; and (1) if said one or more mobile stations is activated, sending the current service information to said one or more mobile stations for storage therein; and (2) if said one or more mobile stations is not activated, designating that said current service information should be transmitted to said one or more mobile stations when said one or more mobile stations is activated.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 151 words

A telecommunications system comprising at least one central station and a plurality of mobile stations, the system having current service information which changes over time, said current service information being stored in at least some of said mobile stations, the improvement comprising: said at least one central station having a database which maintains current service information; said central station comprising a transmitter which transmits said current service information to one or more of said mobile stations by first determining if said one or more mobile stations is activated; and (1) if said one or more mobile stations is activated, sending the current service information to said one or more mobile stations for storage therein; and (2) if said one or more mobile stations is not activated, designating that said current service information should be transmitted to said one or more mobile stations when said one or more mobile stations is activated.

Claim 33

Independent Claim 107 words

A method for inputting service information stored in mobile stations of a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of said mobile stations to receive service information; detecting whether a selected mobile station of the plurality of said mobile stations is in a state to receive service information; if said selected mobile station is in a state to receive service information, inputting information from a database to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not in a state to receive information, designating said selected mobile station to subsequently receive information when it is in a state to receive information.

Claim 34

Independent Claim 107 words

A method for inputting service information stored in mobile stations of a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a plurality of said mobile stations to receive service information; detecting whether a selected mobile station of the plurality of said mobile stations is in a state to receive service information; if said selected mobile station is in a state to receive service information, inputting information from a database to the selected mobile station, and if said selected mobile station is not in a state to receive information, designating said selected mobile station to subsequently receive information when it is in a state to receive information.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 174 words

A telecommunications system comprising at least one central station and a plurality of mobile stations, the system having current favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes, said favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes being stored in at least some of said mobile stations, the improvement comprising: said at least one central station having a database which maintains current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information; said central station comprising a transmitter which transmits said current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information to one or more of said mobile stations by first determining if said one or more mobile stations is activated; and (1) if said one or more mobile stations is activated, sending the current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information to said one or more mobile stations for storage therein; and (2) if said one or more mobile stations is not activated, designating that said current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information should be transmitted to said one or more mobile stations when said one or more mobile stations is activated.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 174 words

A telecommunications system comprising at least one central station and a plurality of mobile stations, the system having current favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes, said favored and/or disfavored system identifier codes being stored in at least some of said mobile stations, the improvement comprising: said at least one central station having a database which maintains current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information; said central station comprising a transmitter which transmits said current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information to one or more of said mobile stations by first determining if said one or more mobile stations is activated; and (1) if said one or more mobile stations is activated, sending the current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information to said one or more mobile stations for storage therein; and (2) if said one or more mobile stations is not activated, designating that said current favored and/or disfavored system identifier code information should be transmitted to said one or more mobile stations when said one or more mobile stations is activated.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2005-09-23	2006-03-25	2006-09-24	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2009-09-23	2010-03-25	2010-09-24	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2013-09-23	2014-03-25	2014-09-24	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Method and apparatus for over-the-air programming of telecommunication services

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