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Method and system for over-the-air (OTA) service programming
Assignee: Qualcomm Inc
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Filing: 2002-01-23
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Granted: 2003-04-08
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Expires: 2022-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A communications network and method for over the air service programming a mobile station ( 2 ), where the mobile station transmits a service programming request to a communications network, which results in the mobile station ( 2 ) being connected to a customer service center ( 26 ). Customer service center ( 26 ) queries the user of mobile station ( 2 ) for information in response to which the customer service center ( 26 ) selects a home location register ( 18 ) and authentication center ( 22 ) within the communication network with which the mobile station ( 2 ) is to be associated. Service programming information associated with the mobile station ( 2 ) is transferred from the home location register ( 18 ) and/or the authentication center ( 22 ) into mobile station ( 2 ).
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G. Tiedemann, Jr.
- 👤 Irfan Khan
- 👤 Alejandro R. Holcman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:32
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W8/00; H04W8/26; H04W8/265; H04W12/00; H04W12/30; H04W12/35; H04W12/06; H04W12/60; H04W12/69; H04W12/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for over-the-air (OTA) programming of a mobile station in a visited wireless communication network, comprising: generating a transient identifier representative of the mobile station, wherein the transient identifier is generated at a switching center within the visited wireless communication network; transmitting the transient identifier from the switching center to a home registry; retrieving a mobile station identifier from the switching center by the home registry; setting up a data link between the home registry and the mobile station using the mobile station identifier; and programming the mobile station from the home registry.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for over-the-air (OTA) programming of a mobile station in a visited wireless communication network, comprising: generating a transient identifier representative of the mobile station, wherein the transient identifier is generated at a switching center within the visited wireless communication network; transmitting the transient identifier from the switching center to a home registry; retrieving a mobile station identifier from the switching center by the home registry; setting up a data link between the home registry and the mobile station using the mobile station identifier; and programming the mobile station from the home registry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein programming the mobile station comprises changing a service configuration of the mobile station.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein programming the mobile station comprises authenticating the mobile station.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting the transient identifier from the switching center to the home registry comprises: transmitting the transient identifier to an intermediate station; forwarding the transient identifier from the intermediate station to a final destination, wherein the home registry is located at the final destination.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein generating the transient identifier at the switching center is initiated by a voice call from the mobile station to the intermediate station, wherein the intermediate station is a service center.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 5 , wherein setting up the data link between the home registry and the mobile station comprises: associating the voice call with the data link at the switching center; and assigning a register to the mobile station at the home registry.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for remotely programming a mobile station visiting a serving system, comprising: initiating contact with the serving system by the mobile station; generating a temporary identification number for the mobile station at the serving system; forwarding the temporary identification number from the serving system to a customer service center; establishing the identity of the home system at the customer service center; establishing a data link between the home system and the mobile station, wherein the serving system acts as a transport medium of the data link; generating a service programming message at the home system; and forwarding the service programming message over the data link from the home system to the mobile station.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for remotely programming a mobile station visiting a serving system, comprising: initiating contact with the serving system by the mobile station; generating a temporary identification number for the mobile station at the serving system; forwarding the temporary identification number from the serving system to a customer service center; establishing the identity of the home system at the customer service center; establishing a data link between the home system and the mobile station, wherein the serving system acts as a transport medium of the data link; generating a service programming message at the home system; and forwarding the service programming message over the data link from the home system to the mobile station.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the serving system comprises a base station and a mobile switching center.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the home system comprises a home location registry and an authentication center.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for remotely programming a roaming mobile station, comprising: a mobile switching center configured to generate a transient identifier for the roaming mobile station, to decide whether to set up a data link between the roaming mobile station and a home system of the roaming mobile station, and to set up the data link between the roaming mobile station and the home system of the roaming mobile station; and a home system configured to store a set of instructions for a processor located at the mobile station, and to set up the data link between the roaming mobile station and the home system if the home system receives the transient identifier for the roaming mobile station.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for remotely programming a roaming mobile station, comprising: a mobile switching center configured to generate a transient identifier for the roaming mobile station, to decide whether to set up a data link between the roaming mobile station and a home system of the roaming mobile station, and to set up the data link between the roaming mobile station and the home system of the roaming mobile station; and a home system configured to store a set of instructions for a processor located at the mobile station, and to set up the data link between the roaming mobile station and the home system if the home system receives the transient identifier for the roaming mobile station.
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