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Methods, systems and computer program products for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 2002-08-16
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Granted: 2005-10-25
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Expires: 2022-08-16
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides methods, systems and computer program products for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal. A feature use circuit is provided that obtains telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal. The obtained telemetry data is stored in the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal is connected to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and transmits the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.
Inventors
- 👤 Darren Lingafeldt
- 👤 Brian Esque
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:49
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M11/00; H04M11/002; H04Q; H04Q9/00; H04W; H04W24/00; H04W24/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 87
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; obtaining permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the stored telemetry data; and transmitting the stored telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; obtaining permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the stored telemetry data; and transmitting the stored telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 1 , wherein storing the obtained telemetry data comprises storing the obtained telemetry data during normal operation of the mobile terminal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 1 , further comprising browsing the telemetry enabled website, wherein transmitting telemetry data comprises automatically transmitting the telemetry data responsive to browsing the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 1 , further comprising downloading an application from the telemetry enabled website, wherein transmitting the telemetry data comprises automatically transmitting the telemetry data responsive to downloading the application from the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises: receiving the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying mobile terminal services provided to the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 5 , wherein modifying mobile terminal services comprises modifying existing calling plans based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 1 , wherein storing the obtained telemetry data comprises storing feature and performance telemetry data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A method according to claim 7 wherein the obtained telemetry data comprises at least one of menu access characteristics, memory usage, hours of operation, call time, average transmit power level, average Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), number of channel handoffs, number of contacts, web history list, web bookmarks, number of Short Message Services (SMS) sent and/or received, downloaded applications, number of data calls, revision history, system operator information, location information, hardware revision, software revision, number of stored pictures, accessories used and number of bluetooth discoveries.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method according to claim 1 , wherein transmitting telemetry data further comprises: receiving the telemetry data transmitted from the mobile terminal; and storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory of the telemetry enabled website or the base station.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 9 , wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data over a wireless data network utilizing a wireless protocol.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises: receiving the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory of the at least one telemetry enabled website and the base station; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method according to claim 11 , wherein modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data comprises deleting features from a list of features provided.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method according to claim 11 , wherein modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed data comprises providing short cuts for accessing features of the mobile terminal that are frequently accessed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile terminal comprises a wireless, internet-enabled mobile terminal and wherein connecting the mobile terminal to a telemetry enabled website comprises connecting the mobile terminal to the telemetry enabled website through a wireless data network.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
63 words
A method according to claim 14 , wherein the wireless data network comprises at least one of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Integrated Digital Enhanced Net (iDEN), Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD), J Phone, KDDI, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 14 , wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data over the wireless data network utilizing a wireless protocol.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method according to claim 16 , wherein the wireless protocol comprises at least one of HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), SMS and Wireless Markup Language (WML).
Claim 19
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: obtaining, at the mobile terminal, telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; obtaining permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the telemetry data stored in the mobile terminal; receiving the telemetry data at at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station if permission is obtained; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: obtaining, at the mobile terminal, telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; obtaining permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the telemetry data stored in the mobile terminal; receiving the telemetry data at at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station if permission is obtained; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
74 words
A method according to claim 18 , further comprising: obtaining at the mobile terminal, the telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; wirelessly connecting the mobile terminal to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; and transmitting the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method according to claim 19 , wherein transmitting telemetry data further comprises: receiving the telemetry data transmitted from the mobile terminal; and storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the telemetry enabled website or the base station.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 19 , further comprising browsing the telemetry enabled website, wherein transmitting telemetry data comprises automatically transmitting the telemetry data responsive to browsing the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 19 , further comprising downloading an application from the telemetry enabled website, wherein transmitting the telemetry data comprises automatically transmitting the telemetry data responsive to downloading the application from the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method according to claim 19 , wherein modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data comprises deleting features from a list of features provided.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method according to claim 19 , wherein modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed data comprises providing short cuts for accessing features of the mobile terminal that are frequently accessed.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 19 , wherein modifying mobile terminal services comprises modifying existing calling plans based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
82 words
A method according to claim 19 , wherein the telemetry data comprises at least one of menu access characteristics, memory usage, hours of operation, call time, average transmit power level, average Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), number of channel handoffs, number of contacts, web history list, web bookmarks, number of SMS sent and/or received, downloaded applications, number of data calls, revision history, system operator information, location information, hardware revision, software revision, number of stored pictures, accessories used and number of bluetooth discoveries.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method according to claim 19 , wherein the mobile terminal comprises a wireless, internet-enabled mobile terminal and wherein connecting the mobile terminal to a telemetry enabled website comprises connecting the mobile terminal to the telemetry enabled website through a wireless data network.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 27 , wherein the wireless data network comprises at least one of CDMA, TDMA, GSM, GPRS, iDEN, CDPD, J Phone, KDDI, WCDMA and UMTS.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 28 , wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data over the wireless data network utilizing a wireless protocol.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 29 , wherein the wireless protocol comprises at least one of HTTP, WAP, SMS and WML.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
138 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: a feature use circuit in the mobile terminal configured to obtain telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; a mobile terminal memory in the mobile terminal configured to store the obtained telemetry data; a wireless transceiver in the mobile terminal configured to connect the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and to transmit telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; and a telemetry module configured to obtain permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the transmitted telemetry data and to receive the transmitted telemetry data at the at least the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
138 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: a feature use circuit in the mobile terminal configured to obtain telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; a mobile terminal memory in the mobile terminal configured to store the obtained telemetry data; a wireless transceiver in the mobile terminal configured to connect the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and to transmit telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; and a telemetry module configured to obtain permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the transmitted telemetry data and to receive the transmitted telemetry data at the at least the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 31 , wherein the feature use circuit is further configured to store the obtained telemetry data during normal operation of the mobile terminal.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system according to claim 31 , wherein the telemetry module is further configured to automatically obtain the received telemetry data from the mobile terminal responsive to browsing the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
35 words
A system according to claim 31 , wherein the telemetry module is further configured to automatically obtain the received telemetry data from the mobile terminal responsive to downloading an application from the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system according to claim 31 , wherein the feature use circuit is further configured to store feature and performance telemetry data.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
80 words
A system according to claim 35 , wherein the telemetry data comprises at least one of menu access characteristics, memory usage, hours of operation, call time, average transmit power level, average Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), number of channel handoffs, number of contacts, web history list, web bookmarks, number of SMS sent and/or received, downloaded applications, number of data calls, revision history, system operator information, location information, hardware revision, software revision, number of stored pictures, accessories used and bluetooth discoveries.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
77 words
A system according to claim 31 , wherein the system further comprises: at least one of a telemetry enabled website or a base station configured to receive the transmitted telemetry data from the mobile terminal; a compilation memory configured to store the received telemetry data obtained from the mobile terminal; and a performance module configured to analyze the stored telemetry data and modify mobile terminal services provided to the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 37 , wherein the performance module is further configured to modify existing calling plans based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
73 words
A system according to claim 31 , wherein the system further comprises: at least one of a telemetry enabled website or a base station configured to receive the transmitted telemetry data from the mobile terminal; a compilation memory configured to store received telemetry data transmitted from the mobile terminal; and a performance module configured to analyze the stored telemetry data and modify features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 39 , wherein the performance module is further configured to delete features from a list of features provided based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 39 , wherein the performance module is further configured to provide short cuts for accessing features that are frequently accessed.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 31 , wherein the wireless transceiver is further configured to connect the mobile terminal to the telemetry enabled website through a wireless data network.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 42 , wherein the wireless data network comprises at least one of CDMA, TDMA, GSM, GPRS, iDEN, CDPD, J Phone, KDDI, WCDMA and UMTS.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 42 , wherein the wireless transceiver is further configured to connect the mobile terminal to the telemetry enabled website over the wireless data network utilizing a wireless protocol.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system according to claim 44 , wherein the wireless protocol comprises at least one of HTTP, WAP, SMS and/or WML.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; means for storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for obtaining permision from a user of the mobile terminal to access the stored telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and means for transmitting the obtained telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; means for storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for obtaining permision from a user of the mobile terminal to access the stored telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and means for transmitting the obtained telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
80 words
A system according to claim 46 , wherein the telemetry data comprises at least one of menu access characteristics, memory usage, hours of operation, call time, average transmit power level, average Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), number of channel handoffs, number of contacts, web history list, web bookmarks, number of SMS sent and/or received, downloaded applications, number of data calls, revision history, system operator information, location information, hardware revision, software revision, number of stored pictures, accessories used and bluetooth discoveries.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
37 words
A system according to claim 46 , further comprising means for browsing the telemetry enabled website, wherein means for transmitting telemetry data comprises means for automatically transmitting the telemetry data responsive to browsing the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system according to claim 46 , further comprising means for downloading an application from the telemetry enabled website, wherein means for transmitting the telemetry data comprises means for automatically transmitting the telemetry data responsive to downloading the application from the telemetry enabled website.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
51 words
A system according to claim 46 , wherein the mobile terminal is further configured to communicate over the wireless internet and wherein the means for connecting the mobile terminal to a telemetry enabled website comprises means for connecting the mobile terminal to the telemetry enabled website through a wireless data network.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 50 , wherein the wireless data network comprises at least one of CDMA. TDMA, GSM, GPRS, iDEN, CDPD, J Phone, KDDI, WCDMA and UMTS.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
31 words
A system according to claim 46 , wherein means for transmitting the telemetry data further comprises means for transmitting the telemetry data over the wireless data network utilizing a wireless protocol.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system according to claim 52 , wherein the wireless protocol comprises at least one of HTTP, WAP, SMS and WML.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
38 words
A system according to claim 46 , wherein means for transmitting telemetry data further comprises: means for receiving the telemetry data transmitted from the mobile terminal; and means for storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
31 words
A system according to claim 54 , wherein means for transmitting the telemetry data further comprises means for transmitting the telemetry data over a wireless data network utilizing a wireless protocol.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
68 words
A system according to claim 46 , wherein the system further comprises: means for receiving the transmitted telemetry data at at least one of the telemetry enabled websize and the base station; means for storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory; means for analyzing the stored telemetry data; and means for modifying mobile terminal services provided to the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system according to claim 56 , wherein means for modifying mobile terminal services comprises means for modifying existing calling plans based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
65 words
A systcm according to claim 46 , the system further comprises: means for receiving the transmitted telemetry data at at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; means for storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory; means for analyzing the stored telemetry data; and means for modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system according to claim 58 , wherein means for modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data comprises means for deleting features from a list of features provided.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
39 words
A system according to claim 58 , wherein means for modifying the features of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed data comprises means for providing short cuts for accessing features of the mobile terminal that are frequently accessed.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for obtaining permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for receiving the telemetry data at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station if permission is obtained; means for storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; means for analyzing the stored telemetry data; and means for modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for obtaining permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for receiving the telemetry data at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station if permission is obtained; means for storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; means for analyzing the stored telemetry data; and means for modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
77 words
A system according to claim 61 , further comprising: means for obtaining the telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; means for storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for wirelessly connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and means for transmitting the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling an Opt In function of WAP; obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and transmitting the stored telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the Opt In function is enabled.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling an Opt In function of WAP; obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and transmitting the stored telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the Opt In function is enabled.
Claim 70
Independent Claim
96 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling a mobile terminal telemetry upload feature; obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and transmitting the stored telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein transmitting telemetry data comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the upload feature is enabled.
Claim 71
Independent Claim
96 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling a mobile terminal telemetry upload feature; obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and transmitting the stored telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein transmitting telemetry data comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the upload feature is enabled.
Claim 72
Independent Claim
165 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling an Opt In function of WAP; obtaining, at the mobile terminal, telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; wirelessly connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; transmitting the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the Opt In function is enabled; receiving the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
165 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling an Opt In function of WAP; obtaining, at the mobile terminal, telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; wirelessly connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; transmitting the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the Opt In function is enabled; receiving the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 74
Independent Claim
163 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling a mobile terminal upload feature; obtaining, at the mobile terminal, telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; wirelessly connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; transmitting the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station,, wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the upload feature is enabled; receiving the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 75
Independent Claim
163 words
A method for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: enabling a mobile terminal upload feature; obtaining, at the mobile terminal, telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; wirelessly connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; transmitting the obtained telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station,, wherein transmitting the telemetry data further comprises transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the upload feature is enabled; receiving the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; storing the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; analyzing the stored telemetry data; and modifying features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 76
Independent Claim
145 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: a feature use circuit in the mobile terminal configured to obtain telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; a mobile terminal memory in the mobile terminal configured to store the obtained telemetry data; a wireless transceiver in the mobile terminal configured to connect the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and to transmit telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein the wireless transceiver is further configured to transmit the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if an Opt In function of WAP is enabled; and a telemetry module configured to receive the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.
Claim 77
Independent Claim
145 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: a feature use circuit in the mobile terminal configured to obtain telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; a mobile terminal memory in the mobile terminal configured to store the obtained telemetry data; a wireless transceiver in the mobile terminal configured to connect the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and to transmit telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein the wireless transceiver is further configured to transmit the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if an Opt In function of WAP is enabled; and a telemetry module configured to receive the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.
Claim 78
Independent Claim
144 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: a feature use circuit in the mobile terminal configured to obtain telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; a mobile terminal memory in the mobile terminal configured to store the obtained telemetry data; a wireless transceiver in the mobile terminal configured to connect the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and to transmit telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein the wireless transceiver is further configured to transmit the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if an mobile terminal upload feature is enabled; and a telemetry module configured to receive the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.
Claim 79
Independent Claim
144 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: a feature use circuit in the mobile terminal configured to obtain telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; a mobile terminal memory in the mobile terminal configured to store the obtained telemetry data; a wireless transceiver in the mobile terminal configured to connect the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station and to transmit telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein the wireless transceiver is further configured to transmit the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if an mobile terminal upload feature is enabled; and a telemetry module configured to receive the transmitted telemetry data at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
114 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for enabling an Opt In function of WAP; means for obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; means for storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and means for transmitting the obtained telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station wherein means for transmitting the telemetry data further comprises means for transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the Opt In function is enabled.
Claim 81
Independent Claim
114 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for enabling an Opt In function of WAP; means for obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; means for storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and means for transmitting the obtained telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station wherein means for transmitting the telemetry data further comprises means for transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the Opt In function is enabled.
Claim 82
Independent Claim
111 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for enabling a mobile terminal telemetry upload feature; means for obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; means for storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and means for transmitting the obtained telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein means for transmitting telemetry data comprises means for transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the upload feature is enabled.
Claim 83
Independent Claim
111 words
A system for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, comprising: means for enabling a mobile terminal telemetry upload feature; means for obtaining telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; means for storing the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; means for connecting the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; and means for transmitting the obtained telemetry data to the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station, wherein means for transmitting telemetry data comprises means for transmitting the telemetry data from the mobile terminal only if the upload feature is enabled.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
139 words
A computer program product for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, the computer program product comprising: a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied in said medium, said computer readable program code comprising: computer readable program code that obtains telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; computer readable program code that stores the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; computer readable program code that connects the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; computer readable program code that obtains permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the stored telemetry data; and computer readable program code that transmits the stored telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
139 words
A computer program product for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, the computer program product comprising: a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied in said medium, said computer readable program code comprising: computer readable program code that obtains telemetry data based on the usage of features of the mobile terminal; computer readable program code that stores the obtained telemetry data in the mobile terminal; computer readable program code that connects the mobile terminal to at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station; computer readable program code that obtains permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access the stored telemetry data; and computer readable program code that transmits the stored telemetry data to at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station if permission is obtained.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
142 words
A computer program product for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, the computer program product comprising: a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied in said medium, said computer readable program code comprising: computer readable program code that obtains permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access telemetry data in the mobile terminal; computer readable program code that receives the telemetry data at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station if permission is obtained; computer readable program code that stores the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; computer readable program code that analyzes the stored telemetry data; and computer readable program code that modifies features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
142 words
A computer program product for collecting telemetry data from a mobile terminal, the computer program product comprising: a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied in said medium, said computer readable program code comprising: computer readable program code that obtains permission from a user of the mobile terminal to access telemetry data in the mobile terminal; computer readable program code that receives the telemetry data at least one of a telemetry enabled website and a base station if permission is obtained; computer readable program code that stores the received telemetry data in a compilation memory at the at least one of the telemetry enabled website and the base station; computer readable program code that analyzes the stored telemetry data; and computer readable program code that modifies features and/or services of the mobile terminal based on the analyzed telemetry data.
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