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US 12,432,304 B1Granted
System and method for providing a network service in a distributed fashion to a mobile device
AssigneeSeven Networks, LLC
InventorTrevor Fiatal
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Abstract
A mobile virtual network operator is provided. The operator includes a server that is communicatively coupled to a mobile device. The mobile device includes application software provided by the virtual network operator for allowing phone call and data connectivity.
Claims32
A system having a memory and one or more processors and coupled to a mobile device on a mobile network, the system configured to:
- receive a unique authentication token from the mobile device, and
- provide voice call and messaging services to the mobile device, wherein the voice call and messaging services are associated with the unique authentication token and branded by a first provider that is other than a provider of the mobile network;
- wherein the mobile device includes application software for allowing the voice call and messaging services, wherein the application software is branded by the first provider,
- wherein an identifier associated with the mobile device is maintained by the first provider and the provider of the mobile network, wherein the voice call and messaging services are associated with the identifier, wherein the identifier is distinct from the unique authentication token;
- wherein the system is configured to:
- provide the voice call services to the mobile device through each of a Wi-Fi network and the mobile network;
- and
- provide the messaging services to the mobile device through each of the Wi-Fi network and the mobile network.
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A method, the method comprising:
- at a system having a memory and one or more processors and coupled to a mobile device on a mobile network and being configured for:
- receiving a unique authentication token from the mobile device, and
- providing voice call and messaging services to the mobile device,
- wherein the voice call and messaging services are associated with the unique authentication token and branded by a first provider that is other than a provider of a mobile network;
- wherein the mobile device includes application software for allowing the voice call and messaging services, wherein the application software is branded by the first provider,
- wherein an identifier associated with the mobile device is maintained by the first provider and the provider of the mobile network, wherein the voice call and messaging services are associated with the identifier, wherein the identifier is distinct from the unique authentication token;
- providing the voice call services to the mobile device through each of a Wi-Fi network and the mobile network;
- and
- providing the messaging services to the mobile device through each of the Wi-Fi network and the mobile network.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.