System and method to enable subscriber self-activation of wireless data terminals
OwnerEran Netanel, James F. Lavineinventors
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Abstract
A wireless telephone and messaging system provides Secure Immediate Wireless Access (SIWA) to wireless telephones onto existing wireless networks, such as GSM, CDMA, TDMA, and analog (AMPS). The SIWA protocol uses existing wireless network messaging to exchange information between wireless devices and a network server, referred to herein as an Intelligent service manger (ISM). The ISM acts as a gateway between wireless devices and wireless service provider, and provides the wireless devices with an immediate limited or unlimited access to the wireless network. The ISM can also deny access to the wireless network from unauthorized wireless devices.
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A method for generating temporary network credentials for a wireless device, the wireless device operable to send and receive data over a wireless network, the wireless network operable to transmit messages between the wireless device and a management server, the method comprising the steps of:
- reading a device identity of the wireless device;
- creating a temporary network credentials on the wireless device;
- establishing a data session between the wireless device and the management server;
- and
- storing permanent network credentials on the wireless device.
A system for subscribing a wireless device on a network comprising
- a processor operable to execute computer program instructions,
- an adapter operable for communicating with a network,
- an interface capable of accepting user input,
- software operational on the wireless device for performing the steps of:
- reading a device identity of the wireless device;
- creating a temporary network credentials on the wireless device;
- establishing a data session between the wireless device and the management server;
- and
- storing permanent network credentials on the wireless device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.