US 2014/0194103 A1 · SOFTMODEM ACTIVATION AND CUSTOMIZATION

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for activating, configuring, and/or re-configuring a “softmodem” in a computer device. The softmodem can be specially configured to accept firmware specifications that control the operation of communication by the softmodem. According to one embodiment, in conjunction with a firmware download and installation, at activation an unlocking key can be provided to enable, for example, data service through any selected provider using the softmodem. In some embodiments, the softmodem is specially configured to accommodate a variety of data signal protocols (e.g., CDMA, GSM, etc.) through firmware downloads and configuration. Installation of the firmware on the softmodem enables the softmodem to communicate according to a selected communication protocol and further enables re-configuration of the softmodem between the variety of data signal protocols.

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Dependent claims

A method for activating a mobile computing device after distribution, the method comprising:

determining, by a processor state information for a communication subsystem on the mobile device;
acquiring, by the processor, configuration data for the communication subsystem, responsive to user selection of a data service provider, wherein the configuration data includes information for an associated data provider communication protocol;
and
configuring, by the processor, the communication subsystem to communicate using the communication protocol.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Softmodem activation and customization

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Abstract

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