US 8,402,111 B2 · Device assisted services install

Abstract

Device assisted services (DAS) install techniques are provided in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for providing service processors for mobile devices are provided. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for downloading/installing new and/or updated service processors for mobile devices are provided. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for providing verified service processors for mobile devices are provided. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques for providing secured service processors for mobile devices are provided. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques include determining if a communications device in communication with a wireless network includes a service processor for assisting control of the communications device use of a service on the wireless network, in which the service processor includes a service profile that includes a plurality of service policy settings, and in which the service profile is associated with a service plan that provides for access to the service; and verifying the service processor. In some embodiments, DAS install techniques include providing a generic first version service processor for downloading and installing a second version service processor.

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Dependent claims

A system, comprising:

a processor of a network device configured to:
determine whether a communications device in communication with the system over a wireless network includes a first version service processor for assisting control of a use by the communications device of a service on the wireless network, wherein the first version service processor includes a service profile that includes at least one service policy setting, and wherein the service profile provides for access to the service;
and
when the communications device includes the first version service processor,
determine a device group associated with the communications device, and
download a second version service processor to the communications device based on the device group;
and
memory of the network device coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.

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