MOBILE DEVICE ACTIVATION

摘要

Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.

主权项

1. A method enabling a mobile device to access a wireless network, the method comprising:at the mobile device:
determining when the mobile device is in a limited service mode and not activated with a provider of the wireless network; deferring initiation of a location update request to register the mobile device with the provider until the mobile device is activated; receiving an activation identifier indicating that the mobile device is activated with the provider; determining that a network setup for the mobile device is complete; and in response to determining that the network setup is complete, initiating a location update request to register the mobile device with the provider so that the mobile device is able to access the wireless network.