Secure consumer programming device

摘要

A method is provided for operating a consumer programming device that provisions consumer electronic devices. The method includes receiving over a communication link a first enable message that authorizes the consumer programming device to make available one or more resources which enable it to provide services to consumer electronic devices. Services are provided to consumer electronic devices up until all the resources have been exhausted. Additional consumer electronic devices are provided with services only if a second enable message is received over the communication link.

主权项

1. A method of operating a consumer programming device that provisions consumer electronic devices, comprising:
receiving, by the consumer programming device, over a communication link a first enable message that authorizes the consumer programming device to make a number of resources available, wherein the resources enable the consumer programming device to provide services to a predetermined number of consumer electronic devices; providing, by the consumer programming device, services to consumer electronic devices up until all the resources in the number of resources have been exhausted; determining, by the consumer programming device, if a second enable message is received over the communication link; if the second enable message has not been received, inactivating, by the consumer programming device, the consumer programming device such that the consumer programming device cannot provide services to consumer electronic devices; and responding to receipt of the first enable message to permit receipt of the second enable message.