Over-the-Air Mobile Device Provisioning via Session ID
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Solution Overview
Problem
The configuration of mobile communications devices for full functionality is often cumbersome for users, requiring manual setup that can be complex and not seamlessly integrated with wireless packet data service networks.
Innovation Solution
A network system for over-the-air provisioning of mobile communications devices using a wireless packet data service network, involving a relay network with a registration server and a provisioning system that generates a session ID based on device identifiers, allowing seamless configuration and provisioning of device aspects over the air.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is used for mobile communications devices, then device functionality can be achieved, but the configuration process becomes cumbersome and complex for users
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service provisioning where the mobile device automatically receives configuration parameters and provisioning information through the wireless network without requiring manual user configuration. The device autonomously completes the provisioning process by receiving and applying configuration data from the network operator.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary provisioning actions by pre-configuring device parameters and provisioning information before the user needs to use the device. Configuration data is pushed to the device in advance through over-the-air updates, eliminating the need for complex manual setup at the point of use.
2Ease of operation
If over the air provisioning is implemented, then seamless configuration is achieved, but system complexity increases with multiple network nodes and protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces intermediary components including a relay network with registration server and a provisioning system that mediates between the network operator and the mobile device. These intermediaries handle the complex provisioning logic, session management, and configuration delivery, shielding the user from system complexity while enabling seamless over-the-air provisioning.
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile communications device includes logic means operable to generate a request that is transmitted to a first network node. The request includes a personal information number and at least one device identifier associated with the mobile communications device. The mobile communications device also includes logic means operable to receive a response from the first network node. The response includes a URL and a session ID based upon the personal information number and the at least one device identifier associated with the mobile communications device. The mobile communications device further includes logic means operable to establish a communication session with a second network node to provision at least one aspect of the mobile communications device by transmitting the URL and the session ID to the second network node.