Pre-provisioning Mobile Device Activation Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing mobile device provisioning process is time-consuming and inefficient, especially for bulk purchases, as it requires individual setup and immediate allocation of network resources, leading to unnecessary costs and complexity in managing services and accounts.
Innovation Solution
A two-stage provisioning system where mobile devices are pre-provisioned with all necessary settings and choices stored on a provisioning server, and activated only when needed by powering on within wireless range, allowing automatic recognition and configuration by the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If individual provisioning is performed for each mobile device, then proper service configuration is achieved, but provisioning time and complexity increase significantly for bulk purchases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements pre-provisioning by pre-configuring service profiles, settings, and parameters on the provisioning server before devices are activated. This preliminary action stores all necessary configuration data in advance, so when devices are activated in bulk, they can be provisioned automatically without manual individual setup, thus reducing provisioning time while maintaining proper service configuration.
2Reliability
If network resources are allocated immediately for all purchased devices, then service availability is ensured, but unnecessary costs are incurred for devices not yet in use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where network resources are not permanently allocated to all purchased devices at once. Instead, resources are dynamically assigned when devices are activated and released when deactivated. The provisioning server manages this dynamic allocation, allowing devices to be activated and deactivated as needed, ensuring service availability for active devices while avoiding costs for inactive ones.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual provisioning processes are used for each device, then service settings can be customized, but operational complexity and errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service provisioning where devices automatically obtain their configuration settings from the provisioning server without manual intervention. The server stores pre-configured service profiles and automatically applies the appropriate configuration when a device is activated, eliminating manual provisioning steps while maintaining customization through pre-defined service profiles that can be selected based on device type and service requirements.
4Duration of action of stationary object
If devices are provisioned permanently upon purchase, then service continuity is maintained, but flexibility for rental and short-term use is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic activation and deactivation of service provisioning based on usage needs. Devices can be activated when needed and deactivated when not in use, with the provisioning server managing the periodic provisioning cycles. This allows permanent provisioning capability to be maintained while providing flexibility for rental and short-term use scenarios through controlled activation periods.
Data Source
AI summary
A provisioning server comprising at least one processor, at least one memory area, at least one communications interface for sending and receiving data, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions, when executed by the processor, receive and store mobile device data related to at least one of a mobile device reference number and a mobile device configuration, receive and store pre-provisioning data from at least one of a customer, a buyer, an equipment manufacturer, and a wireless service provider, and store instructions related to an activation event for a mobile device, wherein the activation event occurs in response to the mobile device being powered on for the first time.