Wireless Connector System for Secure Mobile Device Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an improved method and system to securely establish a service relationship between a mobile communication device and a mobile data server for connecting to a wireless network, particularly to prevent unauthorized access and facilitate secure activation processes.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a web-based device management application that uses a scripting language within an Internet browser to interface with a mobile communication device, sending device identifier and capability data to a mobile data administration server, receiving service data, and storing it on the device, ensuring secure connection and activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a secure connection is established through a local area network to activate a mobile communication device, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to requiring a computer and secure network connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless connector system as an intermediary component that mediates between the mobile communication device and the mobile data server. This wireless connector system establishes a secure tunnel connection through which service data can be transmitted wirelessly to the device, eliminating the need for physical connection to a computer via local area network while maintaining security through encrypted communication channels.
2Reliability
If activation is performed through a wireline connection to a mobile data server, then security is improved, but productivity and ease of operation worsen due to requiring physical connection and secure network infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wireline connection system with a wireless communication system. Instead of requiring physical connection through cables and network infrastructure, the system uses wireless communication protocols to transmit service data and establish activation, thereby eliminating the need for physical connection while maintaining security through encrypted wireless channels.
3Reliability
If service data is transmitted through a secure local area network connection, then security against denial of service attacks is improved, but device complexity increases due to requiring computer mediation and network infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of secure data transmission from the complex local area network infrastructure and computer mediation system. By using a wireless connector system that directly communicates with the mobile data server through secure wireless channels, the system removes the unnecessary intermediate components (computer, local area network equipment) while preserving the security function.
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AI summary
A method and system for establishing a service relationship between a mobile communication device and a mobile data server for connecting to a wireless network are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, an Internet browser receives a request to establish a service relationship between a mobile communication device and a mobile data server. A device identifier and device capability data is received from the mobile communication device. Service data for the mobile communication device is received from a mobile data administration server in accordance with the device identifier and device capability data, which is then stored in a memory of the mobile communication device.