Patent ID: 7694874
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: G06Q,H04W

Abstract:
1. An electronic media device, comprising: wireless communications technology that provides wireless communications connectivity over a wireless network supported by a wireless service provider that is a separate entity from a provider of the electronic media device; a storage containing a temporary number that enables wireless self-activation of the electronic media device through wireless communication with the wireless service provider, the storage storing a permanent number in place of the temporary number following the self-activation; and wherein the electronic media device obtains, for a fee and over the wireless network, at least a portion of an electronic book from a content provider that has also replaced the temporary number with the permanent number following the self-activation of the electronic media device, the content provider being a separate entity from the wireless service provider and paying to the wireless service provider at least part of the fee to at least partly cover a cost associated with use of wireless network by the electronic media device.