Patent ID: 6047071
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A method for making changes in at least one of a plurality of operating parameters of a mobile phone which operates within a network, the plurality of operating parameters being stored within a non-volatile memory, the method comprising:providing an encryption means for securing communications between the mobile phone and the network;programming the mobile phone with a parameter change service option and at least one parameter change code for permitting over-the-air changing of operating parameters;transmitting a page message from a base station within the network to the mobile phone, the page message including an inquiry as to the identity of the mobile phone and the presence of the parameter change service option;transmitting a page response message from the mobile phone to the base station verifying the identity of the mobile phone and the presence of the parameter change service option;transmitting instructions from the base station to the mobile phone to enter an over-the-air service provisioning process;transmitting the at least one parameter change code from the base station to the mobile phone;transmitting from the mobile phone to the base station a response verifying the at least one parameter change code;downloading updated operating parameters corresponding to the at least one parameter change code from the base station to the mobile phone;storing the updated operating parameters in the non-volatile memory; andtransmitting from the base station to the mobile phone a call releasing message.