Patent ID: 7190969
Filing Date: 2007-03-13
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising the steps of: storing a common mobile identification number (MIN) in a subscriber profile record corresponding to a plurality of mobile stations on a wireless network; storing a plurality of unique electronic serial numbers (ESN) each corresponding to one of the plurality of mobile stations in the subscriber profile record; storing a plurality of status indicators each corresponding to one of the plurality of mobile stations, each status indicator having a first state and a second state, wherein mobile stations having their corresponding status indicator set to the first state are allowed to register for service on the wireless network, and mobile stations having their corresponding status indicator set to the second state are not allowed to register for service on the wireless network, wherein registering for service is a process conducted between a given mobile station and the wireless network, and wherein, by registering, the given mobile station transitions from being unable to place or receive calls via the wireless network to thereafter being able to place and receive calls via the wireless network; receiving a request to set the status indicator corresponding to a selected one of the plurality of mobile stations to the first state; and responsive to receiving the request, setting the status indicator corresponding to the selected mobile station to the first state.