MXPA97005114A - Method and system for the automatic activation of an inalambr device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for the automatic activation of a wireless device, in a subscription activation system, which uses the information received from a programmed but not activated device. In a variation, the activation system of the subscription determines that the information received satisfies a parameter necessary for activation. In another variation, the activation system of the subscription verifies that the received information satisfies a previously determined criterion, necessary for the activation. Based on the foregoing, the activation system of the subscription activates the device. In a related manner, a system is constructed using an activation unit configured to receive and process information from a wireless device, programmed, not activated. When using the information, the activation unit determines if the activation criteria necessary for the activation, in the system, of the programmed wireless device are satisfied and, based on the information already if the criteria are satisfied, the activation unit activates the wireless device in the system

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION OF A WIRELESS DEVICE FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates, in general to wireless communication devices and more particularly, to the automatic activation of wireless communication devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years there has been a rapid growth in the public use of wireless communication devices, particularly cell phones. Wireless communication devices are being purchased in increasing amounts and the types of devices that take advantage of the possibilities offered by wireless communication are also increasing. Commonly, in cell phones, a cell phone generally can not start to work and make calls until it is purchased, registered with a wireless provider.

REF: 024044 service and activated. It is well known that cellular channels are blocked to callers and that they are not authorized to do so because they are not registered or because their cell phones are not activated. Typically, the authorized providers or distributors of cellular services sell a telephone or other wireless communication device, inactive, to prospective buyers. At this time the phone can not be used because it must be programmed or activated. Programming generally requires that certain information be entered and stored in the memory of the wireless device. In most cases this is handled by the sales agent at the place of sale. The activation in general involves disclosing certain known parameters to a particular wireless service provider within a geographical location. In most cases this involves the service provider obtaining certain of the parameters p- .gramados of the sales agent at the time of purchase and alter their system so that calls from that device are recognized by the system (that is, they will not be blocked). Once both things have been done, the wireless device can be used. Programming and activating a cell phone is a process that takes a lot of time. As a result, specially trained sales agents are routinely used to program telephones and perform the necessary steps for activation. In addition, specialized equipment connected between the sale site and the service provider may also be required. Thus, for the cell phone industry, the programming and activation of a wireless telephone is recognized as an intensive task that generates a bottleneck in the acquisition of subscribers of wireless devices. Thus, there is a need in the art for a method and system that eliminates the bottleneck mentioned above, eliminating the need for any personal transaction between a sales agent and a buyer, or the need for the buyer to use any device different for the purpose of sourcing the service BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In accordance with the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided for the automatic activation of a wireless device in a subscription activation system. In a variation of the method, information is received from a programmed but not activated device in the activation system of the subscription. The activation system of the subscription determines that the received information satisfies a parameter necessary to activate the programmed device but not activated. Based on that information, the activation system of the subscription automatically activates the device not activated. In another variation of the method, information that was transmitted through a wireless channel is received in the subscription activation system., from a programmed wireless communication device, not activated. The activation system of the subscription verifies that the received information satisfies a predetermined criterion, necessary for the activation of the wireless telecommunication device. Based on this information, the activation system of the subscription activates the wireless telecommunication device. A system constructed in accordance with the present invention has an activation unit. The activation unit is configured to receive and process information from a non-activated wireless device. When using the information, the activation unit determines whether the activation criteria necessary for the activation of the programmed wireless device are satisfied in the system. The activation unit is further configured in such a way that, based on the information and if the criteria were sativated, the activation unit activates the wireless device in the system. The advantages deriving from the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description, considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the drawings are used only for purposes of explaining the invention and illustrating its versatility, not as a definition of the limits of the invention, for which reference should be made to the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the drawings, where similar reference numerals delineate similar elements through various views: Figure 1 is a simplified block diagram of a wireless device and its interaction with a system embodying an embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 is a block diagram of the functional components of an activation unit in an embodiment of the invention; Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the operational flow in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; Figure 4 is a diagram showing the operational flow according to another embodiment of the invention; Figure 5 is a diagram showing the operational flow of compliance even with another embodiment of the invention; and Figure 6 is a diagram showing the operational flow of compliance even with another embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION To facilitate the description of the invention, certain terms will now be defined. As used herein, the terms "wireless communication device" or "wireless device" are used interchangeably to refer interchangeably to each other and to cell phones, radiotelephones, and other devices configured to work with wireless communication as a whole. with, or to improve, its operation. Examples of these other devices include: small laptops (laptop), handheld type devices, and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) connected to, or equipped with, wireless modulators-demodulators or wireless transmitters / receivers.

It is also expected that the popularity of the Internet (Internet) will probably result in the development of specific devices for the interred, portable, for wireless access / communication to the internet. These devices or their analogs are also contemplated as wireless communication devices, as defined herein. Additionally, as used herein, the term "not activated", when referring to a wireless device, means a wireless device that is not yet authorized for communication not blocked in the service provider's system. Finally, the term "agreed" as used, in relation to a security code, implies only a common knowledge among the parties or customers, regardless of which client the security code originated from. In other words, a security code is "agreed" between a service provider or a wireless device distributor and a buyer / receiver, if it is known to both the service provider and the buyer / recipient, or if it is known both by the wireless device distributor and by the buyer / receiver. Figure 1 is a simplified block diagram showing a wireless device 30 and its interaction with a system incorporating a modality of the present invention. As is well known, wireless communication devices contain stored information, specific to the subscriber or tenant owner. In the case of cellular communication devices, this information is referred to as parameters of designation of the Number Assignment Module (NAM). An example of these NAM parameters are listed in the following table: For the NAM parameters indicated above, ESNs are stored as binary representations but are typically presented in hexadecimal or decimal format. When ESNs are presented in the decimal format, they are presented as eleven-digit numbers. The first three digits are called the manufacturer prefix and indicate the manufacturer of the device. In the table above, the ESN of 15604134393 is shown in decimal format where the manufacturer is represented by the decimal number 156. When the ESNs are presented in the hexadecimal format, these are presented as eight-digit numbers where the first two digits indicate the manufacturer of the device. Presented in hexadecimal, another ESN could be C2A897DA, where the hexadecimal C2 indicates the manufacturer. According to the invention, a wireless device provider 32, for example, a third-party warehouse, an order picking center or a mail order distribution center, is used to supply a buyer with communication devices. wireless 30 in response to the request of a subscription service provider. Each wireless device 30 is completely preprogrammed, in the case of a cellular phone, with all NAM parameters or, in the case of other wireless communication devices, its functional equivalent, such that when the wireless device provider 32 sends the device wireless to the buyer, additional programming of the wireless device 30 is not required. Additionally, the subscription service provider provides the wireless device provider 32 with a group or block of wireless telephone numbers or their functional equivalents to which, in The case of cell phones is referred to as Mobile Identification Numbers (MIN). When the subscription service provider requests that the wireless device provider 32 send a wireless device to fill an order, the wireless device provider 32 takes a fully programmed wireless device and sends it to the requestor. Advantageously with the invention, the wireless device provider 32 never has to identify the MIN, or its analog, of the particular wireless device 30, to the subscription service provider. With other variations of the invention, the wireless device provider 32 never has to identify the ESN, or its analog, of the particular wireless device 30, to the subscription service provider. Even with other variations of the invention, the wireless device provider 32 never needs to identify the MIN or the ESN, or its analogs, from the on-board wireless devices, to the subscription service provider. Returning to Figure 1, which shows, in the form of functional block diagram, a simplified wireless communication system, configured for use with the invention. The communication system is made up of a base station or a cell 34 or cell sites, mobile, capable of bidirectional wireless communication with the wireless device 30. Cell 34 communicates bidi rectionally with a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 36, which is sometimes referred to as the Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO). The MSC 36 is connected, for bidirectional communication, to a subscription activation system 38. It will be recognized of course that the typical wireless communication system contains other elements, such as switches, additional cells, etc., which for simplicity of explanation they are not shown because they are well known and are not required for the understanding of the invention. Optionally, the subscription activation system 38 may be connected to a Voice Response Unit (VRU) 40 based on the communication system, of which, the construction and functional functioning, are well known in the art of communication. telephony The subscription activation system is constructed of two main functional components, an Activation Unit 42 and a Supply Management Unit / Database 44. The function of Unit 44 for Supply Administration / Database is to receive and transmit information from, and to, the Activation Unit 42, and to maintain an indication of whether a wireless device is not activated or activated on a base of data 44a. An example of a suitable system to perform the functions of the Supply Administration Unit / Database, is the Cincinnati Bell Information Services (CBIS) activation system that works with the Macro Cell and Switch Manager applications. The CBIS Macro Cell application updates and maintains the records stored in the database of the CBIS client profile for active cell phones. CBIS Switch Manager application interacts with the Macro Cell application to provide or alter switch programming, based on changes to the profile database of the CBIS client. In one embodiment of the invention, the database 44a is constructed in such a way that it contains registers 46 made of multiple data elements 48. In a minimally configured system, the stored data elements are only the parameters necessary for activation, for example the ESN 48a and the MIN 48b, and a signaling device or bit 48c that indicates whether a specific wireless device is activated or not. Of course, in a more complex system, a register may optionally contain pointers or indicators in, or indirect representations of, the above data elements or other parameters 48d. Examples of optional parameters may include one or more of the following: additional NAM parameters, security code, user password information, subscriber identification information, data to identify a service level, particular characteristics, special billing information, or other data that may be specific to the service or otherwise useful to the service provider. Pay attention now to Figure 2, which is a block diagram of the functional components of the Activation Unit 42 of Figure 1. The Activation Unit 42 is constructed of four functional components, a switch 50, a module 52 of authorization check, an activation module 54, and a processor 56. Optionally, the Activation Unit may also interact with the Voice Response Unit (VRU) 40 based on the communication system (of Figure 1) or as shown in Figure 2, it may contain a voice built unit 58 functionality, integrally constructed. The switch 50, which may be a PBX, CTX or a network switch such as a 5ESS, functions as the bidirectional communication interface between the MSC 36 and the Activation Unit 42. In a preferred embodiment, the switching function is performed for a PBX. The authorization verification module 52 is an application that is used, for example, to verify credit approval using, for example, the social security number, the number of an account or other information of an appropriate identification, or execute a security check, on activation, for example, using a security code provided by the subscription service provider, a password, the social service number, maiden name of the mother, address or telephone number, etc. The activation module 54 is an application that receives information sent by the wireless device 30 of Figure 1, and which cooperates with the Supply Management Unit / Database 44, to activate the wireless device in the activation system 38. the subscription. The processor 56 executes the programs necessary for the operation of the activation module 54 and is further used to process data and / or audio signals originating from the wireless device 30 or for sending signals thereto. Depending on the particular wireless device, the input and presentation capabilities may vary. For example, with cell phones only user-friendly button keyboards and a few specific keys (for example "SEND") are available to enter information, while with small laptops (laptop) for introduction they are available both the full QWERTY keyboard, as well as programmable function keys. Similarly, different wireless devices may use different protocols and / or communication symbols. As a result, depending on the capabilities of the particular wireless devices, the processor 56 may be constructed to process data signals, analog and / or digital, for example, voice or packaged, digital, cellular (CDPD) data in addition to processing signals multi-frequency and dual tone (DTMF) (for example, tone). In alternative embodiments, the processor may be used, to implement a voice response unit functionality 58, in the Activation Unit 42. Even in other alternative modes, the processor is used to take advantage of the technology for the identification of the caller, so that when a call from a wireless device is connected to the Activation Unit, the MIN can be obtained automatically from the Calling Line Identification (CLI) information using known techniques, to be used in the activation process. However, a wireless device that is not activated can not be used for communication in general. It is known that wireless service providers can provide unblocked communication channels that allow unregistered wireless devices to make calls to particular numbers, for example the * 611 is commonly used in many cellular telecommunication networks to provide information or services to users. - -os not registered. Analogously, the subscription service provider establishes an unblocked number, for example, that corresponds to the easily remembered word "ACTIVATE" preceded by a "#" or asterisk, which is dedicated to the subscription activation system 38. . The dedicated, alternative numbers could be for example a three-digit number preceded by an asterisk or by the "#" symbol, a seven-digit local number, or an eleven-digit number, which is preferably a toll-free number . The system is adjusted in such a way that the calls to the dedicated number are tracked by cell 34 in the MSC 36 and are switched by the MSC 36 to the activation system of the subscription 38. Having described the activation system of the subscription, the automatic activation system will now be described, by way of example, using a wireless device containing NAM parameters of the cell-phone type. For simplicity, operation will be described with reference to tone-type signaling and voice response characteristics, however, as discussed above it should be recognized that other techniques, sequences, and operating margins can be used for signaling, and whether it is digitally encoded or not, to achieve the same result without departing from the invention. Referring now to Figures 3 through 6, these figures are diagrams of the operational flow of variants of the invention. At the top of each of the Figures are the functional devices. The vertical axis represents time and the horizontal axis represents the operational flow. The horizontal lines between the functional devices that are parallel to the horizontal axis represent the particular steps and the functional participants. For purposes of discussion, it is illustrated that several of the steps occur sequentially and some in substantially simultaneous form. It should be recognized, however, that depending on the particular implementation, the sequentiality or simultaneity may be different. For example, as will be discussed in greater detail below, it will be understood that, where an illustrated variation involves receiving more than one piece of information from the wireless device, such as separate steps, those steps could be combined directly in a single step (e.g., the reception of the ESN and the identity verification security code, are presented together, the reception of the ESN and the MIN are presented together, the reception of the MIN and the security code are presented together, etc.). Similarly, substantially simultaneously they could be carried out at separate times. Due to the large number of possible variations in the ordering, it should be recognized that at least where logically required, the invention and its operation are independent of any particular order. For discussion purposes, in the Figures 3 through 6, it will be assumed that a customer who wishes to subscribe to a wireless communication service, calls a subscription service provider to request the service. The subscription service provider opens an account to the client requesting the client the typical information such as, name, address to receive invoices, payment method, acceptance of the terms and conditions of the service, etc. The subscription service provider then asks the customer to wait for the phone to be sent by immediate delivery, or by delivery within two days. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the flow of calls in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. For this modality it is assumed that only the authorization is required because the client has provided all the necessary information related to the credit and billing, at the same time that the service was already ordered and the subscription service provider has agreed a code of security with the client. When the security code is provided by the service provider or by the wireless device provider 32, for maximum security, the security code is provided through a different delivery method than that which is used for the wireless device, such as at the same time, two deliveries of the code are excluded, and preferably it is sent in such a way that the security code is received before the device. For example, if the wireless device is sent by regular mail, the security code can be provided by a telephone call made by the wireless device provider 32 or by the subscription service provider, or by immediate delivery, or by facsimile, or by email, etc. At that time the subscription service provider contacts the provider 32 of the wireless device and communicates the order, the provider 32 of the wireless device provides the subscription service provider with the ESN of the wireless device 30 to be sent and the MIN programmed in that wireless device 30. The subscription service provider establishes an activation record in the database 44a in which, the parameters necessary to activate the wireless device, programmed but not activated, in this case the ESN and the MIN, are complete but the indicator is not activated. After receiving the programmed wireless device, not activated, the customer dials the assigned number using the wireless device 30 not activated, which is sent via cell 34 to the MSC 36 (Step 100). The MSC 36 sends the call to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 102). The Activation Unit reads the MIN of the CLl information and gives access to the activation record, in the 44a database, which corresponds to that MIN (Step 104). The processor in the Activation Unit 42 then determines that, because all the parameters necessary for the activation are already present, the activation criterion is the one that coincides with the agreed one according to the security code stored in the database 44a (Step 106). Using the voice response feature, the Activation Unit 42 asks the client to provide a security code (Step 108). That request is transmitted back to the wireless device 30 not activated, via the MSC 36 (Step 110). By making use of the wireless device 30, not activated, the client enters the security code and sends it through the MSC (Step 112) to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 114). The Activation Unit 42 then compares the security code sent from the wireless device 30 not activated, with the security code found in the database 44a, using the authorization module 52. If the two security codes match, the authorization module 52 sends signals to the processor 56 to change the state of the flagger 48c to indicate that the wireless device 30 is now in an activated state (Step 116). At that time or approximately at that time, the Activation Unit 42 sends an indication to the MSC 36 that the wireless device 30 is now registered and activated (Step 118) and informs the client, for example, using the voice response feature or a digital signal, of that your wireless device 30 is now in the activated state (Step 120). Figure 4 is a diagram showing the call flow according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, a set of activation registers, corresponding to the group of MIN assigned to the provider of subscription services 32, has no way of knowing, at the time of creation of the activation record, which wireless device 30 not activated was sent by the wireless device provider 32. Consequently, the service provider can not know the ESN of the wireless device 30 not activated. Thus, when the customer places the order, the subscription service provider informs the customer that they will receive a "security code" separately from the phone, to make sure that the customer making the order and the person who is going to receive the order. Wireless device not activated are the same person. Actually, the "security code" will be the ESN of the wireless device 30 not activated and will be provided to the client / receiver by the wireless device provider 32, preferably in the secure manner described above. The flow is as follows. After receiving the wireless device, not activated, programmed, the person receiving the device dials the designated number using the wireless device 30 not activated, number that is sent via cell 34 to the MSC 36 (Step 200). The MSC 36 sends the call to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 202). The Activation Unit reads the MIN of the CLl information and enters the database using the MIN (Step 204). The processor in the Activation Unit 42 obtains the appropriate activation record and determines that, because the ESN was lost, all the parameters necessary for activation are not present (Step 206). Using the voice response feature, the Activation Unit 42 indicates to the person who received the device, that it provides a security code (Step 208). The request is transmitted back to the wireless device 30 not activated, via the MSC 36 (Step 210). By making use of the wireless device 30 not activated, the person who received the device enters the security code (for example the ESN) and sends it via the MSC 36 (Step 212) to the Activation Unit 42 (step 214). The Activation Unit 42 then enters the security code, sent from the wireless device 30 not activated, into the activation register and determines, using the authorization module 52, that all the necessary parameters are now satisfied. As a result, the authorization module 52 sends signals to the processor 56 to change the state of the flagger 48c to indicate that the wireless device 30 is now in the activated state (Step 216). At or about this time, the Activation Unit 42 sends an indication to the MSC 36 that the wireless device 30 is now registered and activated (Step 218) and sends signals to the person who received the device, that its wireless device 30 is now activated (Step 220). Figure 5 is a diagram showing the flow of calls, in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention. In this variant, the client and the service provider have agreed on a security code that will be used only for identity verification. The wireless device provider 32 does not, however, provide the service provider, neither the MIN nor the ESN. The wireless device provider 32 provides the ESN to the client, preferably in the secure manner described above. The Activation Unit 42 is configured in such a way that the only parameters necessary for activation are the IN and the ESN. In other words, when an activation record contains both the MIN and the ESN, the set of parameters necessary for activation are immediately satisfied and the processor will automatically change the flag to indicate that the wireless device 30 is activated. In this variant, upon receiving the non-activated, programmed wireless device, the person who received the device dials the designated number using the non-activated wireless device 30 which is sent via a cell 34 to the MSC 36 (Step 300). The MSC 36 sends the call to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 302). The Activation Unit reads the MIN of the CLl information and enters the database using the MIN (Step 304). Since the provider 32 of the wireless device has not identified the MIN to the service provider, no activation record is found (Step 306). Using the voice response feature, the Activation Unit 42 instructs the person who received the device to provide a security code (Step 308). This request is transmitted back to the wireless device 30 not activated, via the MSC 36 (Step 310). Using the wireless device 30 not activated, the person who received the device enters the security code and sends it via the MSC 36 (Step 312) to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 314). The Activation Unit 42 then uses the security code to identify the appropriate activation record and compares it with the MIN (Step 316). The processor 56 then determines that the ESN still does not appear and therefore, that the set of parameters necessary for the activation are not satisfied (Step 318). Using the voice response feature, the Activation Unit 42 indicates the person who received the device that provides the ESN (Step 320). That request is transmitted back to the wireless device 30 not activated, via the MSC 36 (Step 322). Using the wireless device 30 not activated, the person who received the device enters the ESN and sends it via the MSC 36 (Step 324) to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 326). The processor 56 then compares the activation register with the ESN. Since the set of parameters necessary for activation is satisfied, the processor automatically changes the flag to indicate that the wireless device 30 is activated (Step 328). At that time or approximately at that time, the Activation Unit 42 sends a indication to the MSC 36 that the wireless device 30 is now registered and activated (Step 330) and sends signals to the person who received the device that his wireless device 30 is now activated (Step 332). Figure 6 is a diagram showing the flow of calls, in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention. In this variant, the client and the service provider have agreed on a security code that will be used only for identity verification. The provider 32 of the wireless device does not, however, provide the service provider, neither the MIN nor the ESN. The wireless device provider 32 provides the ESN to the client, preferably in the secure manner described above. Additionally, the system is unable to automatically identify the MIN from the CLl information.

In this variant, after receiving the programmed non-activated wireless device, the person who received the device dials the designated number using the non-activated wireless device 30, which is sent via a cell 34 to the MSC 36 (Step 400) . The MSC 36 sends the call to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 402). Using the voice response feature, the Activation Unit 42 instructs the person who received the device to provide the MIN (Step 404). That request is transmitted back to the wireless device 30 not activated, via the MSC 36 (Step 406). Using the wireless device 30 not activated, the person who received the device enters the security code and sends it via the MSC 36 (Step 408) to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 410). The Activation Unit 42 reads the MIN of the CLl information and enters the database using the MIN (Step 412). Since the provider 32 of the wireless device has not identified the MIN to the service provider, no activation record is found (Step 414). Using the voice response feature, the Activation Unit 42 indicates to the person who received the device that it provides a security code (Step 416). That request is transmitted back to the wireless device 30 not activated, via the MSC 36 (Step 418). Using the wireless device 30 not activated, the person who received the device enters the security code and sends it via the MSC 36 (Step 420) to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 422). The Activation Unit 42 then uses the security code to identify the appropriate activation record and compares it to the MIN (Step 424). The processor 56 then determines that the ESN is still missing and therefore that the set of parameters necessary for activation is not satisfied (Step 426). Using the voice response feature, the Activation Unit 42 indicates to the person who received the device that provides the ESN (Step 428). That request is transmitted back to the wireless device 30 not activated, via the MSC 36 (Step 430). Using the wireless device 30 not activated, the person who received the device enters the ESN and sends it via the MSC 36 (Step 432) to the Activation Unit 42 (Step 434). The processor 56 then compares the activation record with the ESN. Since the set of parameters necessary for activation is satisfied, the processor automatically changes the flag to indicate that the wireless device 30 is activated (Step 436). At or about this time, the Activation Unit 42 sends an indication to the MSC 36 that the wireless device 30 is now registered and activated (Step 438) and sends signals, to the person who received the device, that your wireless device 30 is now activated (Step 440). Having described various variants of the operation of the invention, it should now be apparent that other variations which additionally, or alternatively, suggest other information as described herein, may be implemented directly in a similar manner and used for purposes of activation or check. Thus, although novel, fundamental features of the invention have been presented, described, and pointed out, as they apply to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood that those skilled in the art may make various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the apparatus described, as well as in its operation, without thereby departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore the intention is that the invention is limited only by the scope of the claims appended thereto. It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention. Having described the invention as above, the content of the following is claimed as property:

Claims (28)

1. A method for activating a device in a system for activating a subscription, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: receiving information from a programmed but not activated device in the activation system of the subscription, determining that this information satisfies a necessary parameter for activate the device programmed but not activated; and automatically activate the device not activated, in the system, based on that information.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises the step of verifying the authorization, before executing the activation step.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the activation step includes the step of changing an indicator, capable of indicating to the device a non-activated or activated state, from the non-activated state to the activated state, in the system activation of the subscription.

4. The method according to the rei indication 1, characterized in that the reception step includes the step of determining that the parameter is an electronic serial number.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that it also comprises the step of making the indication of an additional introduction of the subscriber identification number, capable of being used for credit verification, in the non-activated device.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving step includes the step of determining that the parameter is a mobile identification number.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that it also comprises the step of requesting the additional introduction of the identification number of a subscriber, capable of being used for credit verification, in the non-activated device.

8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises the step of providing the non-activated device to a selected person for the reception of the device.

9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises the step of informing a third party to provide the unactivated device to a person, who will receive that device, capable of supplying that information.

10. A method for activating a wireless telecommunication device in a wireless service system, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: receiving information, transmitted through a wireless channel, from a wireless, programmed, not activated telecommunication device, verifying that said information satisfy a previously determined criterion, necessary for the activation of the wireless telecommunication device; and activate the wireless telecommunication device, based on that information.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises the step of using the information as data for an automatic program for the activation of the wireless service.

12. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that it also comprises the step of sending to the selected subscriber person, the wireless telecommunication device, not activated.

13. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises the step of providing the information to a selected subscriber person.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the step of providing the wireless telecommunication device, not activated, to the selected subscriber person, is performed by a first delivery method, and the step of providing the information to the subscriber selected, is done through a second delivery method.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that the first delivery method and the second delivery method are the same delivery methods but exclude each other since they are not carried out at the same time.

16. A system for the automatic activation of wireless devices, characterized in that it comprises: an activation unit that receives and processes the information sent from a completely programmed wireless device, to determine, using that information, whether an activation criterion necessary for the activation is satisfied , in the system, of the fully programmed wireless device, and activates the wireless device based on the satisfaction of that criterion for the information.

17. The system according to claim 16, characterized in that it also includes an authorization verification unit, configured to compare at least a portion of that information, with data elements stored in the system and, if that portion of the information matches the elements. of data, issue an authorization signal to the activation unit.

18. The system according to claim 16, characterized in that it also includes an indicator capable of indicating, a non-activated state and an activated state, for the wireless device.

19. The system according to claim 18, characterized in that it also includes a processor that is capable of changing the indicator, from the non-activated state to the activated state.

20. An activation system of a wireless device, characterized in that it comprises: a means to receive information from a wireless device, completely programmed, not activated, a means to determine that the information is a necessary parameter to activate the wireless device, completely programmed, not activated; and a means to automatically activate the wireless device, not activated, in the system, based on that information.

21. The system according to claim 20, characterized in that it further comprises: means for verifying the authorization to activate the wireless device not activated.

22. The system according to claim 20, characterized in that it further comprises: an indicator capable of indicating a non-activated state and an activated state, for the wireless device, and a means for changing the indicator from the inactive state to the active state.

23. The system according to claim 20, characterized in that the information comprises an electronic serial number.

24. The system according to claim 20, characterized in that the information comprises a Mobile Identification Number 1.

25. The system according to claim 20, characterized in that the information comprises a parameter of the Number Assignment Module.

2 6. The system according to claim 20, characterized in that it further comprises: means for indicating a user to enter the information in the non-active device.

27. The system according to claim 20, characterized in that it further comprises: a means for automatically extracting the information, from the identification information of the caller's line, associated with the wireless device, completely programmed, not activated.

28. A method for activating a device, in a subscription system to a wireless service, characterized in that it comprises the step of: sending a parameter of the Number Assignment Module, from a non-activated wireless device, to the subscription system to the wireless service, through a wireless channel that, when received by the wireless service subscription system, will cause the wireless service subscription system to activate the wireless device not activated, based on the parameter of the Number Assignment Module. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In the present invention, methods and apparatuses for the automatic activation of a wireless device are provided in a subscription activation system, which use the information received from a programmed but not activated device. In a variation, the activation system of the subscription determines that the received information satisfies a necessary parameter for the activation. In another variation, the activation system of the subscription verifies that the received information satisfies a previously determined criterion, necessary for the activation. Based on the foregoing, the activation system of the subscription activates the device. In a related manner, a system is constructed using an activation unit configured to receive and process information from a wireless device, programmed, not activated. When using the information, the activation unit determines if the activation criteria necessary for the activation, in the system, of the programmed wireless device are met and, based on the information already if the criteria are satisfied, the activation u-idad activates the wireless device in the system.