Patents Assigned to CellStar, Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20080194223
    Abstract: A system, method, computer readable medium, and computer program for processing wireless communication device identification numbers such as MEID numbers 10 in any standard representation (such as decimal or hexadecimal) and converting the wireless communication device identification number 140 to all commonly used forms and representations. This capability ensures older systems and wireless networks are compatible with the latest standards in wireless communication device identification numbers. Additionally, the system can validate the wireless communication device identification numbers 70 and verify/calculate any check digits 100.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: CELLSTAR, LTD.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Publication number: 20060293081
    Abstract: Automated provisioning of radiotelephone handsets 20 at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance uses a computer database of specifications 16 for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system 10 is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: CellStar, Ltd.
    Inventor: Terry Overby
  • Patent number: 7110751
    Abstract: Automated Provisioning of radiotelephone handsets at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance are disclosed. The provisioning uses a computer database of specifications for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: CellStar, Ltd.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Patent number: 5699913
    Abstract: A unitized package assembly for holding and containing merchandise for transport to and display at a point of sale. The assembly includes a header and a plurality of articles suspended therefrom. Each article is secured to the header by a projection on the header which passes through an aperture in a tab that extends from each article. Each projection, located on a back panel of the header, is interlocked with a matching indent, located on a front panel of the header, and the tab is sandwiched between the projection and indent, securing the tab, and thus the article, to the header, The header also holds a printed sheet and has a hole for receiving a hook so that the assembly can be hung for display at a point of sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Cellstar, Ltd.
    Inventor: Rebecca Kimbrell Richardson