Inventors:
Vinay Deo - Bellevue WA
David Tuniman - Redmond WA
Pamela Goldschmidt - Seattle WA
Michael J. O'Leary - Redmond WA
Don Kadyk - Bothell WA
Assignee:
Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H04K 900, G06F 1130, G06F 1214, H04L 932
Abstract:
The present invention is directed, in one embodiment, to a programming interface which enables device/protocol/network independent transmission of messages to, and programming of, mobile devices. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to data structures maintained on, and supported by, the mobile devices. The present invention also, in another embodiment, provides security for programming messages and an acknowledgement channel over which the mobile device can acknowledge receipt of, and successful implementation of, a programming message.