公开(公告)号：US20180014184A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15656988

申请日：2017-07-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephan V. SCHELL ,  David T. HAGGERTY

IPC: H04W8/26 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W12/04

CPC classification number: H04W8/265 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W4/60 ,  H04W12/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for activating a purchased or previously deployed device by a subscriber. In one embodiment, activation includes authenticating the device to a service provider or carrier, and providing the device with data necessary for enabling the service to the device. In one variant, a user device is activated at a retail store, with the assistance of a carrier representative. In another variant, user equipment is activated via a communications network without the assistance of a representative. In yet another variant, the user equipment is activated via the Internet without the assistance of a representative. The provision of access data includes pre-assigning eSIM from a population of unassigned eSIMs to certain devices for various carrier networks. Alternatively, the eSIM may be assigned on an as-needed basis. Unassigned and/or unused eSIMs can be released (or sold back to the vendor) and/or reused. Solutions for eSIM backup and restoration are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20170169204A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15357873

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. FADELL ,  Andrew Bert HODGE ,  Stephan V. SCHELL ,  Ruben CABALLERO ,  Jesse Lee DOROGUSKER ,  Stephen Paul ZADESKY ,  Emery SANFORD

IPC: G06F21/32 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F21/36

CPC classification number: G06F21/32 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F21/316 ,  G06F21/36 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/00033 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  G06K9/00248 ,  G06K9/00255 ,  G06K9/00912 ,  G06K9/3241 ,  H04L9/3231 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04L63/104 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electronic device with an embedded authentication system for restricting access to device resources. The authentication system may include one or more sensors operative to detect biometric information of a user. The sensors may be positioned in the device such that the sensors may detect appropriate biometric information as the user operates the device, without requiring the user to perform a step for providing the biometric information (e.g., embedding a fingerprint sensor in an input mechanism instead of providing a fingerprint sensor in a separate part of the device housing). In some embodiments, the authentication system may be operative to detect a visual or temporal pattern of inputs to authenticate a user. In response to authenticating, a user may access restricted files, applications (e.g., applications purchased by the user), or settings (e.g., application settings such as contacts or saved game profile).

公开(公告)号：US20160164560A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15045008

申请日：2016-02-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephan V. SCHELL ,  Arun MATHIAS

IPC: H04B1/3816 ,  G06F3/06 ,  H04W8/18

CPC classification number: H04B1/3816 ,  G06F3/0604 ,  G06F3/0631 ,  G06F3/0664 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F3/0679 ,  G06F12/0246 ,  G06F2212/177 ,  G06F2212/7211 ,  H04W4/60 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Apparatus and method for maintaining hardware history profiles for a software-based emulator. In one embodiment, the disclosed software-based emulator monitors the history of the actual hardware device in a secondary device history, the history of the emulated hardware is presented within a primary device history. However, the primary device history is linked to the secondary device history, and receives the device wear history therefrom. In another aspect of the present invention, wear-leveling strategies are disclosed for handling various update sizes. Unlike existing solutions which are optimized for a single SIM that receives small data updates; various embodiments of the present invention are suitable for handling varying data sizes.

Abstract translation: 用于维护基于软件的仿真器的硬件历史配置文件的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，所公开的基于软件的仿真器监视辅助设备历史中的实际硬件设备的历史，仿真硬件的历史记录在主设备历史中。 然而，主设备历史与辅助设备历史相关联，并从其接收设备磨损历史。 在本发明的另一方面，公开了用于处理各种更新尺寸的磨损均衡策略。 不同于针对接收小数据更新的单个SIM进行了优化的现有解决方案; 本发明的各种实施例适用于处理变化的数据大小。

公开(公告)号：US20160037350A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14866969

申请日：2015-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Li LI ,  Stephan V. SCHELL

IPC: H04W12/12 ,  H04W48/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/12 ,  H04L69/40 ,  H04W8/20 ,  H04W8/265 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W28/06 ,  H04W48/06 ,  H04W52/0212 ,  H04W74/004 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/166

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for correcting error events associated with identity provisioning. In one embodiment, repeated requests for access control clients are responded to with the execution of a provisioning feedback mechanism which is intended to prevent the unintentional (or even intentional) over-consumption or waste of network resources via the delivery of an excessive amount of access control clients. These provisioning feedback mechanisms include rate-limiting algorithms and/or methodologies which place a cost on the user. Apparatus for implementing the aforementioned provisioning feedback mechanisms are also disclosed and include specialized user equipment and/or network side equipment such as a subscriber identity module provisioning server (SPS).

公开(公告)号：US20140248854A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14195728

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephan V. SCHELL ,  Mohit NARANG ,  Ruben CABALLERO

IPC: H04W12/06 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/06 ,  H04B1/406 ,  H04L63/062 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for authenticating and granting a client device (e.g., cellular telephone) access to a network. In one embodiment, a network service provider such as a cellular telephone company may distribute user access (e.g., Universal Subscriber Identity Module or “USIM”) credentials to a service manager via a USIM vendor. The services manager may maintain a list of authorized users. A user at a client may authenticate to the services manager. Once authenticated, the services manager may provide the user with a set of USIM credentials. When the user desires to use wireless network services, the user equipment may establish a wireless link between the user equipment and the network service provider. During authentication operations, the user equipment may use the USIM credentials to authenticate to the network service provider. Following successful authentication, the network service provider may provide the user equipment with wireless services.

Abstract translation: 用于认证和授予客户端设备（例如，蜂窝电话）接入网络的设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，诸如蜂窝电话公司的网络服务提供商可以经由USIM供应商将用户访问（例如，通用订户身份模块或“USIM”）凭证分发给服务管理器。 服务经理可以维护授权用户的列表。 客户端的用户可以向服务管理器进行身份验证。 一旦经过身份验证，服务管理器可以向用户提供一组USIM凭证。 当用户期望使用无线网络服务时，用户设备可以在用户设备和网络服务提供商之间建立无线链路。 在认证操作期间，用户设备可以使用USIM凭证来向网络服务提供商进行认证。 在成功认证之后，网络服务提供商可以向用户设备提供无线服务。

公开(公告)号：US20130210388A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13762897

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Li LI ,  Stephan V. SCHELL

IPC: H04W48/06

CPC classification number: H04W12/12 ,  H04L69/40 ,  H04W8/20 ,  H04W8/265 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W28/06 ,  H04W48/06 ,  H04W52/0212 ,  H04W74/004 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/166

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for correcting error events associated with identity provisioning. In one embodiment, repeated requests for access control clients are responded to with the execution of a provisioning feedback mechanism which is intended to prevent the unintentional (or even intentional) over-consumption or waste of network resources via the delivery of an excessive amount of access control clients. These provisioning feedback mechanisms include rate-limiting algorithms and/or methodologies which place a cost on the user. Apparatus for implementing the aforementioned provisioning feedback mechanisms are also disclosed and include specialized user equipment and/or network side equipment such as a subscriber identity module provisioning server (SPS).

Abstract translation: 用于纠正与身份提供相关的错误事件的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，对访问控制客户机的重复请求响应于供应反馈机制的执行，其旨在通过传递过多的访问来防止无意（甚至故意的）过度消费或浪费网络资源 控制客户端。 这些供应反馈机制包括对用户造成成本的速率限制算法和/或方法。 还公开了用于实现上述提供反馈机制的装置，并且包括专用用户设备和/或诸如订户身份模块提供服务器（SPS）的网络侧设备。