NON-VOLATILE MEMORY MONITORING
    71.
    发明申请
    NON-VOLATILE MEMORY MONITORING 有权
    非易失性存储器监控

    公开(公告)号:US20140223074A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US13762108

    申请日:2013-02-07

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: The invention provides a technique for managing write operations issued to a non-volatile memory included in a wireless device. A monitor software application executes on the wireless device and is configured to determine that a number of write operations issued to the non-volatile memory is greater than or equal to a write operation threshold associated with the non-volatile memory. In response, at least one application is isolated as the application responsible for issuing excessive write operations. The isolation can be carried out locally on the wireless device, or the isolation can be carried out remotely at a server by sending information about the write operations to the server. The monitor then limits additional write operations from being issued to the non-volatile memory so as to protect the non-volatile memory from becoming corrupted or inoperable.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于管理发给无线设备中包括的非易失性存储器的写操作的技术。 监视器软件应用程序在无线设备上执行,并且被配置为确定发出到非易失性存储器的写入操作的数量大于或等于与非易失性存储器相关联的写入操作阈值。 作为响应,至少一个应用程序被隔离为负责发出过多写入操作的应用程序。 隔离可以在无线设备上本地进行,也可以通过向服务器发送有关写入操作的信息,在服务器上远程执行隔离。 监视器然后限制额外的写入操作被发布到非易失性存储器,以便保护非易失性存储器不被损坏或不可操作。

    Target Device and Entitlement Server Cross Platform eSIM Profile Transfer

    公开(公告)号:US20250080969A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-06

    申请号:US18824394

    申请日:2024-09-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An apparatus configured to engage in an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile transfer process to receive at a target device, executing a first operating system (OS) that implements a first protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers, an eSIM profile from a source device executing a second OS that implements a second protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers to the target device, wherein the first protocol stack and the second protocol stack are different, process, based on signals received from the source device, a token for transferring the eSIM profile, generate, for transmission to an enablement server, a request for the eSIM profile, wherein the request comprises the token and process, based on signals received from the enablement server, the eSIM profile.

    MOBILE DEVICE AUTHENTICATION WITHOUT ELECTRONIC SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE (ESIM) CREDENTIALS

    公开(公告)号:US20240414536A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-12

    申请号:US18808879

    申请日:2024-08-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This application sets forth techniques for authenticating a mobile device with a cellular wireless network without electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) credentials by using an Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) procedure. The mobile device authenticates with an Authentication Server Function (AUSF) of the cellular wireless network using an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) certificate. Processing circuitry of the mobile wireless device external to the eUICC implements the EAP-TLS procedure and authenticates validity of the AUSF. In some embodiments, the eUICC provides key generation and storage for a session key for communication between the mobile device and the cellular wireless network. In some embodiments, a third-party managed Unified Data Management (UDM) broker authenticates the mobile device based on knowledge of the eUICC certificate and provides a session key to the cellular wireless network for subsequent communication with the mobile device, upon successful authentication of the mobile device.

    POSTPONED CERTIFICATE CREDENTIAL INSTALLATION TO WIRELESS DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20240357354A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-24

    申请号:US18517966

    申请日:2023-11-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W12/069 H04W12/068

    Abstract: This application describes techniques for postponed certificate credential installation to wireless devices, including generation and storage of secured scripts to be used for subsequent certificate credential installation on an eUICC of a wireless device after manufacturing. Management of certificate credentials, including installation on, modification to, and removal from, an eUICC can occur post-manufacturing, such as during a device activation procedure or as part of remote electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) provisioning to the eUICC of the wireless device. Updating certificate credentials on an eUICC can allow for wireless device operation in different geographic regions that use different public key infrastructures (PKIs) with distinct root certificate issuers. The secured scripts can be pre-generated by an eUICC manufacturer (EUM) for the particular eUICC and stored at an OEM networked server and later used to install the certificate credentials on the eUICC of the wireless device.

    ENTERPRISE REMOTE MANAGEMENT FOR CELLULAR SERVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20240031795A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-25

    申请号:US18476674

    申请日:2023-09-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W8/205 H04W4/50 H04W12/30 H04W8/183

    Abstract: This Application describes mechanisms for enterprise remote management of cellular services provided via access credentials, e.g., subscriber identity modules (SIMs) and/or electronic SIMs (eSIMs), for wireless devices. To minimize requirements for user interaction, installation and management of business-supplied cellular service profiles on the wireless device can intercept alert notifications to reduce interruptions and allow for background management of the business-supplied cellular service profiles. Additionally, a business enterprise can use multiple, distinct services to initiate installation of an eSIM to a wireless device. When two different services attempt to install eSIMs on the wireless device in parallel, management software on the wireless device can control an order of installation and disallow duplicate installations of an identical eSIM to the wireless device. The management software can also monitor eSIM installations and manage alert notifications that occur during the eSIM installation process.

    eSIM PROFILE MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICES
    77.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240007848A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-04

    申请号:US18330343

    申请日:2023-06-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W8/265 H04W60/04

    Abstract: This Application sets forth techniques for managing electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) profiles at a wireless device, including accommodating delays and/or error conditions that can occur during provisioning, installation, and/or activation of an eSIM for the wireless device. A wireless device implements one or more monitoring modes to determine changes in status of a newly installed eSIM, a re-activated eSIM, and/or a replenished data eSIM, and learn when the eSIM can be used to access services of a cellular wireless network. The wireless device can detect eSIM status changes based on messages received from a cellular wireless network or by testing data connections to a pre-configured test connectivity end point.

    eSIM PROFILE MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICES
    78.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240007847A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-04

    申请号:US18327005

    申请日:2023-05-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W8/265 H04W8/183 H04L67/55

    Abstract: This Application sets forth techniques for managing electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) profiles at a wireless device, including accommodating delays and/or error conditions that can occur during provisioning, installation, and/or activation of an eSIM for the wireless device. A wireless device implements one or more monitoring modes to determine changes in status of a newly installed eSIM, a re-activated eSIM, and/or a replenished data eSIM, and learn when the eSIM can be used to access services of a cellular wireless network. The wireless device can detect eSIM status changes based on messages received from a cellular wireless network or by testing data connections to a pre-configured test connectivity end point.

    CELLULAR WIRELESS SERVICE PLAN TRANSFER BETWEEN NON-LINKED WIRELESS DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20230413035A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-21

    申请号:US18330338

    申请日:2023-06-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W8/205 H04W12/069 H04W12/50

    Abstract: This application sets forth techniques for transfer of a cellular wireless service plan associated with a SIM or an eSIM between non-linked wireless devices. A target wireless device broadcasts an advertisement beacon requesting transfer of a cellular wireless service plan. After successful authentication with a source wireless device, using a manually entered verification code or a QR verification code, the target wireless device selects a cellular wireless service plan to transfer. The source wireless device obtains a transfer token from an MNO entitlement server for transfer of the selected cellular wireless service plan and provides the transfer token to the target wireless device via a secure, short distance Bluetooth connection or, alternatively, embedded in an encrypted QR code. The target wireless device uses the transfer token to obtain a new eSIM associated with transfer of the cellular wireless service plan.

    PRIMARY eSIM ACTIVATION FOR WIRELESS DEVICE WITH PHYSICAL SIM

    公开(公告)号:US20230413034A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-21

    申请号:US18458993

    申请日:2023-08-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W8/183 H04W60/04 H04W12/42 H04W8/205

    Abstract: This Application sets forth techniques for provisioning and activating an electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) as a primary SIM for a mobile wireless device that includes a limited functionality physical SIM (pSIM) associated with a particular mobile network operator (MNO) and installed in the mobile wireless device at a time of manufacture. An eSIM associated with the particular MNO is reserved during a sales order process and later activated during device activation after receipt by a user using a secure over-the-air (OTA) cellular connection enabled by the limited functionality pSIM, when a non-cellular connection or other Internet accessible connection is available. Dual SIM device configuration processes can be suppressed during activation of the eSIM. After successful attachment of the mobile wireless device to a cellular wireless network of the particular MNO using credentials of the eSIM, the limited functionality pSIM is disabled.

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