Apparatus and methods for storing electronic access clients
    2.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for storing electronic access clients 有权
    用于存储电子访问客户端的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09009475B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-14

    申请号:US13093722

    申请日:2011-04-25

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for storing and controlling access control clients. In one embodiment, transmitting and receiving devices ensure that only one copy of an eSIM is active at any time. Specifically, each transferred eSIM is encrypted for the destination device; the eSIM from the source device is deleted, deactivated, or otherwise rendered unusable. Various aspects of network infrastructure are also described, including electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) appliances, and mobile devices. Various scenarios for transfer of eSIMs are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于存储和控制访问控制客户端的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,发送和接收设备确保在任何时间只有一个eSIM的副本被激活。 具体来说,每个转移的eSIM对目的设备进行加密; 来自源设备的eSIM被删除,停用或以其他方式呈现不可用。 还描述了网络基础设施的各个方面,包括电子通用集成电路卡(eUICC)电器和移动设备。 还披露了用于传送eSIM的各种场景。

    Apparatus and methods for distributing and storing electronic access clients
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for distributing and storing electronic access clients 有权
    用于分发和存储电子访问客户端的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08707022B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US13095716

    申请日:2011-04-27

    IPC分类号: H04L29/06

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for efficiently distributing and storing access control clients within a network. In one embodiment, the access clients include electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs), and an eSIM distribution network infrastructure is described which enforces eSIM uniqueness and conservation, distributes network traffic to prevent “bottle necking” congestion, and provides reasonable disaster recovery capabilities. In one variant, eSIMs are securely stored at electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) appliances which ensure eSIM uniqueness and conservation. Access to the eUICC appliances is made via multiple eSIM depots, which ensure that network load is distributed. Persistent storage is additionally described, for among other activities, archiving and backup.

    摘要翻译: 用于在网络内高效地分发和存储访问控制客户端的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,访问客户端包括电子订户身份模块(eSIM),并且描述了实施eSIM​​唯一性和保存的eSIM分发网络基础设施,分发网络流量以防止“瓶颈缩小”拥塞,并提供合理的灾难恢复能力。 在一个变体中,eSIM被安全地存储在电子通用集成电路卡(eUICC)设备中,确保eSIM的独特性和保存性。 通过多个eSIM仓库访问eUICC设备,确保网络负载分布。 另外描述了持久存储,用于其他活动中的归档和备份。

    ELECTRONIC ACCESS CLIENT DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHODS
    5.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONIC ACCESS CLIENT DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHODS 有权
    电子访问客户端分发设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120331292A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13457333

    申请日:2012-04-26

    IPC分类号: G06F21/00 H04L9/28

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for distributing access control clients. In one exemplary embodiment, a network infrastructure is disclosed that enables delivery of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) to secure elements (e.g., electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICCs), etc.) The network architecture includes one or more of: (i) eSIM appliances, (ii) secure eSIM storages, (iii) eSIM managers, (iv) eUICC appliances, (v) eUICC managers, (vi) service provider consoles, (vii) account managers, (viii) Mobile Network Operator (MNO) systems, (ix) eUICCs that are local to one or more devices, and (x) depots. Moreover, each depot may include: (xi) eSIM inventory managers, (xii) system directory services, (xiii) communications managers, and/or (xiv) pending eSIM storages. Functions of the disclosed infrastructure can be flexibly partitioned and/or adapted such that individual parties can host portions of the infrastructure. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide redundancy, thus ensuring maximal uptime for the overall network (or the portion thereof).

    摘要翻译: 用于分发访问控制客户端的设备和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中,公开了能够将电子订户身份模块(eSIM)传送到安全元件(例如,电子通用集成电路卡(eUICC)等)的网络基础设施。网络架构包括以下中的一个或多个:(i )eSIM设备,(ii)安全eSIM存储,(iii)eSIM管理员,(iv)eUICC设备,(v)eUICC管理人员,(vi)服务提供商控制台,(vii)客户经理,(viii)移动网络运营商 )系统,(ix)一个或多个设备本地的eUIC,以及(x)仓库。 此外,每个仓库可能包括:(xi)eSIM库存管理器,(xii)系统目录服务,(xiii)通信管理器和/或(xiv)未决的eSIM存储。 所公开的基础设施的功能可以灵活地划分和/或调整,使得各方可以托管基础设施的部分。 本发明的示例性实施例可以提供冗余,从而确保整个网络(或其部分)的最大正常运行时间。

    Electronic access client distribution apparatus and methods
    6.
    发明授权
    Electronic access client distribution apparatus and methods 有权
    电子访问客户端分发设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08887257B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-11

    申请号:US13457333

    申请日:2012-04-26

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for distributing access control clients. In one exemplary embodiment, a network infrastructure is disclosed that enables delivery of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) to secure elements (e.g., electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICCs), etc.) The network architecture includes one or more of: (i) eSIM appliances, (ii) secure eSIM storages, (iii) eSIM managers, (iv) eUICC appliances, (v) eUICC managers, (vi) service provider consoles, (vii) account managers, (viii) Mobile Network Operator (MNO) systems, (ix) eUICCs that are local to one or more devices, and (x) depots. Moreover, each depot may include: (xi) eSIM inventory managers, (xii) system directory services, (xiii) communications managers, and/or (xiv) pending eSIM storages. Functions of the disclosed infrastructure can be flexibly partitioned and/or adapted such that individual parties can host portions of the infrastructure. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide redundancy, thus ensuring maximal uptime for the overall network (or the portion thereof).

    摘要翻译: 用于分发访问控制客户端的设备和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中,公开了能够将电子订户身份模块(eSIM)传送到安全元件(例如,电子通用集成电路卡(eUICC)等)的网络基础设施。网络架构包括以下中的一个或多个:(i )eSIM设备,(ii)安全eSIM存储,(iii)eSIM管理员,(iv)eUICC设备,(v)eUICC管理人员,(vi)服务提供商控制台,(vii)客户经理,(viii)移动网络运营商 )系统,(ix)一个或多个设备本地的eUIC,以及(x)仓库。 此外,每个仓库可能包括:(xi)eSIM库存管理器,(xii)系统目录服务,(xiii)通信管理器和/或(xiv)未决的eSIM存储。 所公开的基础设施的功能可以灵活地划分和/或调整,使得各方可以托管基础设施的部分。 本发明的示例性实施例可以提供冗余,从而确保整个网络(或其部分)的最大正常运行时间。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STORING ELECTRONIC ACCESS CLIENTS
    7.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STORING ELECTRONIC ACCESS CLIENTS 有权
    用于存储电子访问客户的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120260090A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-11

    申请号:US13093722

    申请日:2011-04-25

    IPC分类号: H04L9/32

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for storing and controlling access control clients. In one embodiment, transmitting and receiving devices ensure that only one copy of an eSIM is active at any time. Specifically, each transferred eSIM is encrypted for the destination device; the eSIM from the source device is deleted, deactivated, or otherwise rendered unusable. Various aspects of network infrastructure are also described, including electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) appliances, and mobile devices. Various scenarios for transfer of eSIMs are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于存储和控制访问控制客户端的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,发送和接收设备确保在任何时间只有一个eSIM的副本被激活。 具体来说,每个转移的eSIM对目的设备进行加密; 来自源设备的eSIM被删除,停用或以其他方式呈现不可用。 还描述了网络基础设施的各个方面,包括电子通用集成电路卡(eUICC)和移动设备。 还披露了用于传送eSIM的各种场景。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING AND STORING ELECTRONIC ACCESS CLIENTS
    8.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING AND STORING ELECTRONIC ACCESS CLIENTS 有权
    用于分发和存储电子访问客户的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120260086A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-11

    申请号:US13095716

    申请日:2011-04-27

    IPC分类号: H04L9/00

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for efficiently distributing and storing access control clients within a network. In one embodiment, the access clients include electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs), and an eSIM distribution network infrastructure is described which enforces eSIM uniqueness and conservation, distributes network traffic to prevent “bottle necking” congestion, and provides reasonable disaster recovery capabilities. In one variant, eSIMs are securely stored at electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) appliances which ensure eSIM uniqueness and conservation. Access to the eUICC appliances is made via multiple eSIM depots, which ensure that network load is distributed. Persistent storage is additionally described, for among other activities, archiving and backup.

    摘要翻译: 用于在网络内高效地分发和存储访问控制客户端的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,访问客户端包括电子订户身份模块(eSIM),并且描述了实施eSIM​​独特性和保存的eSIM分发网络基础设施,分发网络流量以防止瓶颈收缩拥塞,并提供合理的灾难恢复能力。 在一个变体中,eSIM被安全地存储在电子通用集成电路卡(eUICC)设备中,确保eSIM的独特性和保存性。 通过多个eSIM仓库访问eUICC设备,确保网络负载分布。 另外描述了持久存储,用于其他活动中的归档和备份。

    Virtual access module distribution apparatus and methods
    10.
    发明授权
    Virtual access module distribution apparatus and methods 有权
    虚拟接入模块配送设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08738729B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US13183023

    申请日:2011-07-14

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for distributing electronic access client modules for use with electronic devices. In one embodiment, the access client modules are virtual subscriber identity modules (VSIMs) that can be downloaded from online services for use with cellular-equipped devices such as smartphones. The online services may include a point of sale (POS) system that sells electronic devices to users. A broker may be used to facilitate the selection of a virtual subscriber identity module. A provisioning service may also be used to provision the selected VSIM.

    摘要翻译: 用于分发用于电子设备的电子访问客户端模块的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,接入客户端模块是虚拟订户身份模块(VSIM),其可以从在线服务下载,以便与配备蜂窝的设备如智能电话一起使用。 在线服务可以包括向用户销售电子设备的销售点(POS)系统。 可以使用代理来促进对虚拟订户身份模块的选择。 还可以使用供应服务来配置所选择的VSIM。