公开(公告)号：US10034168B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

申请号：US13870629

申请日：2013-04-25

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Raymond E. Reeves ,  Mark Peden ,  Simon Youngs ,  Gary Koller

IPC: H04W12/06

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, apparatus, and system for authenticating a communication session between a user equipment device (UE) and a communication network. A first authentication of a UE is performed by generating an authentication key, transmitting the authentication key over a first communication link from the UE to a communication network, authenticating the UE using the authentication key, and generating an authentication result indicative of authenticating the UE. A second authentication of the UE is performed to authorize a communication session over a second communication link between the UE and the communication network. The second authentication includes transmitting UE identifying information over the second communication link from the UE to the communication network and authenticating the UE using the UE identifying information and the authentication key. The second communication link is established under an internet protocol. After performing the second authentication, the communication session is authorized.

公开(公告)号：US09705857B1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14511401

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Gary Koller ,  Mark Peden ,  Raymond Reeves ,  Simon Youngs

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/04

CPC classification number: H04L63/062 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein include methods, systems, and devices to help a UE to securely output a copy of a security key stored on the UE. According to examples, a UE receives a test security key from a provider. Based on the received test security key, the UE computes a test result, and then the UE transmits the computed test result to a network authentication system. The UE receives from the network authentication system a response indicating a match between the computed test result and a test result computed by the network authentication system. Based on the received response indicating the match, the UE outputs a copy of the security key stored in the UE to the provider.

公开(公告)号：US08917620B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13678177

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Raymond E. Reeves ,  Simon Youngs ,  Mark Peden ,  Gary Koller

IPC: H04W24/10 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: Presently disclosed are systems and methods for wireless communication devices (WCDs) to share relevant performance-metric data with nearby devices having similar configurations. One embodiment takes the form of a method carried out by a WCD. The method includes receiving into a first WCD from a second WCD, via a direct wireless link between the WCDs, data indicating a configuration of the second WCD. The method also includes making a determination as to whether the configuration of the second WCD is at least threshold similar to the configuration of the first WCD and, if so, sharing with the second WCD, via the direct wireless link, performance-metric data for the wireless communication network.

Abstract translation: 目前公开的是用于与具有相似配置的附近设备共享相关性能度量数据的无线通信设备（WCD）的系统和方法。 一个实施例采用由WCD执行的方法的形式。 该方法包括经由WCD之间的直接无线链路从第二WCD接收到第一WCD，指示第二WCD的配置的数据。 该方法还包括确定第二WCD的配置是否至少为类似于第一WCD的配置的阈值，并且如果是，则通过直接无线链路与第二WCD共享用于 无线通信网络。

公开(公告)号：US11146923B1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US16837215

申请日：2020-04-01

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Mark Peden ,  Raymond E. Reeves ,  Simon Youngs

IPC: H04W4/12 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W88/18

Abstract: A method and system for enabling MMS message delivery to a recipient device. An MMSC receives and stores MMS message content to be delivered to the recipient device, and the MMSC responsively sends to the recipient device an MMS-notification message carrying an address of the MMS message content stored at the MMSC and then receives a reply indicating that the recipient device received the MMS-notification message. The MMSC then detects that, after the MMSC received the reply, (i) at least a predefined threshold amount of time has passed and (ii) the MMSC has not yet received from the recipient device a request to download the MMS message content. And responsive to at least the detecting, the MMSC then sends to the recipient device a data-service-trigger message that triggers turning on data service of the recipient device, thus enabling MMS-message delivery to the recipient device.

公开(公告)号：US10911945B1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16194617

申请日：2018-11-19

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Simon Youngs

IPC: H04W8/30 ,  H04W4/60 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: A mechanism to help avoid operational failures with respect to mobile network operator (MNO) service profiles on embedded universal integrated circuit cards (eUICCs). A profile management system or other entity detects operational failures associated with MNO service profiles and responsively provides new MNO service profiles selected to help avoid recurrence of the operational failures. For instance, the profile management system could detect an operational failure that occurred on a given mobile device and could responsively provide a replacement MNO service profile for installation on that device. Further, the profile management system could detect a trend where such failures occur with respect to MNO service profiles from a first source (e.g., first vendor) on eUICCs from a second source (e.g., a second vendor) and could responsively take action to help avoid such a combination of MNO service profile and eUICC, so as to help avoid recurrence of the operational failures.

公开(公告)号：US09100817B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13720600

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Raymond E. Reeves ,  Simon Youngs ,  Mark Peden ,  Gary Koller

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/24 ,  H04M15/47 ,  H04M15/772 ,  H04M15/8038 ,  H04M17/02

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for enforcing prepayment based on lack of support of authentication functionality by a particular wireless serving system. In one embodiment, at least one home-core-network entity associated with a home core network of a mobile station receives from a particular wireless serving system a registration request associated with the mobile station. Responsive to receiving the registration request, the at least one home-core-network entity makes a determination as to whether the particular wireless serving system supports authentication functionality. Responsive to the determination being that the particular wireless serving system does not support authentication functionality, the at least one home-core-network entity sends to the particular wireless serving system a registration response that grants the request subject to at least one prepayment requirement.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于通过特定无线服务系统的缺乏认证功能的支持来执行预付款的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，与移动站的归属核心网相关联的至少一个家用核心网络实体从特定无线服务系统接收与移动站相关联的注册请求。 响应于接收到所述注册请求，所述至少一个家庭核心网络实体确定所述特定无线服务系统是否支持认证功能。 响应于确定特定无线服务系统不支持认证功能的确定，所述至少一个家庭核心网络实体向特定的无线服务系统发送注册响应，所述注册响应授予所述请求至少一个预付款要求。

公开(公告)号：US08855662B1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13897673

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Mark Peden ,  Piyush Jethwa ,  Gary Koller ,  Simon Youngs ,  Raymond E. Reeves

IPC: H04W72/00 ,  H04W48/20

CPC classification number: H04W48/20

Abstract: A method and system for selecting a coverage area in which a given mobile station should operate. The system will receive user ratings of call quality per coverage area. The system will then use the received user ratings as a basis to select a coverage area in which the given mobile station should operate. The system will then cause the given mobile station to operate in the selected coverage area. By using these user ratings as a basis to select a coverage area in which the given mobile station should operate, the system can help improve call quality overall for users, thus increasing user satisfaction with wireless performance.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择给定移动台应该操作的覆盖区域的方法和系统。 该系统将接收每个覆盖区域的用户对呼叫质量的评级。 然后，系统将使用接收到的用户评级作为选择给定移动台应该在其中运行的覆盖区域的基础。 然后系统将使给定的移动台在所选择的覆盖区域中操作。 通过使用这些用户评级作为选择给定移动台应该运行的覆盖区域的基础，该系统可以帮助用户改善呼叫质量，从而提高用户对无线性能的满意度。

公开(公告)号：US10530756B1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US15872808

申请日：2018-01-16

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Simon Youngs ,  David W. Holmes

IPC: H04L9/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F16/23

Abstract: An eUICC is configured with one or more master delete keys each allowing an associated level of profile-deletion access for deleting one or more profiles from the eUICC, and the eUICC is configured to control profile-deletion access in accordance with the one or more delete keys. For instance, one delete key could allow deletion of any or all profiles on the eUICC including any operational profiles (e.g., MNO profiles) and any non-operational profiles. Whereas, another delete key could allow deletion of any or all operational profiles but not any non-operational profiles. Further, a blockchain protocol could be used to securely convey such a delete key from one party to another, helping to establish chain of custody of the delete key.

公开(公告)号：US09307075B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14230854

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Simon Youngs ,  Gary Koller ,  Piyush Jethwa ,  Mark Peden

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04W4/16 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04M3/42093 ,  G10L25/51 ,  H04L29/08108 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/16

Abstract: A first communication device receives a communication from a second communication device. The communication could be part of the signaling used to establish a call to the second communication device or an audio signal that the second communication device conveys after its user has answered the call and started speaking. Based on the communication from the second communication device, the first communication device provides a user-discernible indication regarding the environment in which the second communication device is being used, such as an indication that the second communication device is being used with a speakerphone. If the second communication device is being used in a vehicle, the first communication device may also provide a user-discernible indication regarding the operational status of the vehicle, such as whether the vehicle is in motion and/or the number of occupants in the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 第一通信设备从第二通信设备接收通信。 该通信可以是用于建立对第二通信设备的呼叫的信令的一部分或者在其用户应答呼叫并开始说话之后第二通信设备传送的音频信号。 基于来自第二通信设备的通信，第一通信设备提供关于第二通信设备正被使用的环境的用户可辨别的指示，诸如第二通信设备正在与扬声器电话一起使用的指示。 如果第二通信设备正在车辆中使用，则第一通信设备还可以提供关于车辆的操作状态的用户可辨别的指示，诸如车辆是否在运动中和/或车辆中的乘客数量 。

公开(公告)号：US09125013B1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13773249

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.

Inventor： Raymond E. Reeves ,  Simon Youngs ,  Mark D. Peden

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W8/02 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04L12/70 ,  H04W12/12

CPC classification number: H04W8/205 ,  H04L2012/5607 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/12 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: Methods and systems for modifying a preferred roaming list (PRL) of a subscriber user equipment (UE) are provided. In a wireless communication system, a first wireless service provider is associated with a first radio access network (RAN) and maintains a subscriber account associated with a given UE. When the first RAN receives a registration request from the UE, the first RAN responsively (i) attempts to authenticate the UE, and (ii) upon a failure to authenticate the UE, the first RAN updates the PRL to then list a second RAN associated with a second wireless service provider as the highest priority network in the PRL.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于修改用户用户设备（UE）的优选漫游列表（PRL）的方法和系统。 在无线通信系统中，第一无线服务提供商与第一无线电接入网络（RAN）相关联，并维护与给定UE相关联的订户帐户。 当第一RAN接收到来自UE的注册请求时，第一RAN响应地（i）尝试认证UE，以及（ii）当认证UE失败时，第一RAN更新PRL，然后列出第二RAN相关联 第二个无线服务提供商是PRL中最优先的网络。