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Method and apparatus for authenticating terminal in mobile communications system

US10045213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2017
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/43
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention disclosed a method and an apparatus for authenticating a terminal in a mobile communication system, the method includes: an authenticating end obtains first authentication information sent by a terminal, the terminal is configured to obtain first certification information inputted by a user, and determine the first authentication information according to the first certification information, the first certification information is information certified by a target software; the authentication server authenticates the terminal according to the first authentication information; after the authentication server has successfully authenticate the terminal according to the first authentication information, a mobile communication authorize the terminal to access the mobile communication. The present invention solves the problem in the related art that the SIM card has restricted development of the terminal to be lighter and thinner.

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