System and method for virtual SIM card
US10123202B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/42
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for using virtual subscriber identity modules (vSIMs) for client devices. A network device creates, in a memory, a user account for storing one or more vSIMs. The network device receives, from a user of the user account, a selection of network services to be associated with a vSIM. The network device initiates creation of a blockchain including a vSIM certificate for the network services, wherein the vSIM certificate includes an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI). The network device associates the vSIM certificate with the user account. The vSIM can be retrieved and used by any one of different devices associated with the user account or loaned to other users.
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