Electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) eligibility checking
US10574465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/0055
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provided herein determine if an electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) associated with a requested service can be installed in a secure element (SE) housed in a wireless device. Before requesting deployment of an eSIM suitable for the requested service from an eSIM delivery server, a carrier server asks that an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) server validate that an eSIM corresponding to a customer request should be deployed. The OEM server obtains information about the wireless device and information about the SE. When the carrier server requests validation, the OEM server evaluates the wireless device information and/or the SE information. If the OEM server indicates that deployment of the eSIM should proceed, the OEM server also indicates the eSIM type that is compatible with the wireless device and with the SE housed in the device.
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