Facilitating use of a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) for secure device updates
US11216267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/76
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus, methods and systems facilitating communications via a mobile internet-enabled connection interface are provided. One apparatus is configured to perform various operations, including performing a first type of security function associated with determining whether an information package is authorized to be received and downloaded to a device other than the apparatus, wherein the information package is associated with updating a functionality of the device; and performing a second type of security function associated with identifying an authorized user of the apparatus.
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