Wireless user equipment (UE) authorization based on UE type and network identifier
US11582609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/73
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Network circuitry authorizes User Equipment (UEs) for wireless services from wireless networks. The network circuitry stores lists of network identifiers that are associated with UE types. The network circuitry receives an authorization request that indicates a network identifier and a UE type. The UE type comprises model, operating system, user application, and/or radio frequency. The network circuitry retrieves a networks list for the UE type and compares the network identifier from the authorization request to the network identifiers on the network list. The authorization circuitry authorizes the UE responsive to a match between the network identifier from the authorization request and a network identifier on the network list.
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