Virtual subscriber identity module for network connection
US12284721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a virtual subscriber identity module (vSIM) for network connection. The vSIM includes a memory and at least one processor. The memory is configured to store a remote SIM (rSIM) implemented as a software card. The at least one processor is coupled to the memory and configured to: register to a first network and download a vSIM profile from a vSIM server via the rSIM; and complete a registration to a second network using the vSIM profile for activating a vSIM service to connect to the second network. The present invention further provides an apparatus including the vSIM, a vSIM server for communicating with the apparatus, and a method performed by the apparatus.
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