Method and apparatus for transferring identity information to a wireless device for temporary use
US8306505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/26
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for transferring identity information for temporary use by a wireless device, visiting a foreign operator network, is provided. The wireless device is identified as foreign to the operator network and presented with an opportunity to download a temporary identity which is recognized by the operator network as belonging to a local subscriber. The temporary identity, once installed on the wireless device, makes the wireless device appear as a local subscriber. Upon termination of use, the temporary identity is returned to a pool and usable for another wireless device.
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