Method and apparatus for creating security context and managing communication in mobile communication network
US8577414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/43
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for establishing communication between a plurality of communication devices and a communication network using a single subscription is provided. The method receives a first request from a second communication device to get a subscription identity and capabilities of subscription for accessing the communication network using subscription of the first communication device. The method then sends the first request to a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) associated with the first communication device. Thereafter, the method receives a response from the USIM including subscription identity, access protection keys and capabilities of the subscription. Then the method generates unique key for the second communication device based on the response received from the USIM. The method then sends the response along with the generated unique key to the second communication device to establish communication between the second communication device and the communication network using the subscription of first communication device.
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