Management systems for multiple access control entities
US9100810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/43
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for managing multiple user access control entities or clients. For example, in one embodiment, a “wallet” of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) may be stored and used at a user device and/or distributed to other devices for use thereon. In another embodiment, a networked server may store and distribute eSIM to a plurality of user devices in communication therewith. A database of available eSIM is maintained at the wallet entity and/or at the network which enables request for a particular eSIM to be processed and various rules for the distribution thereof to be implemented. Security precautions are implemented to protect both user and network carrier specific data as the data is transmitted between networked entities. Solutions for eSIM backup and restoration are also described.
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