Methods and apparatus for delivering electronic identification components over a wireless network
US9877194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/60
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus enabling programming of electronic identification information of a wireless apparatus. In one embodiment, a previously purchased or deployed wireless apparatus is activated by a cellular network. The wireless apparatus connects to the cellular network using an access module to download operating system components and/or access control client components. The described methods and apparatus enable updates, additions and replacement of various components including Electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) data, OS components. One exemplary implementation of the invention utilizes a trusted key exchange between the device and the cellular network to maintain security.
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