Apparatus and method for mobile communications and computing

Abstract

A wireless computing and communications device comprises a baseband processor configured to implement operations providing access to a wireless communications network, and an application processor configured to execute user applications. A communications management processor communicates with the baseband processor and the application processor by respective first and second communications channels. The communications management processor is configured to operate in a separate security domain from the application processor, and to mediate all access to the wireless communications network by the user applications.

Description

technical field [0001] This invention relates to mobile computing and communication devices, and more particularly to improvements in the monitoring and management of such devices by network operators. Background technique [0002] Over the past 20 years, digital mobile telephony has grown into one of the largest and most ubiquitous platforms in history. The current number of global connections is estimated to be about 6 billion, with about 1.5 billion new devices being added each year. In addition to mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and other common mobile computing and consumer products, mobile phone systems are increasingly being utilized in machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, and new applications are constantly being developed. Examples of M2M applications include: remote monitoring of equipment; connected smart meters; remote control of home appliances and office supplies; and in-vehicle connectivity for navigation, repair and support. [0003] However, managem...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

While these processes are intended to ensure that devices connected to the network do not adversely affect overall performance, the increasing number of feature-rich devices that allow additional applications to be installed with subsequent approval by the end user is causing the management of device communications to become increasingly complex. less controlled by mobile network operators

[0007] For example, a poorly written application executing on an approved device can still consume (perhaps unintentionally) excessive network resources, potentially resulting in denial of service to other users

Additionally, a large number of identical autonomous M2M devices may create undesired situations, such as devices attempting to reconnect to the mobile network at the same time in case of service activation or restoration

Furthermore, even if network performance is not adversely affected, applications that overuse network resources (either intentionally or unintentionally) may result in high usage fees charged to consumers, which may cause economic hardship and lead to disadvantages for mobile network operators. publicity

Images