Method for upgrading car networking 5g NSA multi-apn card to 5g SA multi-dnn card

Abstract

The application discloses a method for upgrading a vehicle networking 5G NSA multi-APN card into a 5G SA multi-DNN card, comprising the following steps: confirming a 5G SA multi-DNN template and configuring a content charging template; adding a 5G SA multi-DNN subscription on a 4G EPC network element of a card to be upgraded, so that the card to be upgraded directly becomes a 5G SA multi-DNN card, and an IT CRM is not needed to disassemble a T-Box terminal of the card to be upgraded; establishing a mapping relationship with a previously customized APN of the card to be upgraded through an HSS; selecting a target multi-DNN template from the 5G SA multi-DNN template for subscription through a UDM; subscribing and opening an account on a PCF network element of the card to be upgraded, and configuring a public network package according to the content charging template. There is no long-time interruption of data services before and after the software of the T-Box terminal is upgraded, and the upgrading process of the card to be upgraded is not affected by the software of the T-Box terminal, and the application can be widely applied in the field of Internet of Things.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, and in particular to a method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in vehicle networking. Background Technology

[0002] In the connected vehicle pre-installation industry, automakers and OEMs use eUICC (eUICC) SIM cards, which are soldered onto T-Box terminals. Therefore, once the T-Box terminal is manufactured and installed in the vehicle, replacing the SIM card requires disassembling the device, retrieving the data, and applying for a new SIM card plan. Physical card replacement is inefficient because the SIM card is a soldered-on eUICC. Furthermore, with the upgrade of 5G networks, 5G NSA, as a transitional 5G standard, will no longer be developed, and base stations with 5G NSA functionality will be gradually phased out and dismantled. A large number of SIM cards using the 5G NSA standard urgently need to be upgraded to the 5G SA standard.

[0003] Therefore, an efficient and convenient upgrade solution is needed to upgrade the vehicle's SIM card from a 5G NSA card to a 5G SA card. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a way to efficiently and conveniently upgrade a 5G NSA-based vehicle SIM card to a 5G SA-based one.

[0005] One aspect of this invention provides a method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, comprising:

[0006] Confirm the 5G SA multi-DNN template and configure the content billing template;

[0007] Add a 5G SA multi-DNN subscription to the 4G EPC network element of the card to be upgraded, wherein the card to be upgraded is a 5G NSA multi-APN card;

[0008] A mapping relationship is established between the HSS and the original customized APN of the card to be upgraded;

[0009] The target multi-DNN template is selected from the 5G SA multi-DNN templates through UDM for signing;

[0010] Sign up for an account on the PCF network element of the card to be upgraded, and configure a public network package according to the content billing template.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes:

[0012] The FOTA upgrade package is delivered to the T-Box terminal of the card to be upgraded via the NSA / 4G network.

[0013] One aspect of this invention provides another method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, comprising:

[0014] Download the FOTA upgrade package via NSA / 4G network;

[0015] The FOTA upgrade package is installed locally so that the card to be upgraded can be attached to the network via a 5G SA multi-DNN name.

[0016] Another aspect of this invention provides an apparatus for upgrading a vehicular network 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card, comprising:

[0017] The template confirmation unit is used to confirm the 5G SA multi-DNN template and configure the content billing template.

[0018] The network element signing unit is used to add 5G SA multi-DNN signing to the 4G EPC network element of the card to be upgraded, wherein the card to be upgraded is a 5G NSA multi-APN card.

[0019] The mapping relationship establishment unit is used to establish a mapping relationship with the original customized APN of the card to be upgraded through the HSS;

[0020] A multi-DNN template signing unit is used to select a target multi-DNN template from the 5G SA multi-DNN templates for signing via UDM;

[0021] The network element account opening unit is used to sign up for an account on the PCF network element of the card to be upgraded, and to configure the public network package according to the content billing template.

[0022] Preferably, it further includes:

[0023] The upgrade package distribution unit is used to distribute the FOTA upgrade package to the T-Box terminal of the card to be upgraded via the NSA / 4G network.

[0024] Another aspect of this invention provides an apparatus for upgrading a vehicular network 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card, comprising:

[0025] The upgrade package download unit is used to download FOTA upgrade packages via NSA / 4G networks;

[0026] The upgrade package installation unit is used to install the FOTA upgrade package locally so that the card to be upgraded can be attached to the network via 5G SA multi-DNN name.

[0027] Another aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device, including a processor and a memory;

[0028] The memory is used to store programs;

[0029] The processor executes the program to implement the above-described method.

[0030] Another aspect of this invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a program that is executed by a processor to implement the above-described method.

[0031] This invention also discloses a computer program product or computer program, which includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device can read the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and execute the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform the method described above.

[0032] The method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) of the present invention includes: confirming the 5G SA multi-DNN template and configuring the content billing template; the card to be upgraded is a 5G NSA multi-APN card, and a 5G SA multi-DNN subscription is added to the 4G EPC network element of the card to be upgraded, thus transforming the card to be upgraded into a 5G SA multi-DNN card. This eliminates the need for the IT CRM to disassemble the T-Box terminal of the card to be upgraded and then re-retrieve the three-code data of the card to be upgraded for re-acceptance as 5G SA data and a package; establishing a mapping relationship between the HSS and the original customized APN of the card to be upgraded; selecting a target multi-DNN template from the 5G SA multi-DNN templates and subscribing through the UDM; and opening an account on the PCF network element of the card to be upgraded and configuring a public network package according to the content billing template. In addition, there is no long-term interruption of data services before and after the T-Box terminal software upgrade. The T-Box terminal can upgrade its software version at any time. Therefore, the card to be upgraded will not be affected by the T-Box terminal software upgrade, whether before or after the upgrade, and can be used normally during the T-Box terminal software upgrade period. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2A flowchart illustrating another method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This invention provides an example flowchart for upgrading a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network using 5G NSA multiple APN cards to 5G SA multiple DNN cards.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of a method and apparatus for upgrading a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of another method and apparatus for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 This invention provides a method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, specifically including the following steps:

[0041] Step S100: Confirm the 5G SA multi-DNN template and configure the content billing template.

[0042] Step S110: Add a 5G SA multi-DNN subscription to the 4G EPC network element of the card to be upgraded, wherein the card to be upgraded is a 5G NSA multi-APN card.

[0043] Step S120: Establish a mapping relationship between the HSS and the original customized APN of the card to be upgraded.

[0044] Step S130: Select a target multi-DNN template from the 5G SA multi-DNN templates through UDM for signing.

[0045] Step S140: Sign up for an account on the PCF network element of the card to be upgraded, and configure the public network package according to the content billing template.

[0046] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention may also include the following steps:

[0047] The FOTA upgrade package is delivered to the T-Box terminal of the card to be upgraded via the NSA / 4G network.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 This invention provides another method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, applicable to the T-Box terminal with the aforementioned card to be upgraded, specifically including the following steps:

[0049] Step S200: Download the FOTA upgrade package via NSA / 4G network.

[0050] Step S210: Install the FOTA upgrade package locally so that the card to be upgraded can be attached to the network via 5G SA multi-DNN name.

[0051] To describe the invention in more detail, specific examples will be used to illustrate its practical application.

[0052] Reference Figure 3 This invention provides an example flowchart for upgrading a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card.

[0053] Specifically, by utilizing the inherent bearer query sequence of the AMF itself—that is, querying the HSS first and then the UDM—the card to be upgraded can simultaneously sign up for NSA and 5G SA status. If the card can access the NSA network through the NSA APN and the SA network through the SA DNN, then the card to be upgraded can be upgraded to a 5G SA multi-DNN card before the T-Box terminal upgrades its terminal software version. This eliminates the need to wait for the terminal software version to be upgraded, avoids long-term network service interruptions, and is imperceptible to car owners.

[0054] The process for upgrading to 5G SA dual-signature mode may include the following:

[0055] 1. Confirm the configuration of the 5G multi-DNN template and the content billing template.

[0056] 2. Confirm the cards to be upgraded. If there are multiple cards to be upgraded, confirm the list of cards to be upgraded. Add the 5G DNN subscription to the EPC network element for the cards to be upgraded and establish a mapping relationship with the original customized APN.

[0057] 3. Sign up multiple DNNs on UDM.

[0058] 4. Sign up for PCF network element account and configure public network package.

[0059] 5. The T-Box terminal downloads the FOTA upgrade package via the NSA / 4G network.

[0060] 6. The T-Box terminal has been upgraded to support the 5G SA version.

[0061] 7. Attach network via 5G SA multi-DNN name.

[0062] Reference Figure 4 This invention provides a device for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, comprising:

[0063] The template confirmation unit is used to confirm the 5G SA multi-DNN template and configure the content billing template.

[0064] The network element signing unit is used to add 5G SA multi-DNN signing to the 4G EPC network element of the card to be upgraded, wherein the card to be upgraded is a 5G NSA multi-APN card.

[0065] The mapping relationship establishment unit is used to establish a mapping relationship with the original customized APN of the card to be upgraded through the HSS;

[0066] A multi-DNN template signing unit is used to select a target multi-DNN template from the 5G SA multi-DNN templates for signing via UDM;

[0067] The network element account opening unit is used to sign up for an account on the PCF network element of the card to be upgraded, and to configure the public network package according to the content billing template.

[0068] Reference Figure 5 This invention provides another device for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, comprising:

[0069] The upgrade package download unit is used to download FOTA upgrade packages via NSA / 4G networks;

[0070] The upgrade package installation unit is used to install the FOTA upgrade package locally so that the card to be upgraded can be attached to the network via 5G SA multi-DNN name.

[0071] This invention also discloses a computer program product or computer program, which includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device can read the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, and the processor executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform... Figure 1 The method shown.

[0072] In some alternative embodiments, the functions / operations mentioned in the block diagrams may not occur in the order shown in the operation diagrams. For example, depending on the functions / operations involved, two consecutively shown blocks may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in reverse order. Furthermore, the embodiments presented and described in the flowcharts of this invention are provided by way of example to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the technology. The disclosed methods are not limited to the operations and logic flows presented herein. Alternative embodiments are contemplated in which the order of various operations is altered and sub-operations described as part of a larger operation are executed independently.

[0073] Furthermore, although the invention has been described in the context of functional modules, it should be understood that, unless otherwise stated, one or more of the described functions and / or features may be integrated into a single physical device and / or software module, or one or more functions and / or features may be implemented in a separate physical device or software module. It is also understood that a detailed discussion of the actual implementation of each module is unnecessary for understanding the invention. Rather, given the properties, functions, and internal relationships of the various functional modules in the apparatus disclosed herein, the actual implementation of the module will be understood within the scope of conventional skill of an engineer. Therefore, those skilled in the art can implement the invention as set forth in the claims using ordinary techniques without excessive experimentation. It is also understood that the specific concepts disclosed are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention, which is determined by the full scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0074] If the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this invention, essentially, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a portion of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0075] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0076] More specific examples of computer-readable media (a non-exhaustive list) include: electrical connections (electronic devices) having one or more wires, portable computer disk drives (magnetic devices), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Furthermore, computer-readable media can even be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, because the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in computer memory.

[0077] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0078] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0079] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0080] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, characterized in that, include: Confirm the 5G SA multi-DNN template and configure the content billing template; Add a 5G SA multi-DNN subscription to the 4G EPC network element of the card to be upgraded, wherein the card to be upgraded is a 5G NSA multi-APN card; A mapping relationship is established between the HSS and the original customized APN of the card to be upgraded; The target multi-DNN template is selected from the 5G SA multi-DNN templates through UDM for signing; Sign up for an account on the PCF network element of the card to be upgraded, and configure a public network package according to the content billing template.

2. The method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The FOTA upgrade package is delivered to the T-Box terminal of the card to be upgraded via the NSA / 4G network.

3. A method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, characterized in that, The T-Box terminal for the card to be upgraded in the method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card for vehicle networking as described in any one of claims 1-2 includes: Download the FOTA upgrade package via NSA / 4G network; The FOTA upgrade package is installed locally so that the card to be upgraded can be attached to the network via a 5G SA multi-DNN name.

4. A device for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, characterized in that, include: The template confirmation unit is used to confirm the 5G SA multi-DNN template and configure the content billing template. The network element signing unit is used to add 5G SA multi-DNN signing to the 4G EPC network element of the card to be upgraded, wherein the card to be upgraded is a 5G NSA multi-APN card. The mapping relationship establishment unit is used to establish a mapping relationship with the original customized APN of the card to be upgraded through the HSS; A multi-DNN template signing unit is used to select a target multi-DNN template from the 5G SA multi-DNN templates for signing via UDM; The network element account opening unit is used to sign up for an account on the PCF network element of the card to be upgraded, and to configure the public network package according to the content billing template.

5. The device for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The upgrade package distribution unit is used to distribute the FOTA upgrade package to the T-Box terminal of the card to be upgraded via the NSA / 4G network.

6. A device for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card in a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network, characterized in that, The T-Box terminal for the card to be upgraded in the method for upgrading a 5G NSA multi-APN card to a 5G SA multi-DNN card for vehicle networking as described in any one of claims 1-2 includes: The upgrade package download unit is used to download FOTA upgrade packages via NSA / 4G networks; The upgrade package installation unit is used to install the FOTA upgrade package locally so that the card to be upgraded can be attached to the network via 5G SA multi-DNN name.

7. An electronic device, characterized in that, Including the processor and memory; The memory is used to store programs; The processor executes the program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, or claim 3.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a program that is executed by a processor to implement the method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 2 or 3.

9. A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 2 or 3.

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