Terminal and platform system capable of automatically switching eSIM

Abstract

The utility model provides a terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM and a platform system. The terminal comprises a controller, a change-over switch, at least two eSIM card modules, a communication module and a signal strength detection module. Wherein the change-over switch comprises a control end and a plurality of switching ends, the controller is connected with the control end, the switching ends are connected to the eSIM card module, the communication module is connected with the controller, and two ends of the signal strength detection module are connected with the controller and the communication module. According to the utility model, the change-over switch is arranged in the terminal and is connected with the plurality of eSIM card modules, then the signal intensity of the currently activated eSIM card module is detected through the signal intensity detection module, and finally the eSIM card modules are switched according to the signal intensity condition, so that different eSIM cards of different operators or different eSIM cards of the same operator can be automatically switched according to requirements, and the switching efficiency is improved. And the communication quality of the terminal is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of information technology, and in particular to a terminal and platform system capable of automatically switching eSIM. Background Technology

[0002] In complex and ever-changing communication environments, users often need to frequently switch between different communication networks and service providers. However, the process of replacing a physical SIM card is cumbersome and time-consuming, which seriously affects communication efficiency and user experience.

[0003] Against this backdrop, eSIM has rapidly gained popularity in mobile terminals and IoT products due to its advantages in security, reliability, and small size. Many current terminals have both SIM card and eSIM card modules, and some even have multiple eSIM card modules, allowing users to switch between the currently active eSIM card module as needed. However, the switching is mostly done manually by the user, resulting in low adaptability and a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a terminal and platform system that can automatically switch eSIMs to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] This utility model provides a terminal capable of automatically switching eSIMs, comprising: a controller, a switching switch, at least two eSIM card modules, a communication module, and a signal strength detection module; wherein:

[0006] The switching switch includes a control terminal and multiple switching terminals. The controller is connected to the control terminal, the switching terminals are connected to the eSIM card module, the communication module is connected to the controller, and the two ends of the signal strength detection module are connected to the controller and the communication module.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a SIM card module, which is connected to the switching terminal.

[0008] Preferably, the communication module is a 4 / 5G module.

[0009] Preferably, the signal detection module is used to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module and send it to the controller, so that the controller sends the signal strength to the backend server through the communication module.

[0010] Preferably, the system further includes a GPS positioning module, which is connected to the controller.

[0011] Preferably, the eSIM module is integrated into the radio frequency module.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a SIM card module, which is connected to the switching terminal.

[0013] This utility model also provides a platform system capable of automatically switching eSIMs, which includes a backend server and a terminal capable of automatically switching eSIMs as described above; wherein:

[0014] The terminal is used to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module through the signal detection module, and send the signal strength to the controller, which then sends the signal strength to the backend server through the communication module.

[0015] The backend server is used to generate a switching command based on the signal strength and send it to the terminal;

[0016] The terminal is used to select whether to switch the currently active eSIM card module according to the switching instruction.

[0017] Preferably, the terminal includes:

[0018] At least one of the following: IoT terminal, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, in-vehicle terminal, and smart home appliance.

[0019] The technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment may include the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This invention connects multiple eSIM card modules by setting a switching switch in the terminal, then uses a signal strength detection module to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module, and finally switches the eSIM card module based on the signal strength. In this way, this invention can automatically switch between different operators or different eSIM cards of the same operator as needed, ensuring the communication quality of the terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM, provided in the first embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this specification, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this specification, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this specification.

[0023] Please see Figure 1The first embodiment of this utility model provides a terminal capable of automatically switching eSIMs, comprising: a controller 10, a switching switch 20, at least two eSIM card modules 30, a communication module 40, and a signal strength detection module 50; wherein:

[0024] The switching switch 20 includes a control terminal 21 and multiple switching terminals 22. The controller 10 is connected to the control terminal 21. The switching terminals 22 are connected to the eSIM card module 30. The communication module 40 is connected to the controller 10. The two ends of the signal strength detection module 50 are connected to the controller 10 and the communication module 40.

[0025] In this embodiment, the switching switch 20 can be a multi-channel electronic switch, with each switching terminal 22 corresponding to a communication channel. The control terminal 21 can control whether each communication channel is turned on or off according to the received control signal, thereby determining the currently active communication channel. The eSIM card module corresponding to the currently active communication channel is the active eSIM card module.

[0026] Specifically, the control signal is issued by the controller 10. The control signal can be generated by the controller 10 itself or received by the controller 10 from an external device. This utility model does not make any specific limitations.

[0027] In this embodiment, in particular, the eSIM card module 30 can be integrated into a radio frequency module, such as an NFC module, thereby improving the integration of the terminal.

[0028] In this embodiment, the communication module 40 is preferably a wireless communication module, such as a 4G or 5G module.

[0029] In this embodiment, the signal strength detection module 50 is used to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module 30 and obtain the signal strength value. The signal strength detection module 50 sends the detected signal strength value to the controller 10. After receiving the signal strength value, the controller 10 can determine locally whether the signal strength value meets the requirements, or it can send it to the backend server for judgment.

[0030] When making a local judgment, the controller 10 receives the signal strength value, analyzes and processes it to determine whether the signal strength is lower than a preset threshold. If the signal strength is lower than the preset threshold, the controller 10 generates a switching command for switching eSIM card modules and sends it to the control terminal 21, thereby controlling the eSIM card modules to switch to another eSIM card module with a higher signal strength and setting that eSIM card module to an active state.

[0031] When remote judgment is performed, the backend server receives the signal strength value, analyzes it, and determines whether the signal strength is below a preset threshold. If the signal strength is below the preset threshold, the backend server generates a switching command for the eSIM card module and sends it to the terminal's controller 10. The controller 10 receives the switching command and controls the eSIM card module to switch via the control terminal 21, thereby switching to another eSIM card module with a higher signal strength and setting that eSIM card module as active. The controller 10 obtains the information of the new active eSIM card module after the switch and feeds it back to the backend server via the communication module 40, completing the automatic switching process of the eSIM card module.

[0032] For example, the signal strength detection module 50 uses the RSSI algorithm to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card, obtaining a value of -85dBm, and sends this value to the controller 10 via the I2C bus. After receiving the signal strength value, the controller 10 reports the value to the backend server. The server receives the -85dBm signal strength, compares it with a preset -80dBm threshold, determines that the signal strength is below the threshold, and generates an eSIM card switching command. This command is sent to the terminal, where the controller 10 parses the command and controls the control terminal 21 of the switching switch 20 via the GPIO port, enabling the MUX module to switch the eSIM card module. After switching, the controller 10 obtains the ICCID and other information of the switched eSIM card module 20 via AT commands, constructs a JSON format message, and sends it back to the backend server via MQTT. The backend server updates the active eSIM card status of the terminal in the database, completing the automatic switching process. Throughout the entire process, detection, reporting, decision-making, and switching are all completed automatically by the system without manual intervention.

[0033] In summary, this embodiment connects multiple eSIM card modules by setting a switching switch within the terminal, then detects the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module through a signal strength detection module, and finally switches the eSIM card module based on the signal strength. In this way, the present invention can automatically switch between eSIM cards from different operators or different eSIM cards from the same operator as needed, ensuring the communication quality of the terminal.

[0034] In this embodiment, in particular, a SIM card module 60 is also included, which is connected to the switching terminal 22.

[0035] In this embodiment, not only can switching between eSIM card modules be realized, but also switching between an eSIM card and a physical SIM card. The switching principle is similar and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The second embodiment of this utility model also provides a platform system capable of automatically switching eSIMs, which includes a backend server and a terminal capable of automatically switching eSIMs as described above; wherein:

[0037] The terminal is used to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module through the signal detection module, and send the signal strength to the controller, which then sends the signal strength to the backend server through the communication module.

[0038] The backend server is used to generate a switching command based on the signal strength and send it to the terminal;

[0039] The terminal is used to select whether to switch the currently active eSIM card module according to the switching instruction.

[0040] Preferably, the terminal includes:

[0041] At least one of the following: IoT terminal, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, in-vehicle terminal, and smart home appliance.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of one or more embodiments of this specification and is not intended to limit the scope of one or more embodiments of this specification. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of one or more embodiments of this specification should be included within the protection scope of one or more embodiments of this specification.

Claims

1. A terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a controller, a switching switch, at least two eSIM card modules, a communication module, and a signal strength detection module; wherein: The switching switch includes a control terminal and multiple switching terminals. The controller is connected to the control terminal, the switching terminals are connected to the eSIM card module, the communication module is connected to the controller, and the two ends of the signal strength detection module are connected to the controller and the communication module.

2. The terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication module is a 4G / 5G module.

3. The terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM according to claim 1, characterized in that, The signal detection module is used to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module and send it to the controller, so that the controller can send the signal strength to the backend server through the communication module.

4. The terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a GPS positioning module, which is connected to the controller.

5. The terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM according to claim 1, characterized in that, The eSIM card module is integrated into the radio frequency module.

6. The terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a SIM card module, which is connected to the switching terminal.

7. A platform system capable of automatically switching eSIM, characterized in that, Includes a backend server and a terminal capable of automatically switching eSIM as described in any one of claims 1 to 6; wherein: The terminal is used to detect the signal strength of the currently active eSIM card module through the signal detection module, and send the signal strength to the controller, which then sends the signal strength to the backend server through the communication module. The backend server is used to generate a switching command based on the signal strength and send it to the terminal; The terminal is used to select whether to switch the currently active eSIM card module according to the switching instruction.

8. The platform system capable of automatically switching eSIM as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The terminal is at least one of the following: an Internet of Things (IoT) terminal, a smartphone, a tablet computer, a smartwatch, an in-vehicle terminal, and a smart home appliance.

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