Electronic device for performing network switching, and storage medium thereof

Abstract

Disclosed is an electronic device comprising a memory for storing instructions, and a processor. When executed by the processor, the instructions can instruct the electronic device to: establish a connection with a public network; acquire state information of the electronic device; on the basis of the state information, activate a first network profile corresponding to a non-public network while the connection with the public network is maintained before the electronic device enters an area corresponding to the non-public network; on the basis of the electronic device entering the area corresponding to the non-public network, perform a first network switching from the public network to the non-public network on the basis of the first network profile; and, on the basis of the first network switching from the public network to the non-public network, provide at least one first function related to the non-public network.

Description

Electronic device performing network switching and its storage medium

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device performing network switching and a storage medium thereof.

[0002] Thanks to the remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. Electronic devices are being developed to be carried by users and to communicate with other devices using wireless communication technology. A wireless communication electronic device can refer to any device that performs a specific function based on its installed software, such as a smartphone, mobile terminal, electronic organizer, portable multimedia player, tablet PC (personal computer), notebook PC, audio / video device, desktop / laptop computer, home appliance, or in-vehicle navigation system.

[0003] Mobile broadband refers to a wireless communication technology that provides high-speed multimedia Internet services to mobile devices, such as wireless communication electronic devices. Mobile devices can access networks (e.g., cellular networks) using a built-in cellular modem or a mobile broadband device (MBB) that includes a cellular modem. An MBB device is a portable wireless modem device that connects to a mobile device via a wired interface (e.g., universal serial bus (USB) or peripheral component interconnect bus express (PCIe)), allowing the mobile device to access the network through the MBB device.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device performing network switching and a storage medium thereof.

[0006] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device and its storage medium that perform network switching between a public network and a designated non-public network.

[0007] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device and its storage medium that identify entrances and exits to a non-public network based on location information, mobile device management (MDM) information, and / or application information.

[0008] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device and its storage medium that prepare for network transition prior to entering or exiting a non-public network.

[0009] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0010] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one communication circuit capable of connecting to a public network or a non-public network, at least one processor including a processing circuit, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to establish a connection with a public network based on a first network profile corresponding to the public network through the at least one communication circuit. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to obtain state information of the electronic device. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to apply, to an operating system (OS) of the electronic device, a second network profile corresponding to the non-public network while a connection with the public network is maintained before the electronic device enters an area corresponding to the non-public network, based on the state information. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform a first network transition from the public network to the non-public network based on the second network profile via the at least one communication circuit, based on the electronic device entering the area corresponding to the non-public network. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to provide at least one first function related to the non-public network based on the first network transition from the public network to the non-public network.

[0011] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to: establish a connection with a public network; obtain state information of the electronic device; activate, based on the state information, a second network profile corresponding to the non-public network while the connection with the public network is maintained before the electronic device enters an area corresponding to the non-public network; perform a first network transition from the public network to the non-public network based on the second network profile based on the entry of the electronic device into the area corresponding to the non-public network; and provide, based on the first network transition from the public network to the non-public network, at least one first function related to the non-public network.

[0012] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a system structure including a public network and a non-public network according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram illustrating a data connection procedure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram illustrating a procedure for applying a network profile according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the structure of an electronic device for performing network switching according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for performing network switching between a public network and a non-public network according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for determining network entry and exit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining machine learning based on state information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for switching to a non-public network according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for switching to a public network according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 12a and FIG. 12b are sequence diagrams illustrating a procedure for performing network switching according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing the embodiments of the present disclosure, detailed descriptions of related known functions or configurations will be omitted if they are determined to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined based on their functions in the embodiments of the present disclosure and may vary depending on the intentions or practices of users and operators. Therefore, their definitions should be based on the overall content of the present disclosure.

[0026] It should be noted that the technical terms used in this disclosure are merely used to describe various embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Alternatively, unless specifically defined otherwise in this disclosure, the technical terms used in this disclosure should be interpreted as having a meaning generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the various embodiments of the present disclosure pertain, and should not be interpreted in an excessively broad or narrow sense. Alternatively, the technical terms used in this disclosure may be understood and replaced with other technical terms that are understandable to those skilled in the art. General terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted as defined in the dictionary or according to the context, and should not be interpreted in an excessively narrow sense.

[0027] As used herein, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this disclosure, terms such as "consist of" or "include" should not necessarily be construed to include all components or operations described in the specification, and should be construed to mean that some of the components or operations may not be included, or that additional components or operations may be included.

[0028] While terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first" and "second," used herein may be used to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms may only be used to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, a first component could be referred to as a "second component," and similarly, a second component could also be referred to as a "first component."

[0029] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but there may also be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components will be given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. In describing embodiments of the present disclosure, if a detailed description of a related known technology is determined to obscure the gist of the present disclosure, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. It should be noted that the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure by the attached drawings. The present disclosure should be construed to extend to all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes other than the attached drawings.

[0031] In the present disclosure, embodiments will be described using an electronic device as an example, but the electronic device may also be referred to as a terminal, a mobile station, mobile equipment (ME), user equipment (UE), user terminal (UT), subscriber station (SS), wireless device, handheld device, or access terminal (AT). In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may be a device having a communication function, such as, for example, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone, a wireless MODEM, or a laptop.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0034] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0035] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0036] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0037] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0038] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0039] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0040] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0041] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0042] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0043] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0044] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0045] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0046] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0047] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0048] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0049] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0050] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0051] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a transceiver (radio frequency integrated circuit)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0052] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a transceiver disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0053] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0054] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0055] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the term electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may be used interchangeably to refer to any or all of a cellular phone, a smart phone, a personal or mobile multimedia player, a personal data assistant (PDA), a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a smart book, a palmtop computer, a wireless e-mail receiver, a multimedia Internet-enabled mobile phone, a wireless game controller, and similar electronic communication devices that include a programmable processor and memory and communication circuitry for establishing a wireless communication path and transmitting / receiving data over the wireless communication path. The electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may include or be embedded with at least one subscriber identification module (SIM) (e.g., subscriber identification module (196)), and may be authorized to communicate over a communication network (e.g., a first network (198) or a second network (199)) using subscriber information contained in the SIM.

[0056] The terms "SIM," "SIM card," and "subscriber identity module," as used in embodiments of the present disclosure, may be used interchangeably to mean an integrated circuit or software contained in a removable or embedded card that stores an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), an associated key, and / or other information used to identify and / or authenticate an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) in a wireless communication network. The term SIM may also be used to refer to a particular communication network or subscriber account associated with the SIM. The electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may establish a communication link with a particular network (e.g., first network (198) or second network (199)) corresponding to the SIM through the information stored in the SIM.

[0057] A public network (e.g., a commercial network or common network) supporting mobile broadband is a large-scale network built using frequency bands allocated to a designated operator (e.g., a mobile network operator (MNO)) that can service mobile devices using designated wireless communication technologies (e.g., long term evolution (LTE) and / or 5th generation new radio (5G-NR)).

[0058] Non-public networks (e.g., private networks, special networks, customized networks, restricted or limited networks, campus networks, dedicated networks, Citizens Broadband Radio Service) can provide customized services to users (e.g., individuals or businesses) in specific spaces (e.g., buildings, facilities, locations, etc.) over licensed frequencies within a designated spectrum (e.g., the n79 band (e.g., 4.4 GHz to 5.0 GHz) or the n257 band (e.g., 26.5 GHz to 29.5 GHz)), unlike public networks operated by MNOs.

[0059] Non-public networks are similar to MNOs' public networks, but can be customized to deploy 5G services within limited areas, such as buildings, facilities, or land designated by consumer enterprises or operators (e.g., hospitals, educational institutions, stadiums, factories, shopping malls, etc.). Compared to wireless local area networks (WLANs), which often suffer from poor connectivity and slow data rates due to the use of highly congested and interference-prone unlicensed frequencies (e.g., 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz), non-public networks can provide improved communication services.

[0060] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a system structure including a public network and a non-public network according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (210) (e.g., electronic device (101)) can independently process communication with one or more subscribed networks (e.g., first network (198) and / or second network (199) of FIG. 1) corresponding to at least one of said one or more SIMs (e.g., SIM1 (212) and / or SIM2 (214)) based on one or more SIMs.

[0062] In one embodiment, each of SIM1 (212) and SIM2 (214) may store subscriber information (e.g., SIM information or SIM card information), such as an integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID) and an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) corresponding to a network operator. The IMSI may include at least one of a mobile country code (MCC), a mobile network code (MNC), or a mobile subscriber identifier number (MSIN). The electronic device (210) may interact with at least one SIM (212 and / or 214) to read subscriber information from at least one SIM (212 and / or 214). In one embodiment, each SIM (212 or 214) may include a central processing unit (CPU), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and / or input and output (I / O) circuitry.

[0063] In one embodiment, SIM1 (212) and SIM2 (214) may enable communication with network nodes (202 and 204) belonging to the same or different network operators. In one embodiment, the first network node (202) may belong to a public network (e.g., a commercial network or a common network) operated by an MNO, and the second network node (204) may belong to a non-public network (e.g., a private network, a special network, a specialized network, or a restricted network) configured to provide specialized services to a limited number of users. In one embodiment, SIM1 (212) may store subscriber information associated with the public network, and SIM2 (214) may contain subscriber information associated with the non-public network.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (210), when located within a first service area (206) corresponding to the first network node (202), can establish a wireless connection with the first network node (202) based on SIM1 (212) storing subscriber information related to a public network. The electronic device (210), when located within a second service area (208) corresponding to the second network node (204), can establish a wireless connection with the second network node (204) based on SIM2 (214) storing subscriber information related to a non-public network. The second service area (208) can at least partially overlap, be separate from, or be included in the first service area (206). In one embodiment, the electronic device (210) can access either the first network node (202) or the second network node (204) based on a user selection. In one embodiment, when the public network and the non-public network are operated by the same network operator, the electronic device (210) may establish a wireless connection with the first network node (202) and / or the second network node (204) based on a SIM (e.g., SIM1 (212)) that stores subscriber information related to both the public network and the non-public network.

[0065] Each network node (202 or 204) may be an entity (e.g., a base station, an enhanced node B (eNB), or an NG node B (gNB)) of a given network (e.g., a public network or a non-public network) and may be configured to support a radio access technology including a protocol that may be used in 3G (3rd generation), 4G (4th generation), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 5G (5th generation), NR (new radio)), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), Wi-Fi, or other wireless communication networks or data networks. In one embodiment, the second network node (204) may be configured to communicate wireless signals for specialized services corresponding to a non-public network using a designated licensed frequency band (e.g., 3.5 GHz to 4.9 GHz, 23 GHz to 30 GHz, n79 band (4.4 GHz to 5.0 GHz), or n257 band (26.5 GHz to 29.5 GHz)).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the second network node (204) may include a network node (e.g., a base station) that supports e-Um 5G (e-Um 5G) services. For example, the e-Um 5G service may be implemented as a customized service that a user (e.g., an individual or a company) wishes to introduce in a specific space (building, facility, place, etc.) through a licensed frequency within a dedicated spectrum (e.g., n79 band and / or n257 band), rather than a commercial network belonging to an existing network (e.g., MNO). For example, the e-Um 5G network may be similar to the commercial network of an existing MNO, but may mean a wireless network that is customized for a company in order for a demand company or operator to apply a 5G service within a limited scope such as a building, facility, or land (e.g., a hospital, an educational institution, a stadium, a factory, a shopping mall, etc.). For example, WLAN unlicensed frequency bands (e.g. 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz) used for WLAN access (e.g. Wi-Fi) are very crowded and have a lot of interference, which can lead to poor connections and slow data transfer speeds, whereas e-Um 5G can provide faster transfer speeds due to less congestion and interference compared to WLAN access (e.g. Wi-Fi).

[0067] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (300) (e.g., electronic device (101) or electronic device (210)) may include at least one of a processor (302) (e.g., processor (120)) (e.g., including a processing circuit), a memory (304), or a communication circuit (306) (e.g., a wireless communication module (192)).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the processor (302) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits including one or more processors, wherein one or more of the one or more processors may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform various functions described herein in a distributed manner. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used herein are described as being configured to perform multiple functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other recited functions, as well as situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the one or more processors may include a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions (e.g., in a distributed manner).

[0070] One or more processors may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions, and may perform wireless communication with at least one network (e.g., a first network node (202) belonging to a public network and / or a second network node (204) belonging to a non-public network) through a communication circuit (306). In one embodiment, the processor (302) may include a communication processor (CP) configured to perform the wireless communication, and / or an application processor (AP) configured to execute an application related to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the processor (302) may include at least one processing unit for performing the wireless communication or executing the application. In one embodiment, the processor (302) may be implemented as physically separate application processors and communication processors.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the memory (304) may store instructions that, when executed by the processor (302), cause the electronic device (300) to perform specified operations (e.g., wireless communication or specified functions). In one embodiment, the memory (304) may include at least one database (DB) (e.g., at least one of the OS profile DB (606) or the ML profile DB (608)) containing information (e.g., a network profile) for use in establishing a data connection with a public network and / or a non-public network by the electronic device (300).

[0072] In one embodiment, the communication circuit (306) may be configured to establish wireless channels using a designated frequency (e.g., a frequency band of a public network, and / or a frequency band of a non-public network) under the control of the processor (302), and to transmit or receive wireless signals to or from the first network node (202) and / or the second network node (204) via the wireless channels. In one embodiment, the communication circuit (306) may be configured to support communication with the first network node (202) belonging to the public network, and / or may be configured to support communication with the second network node (204) belonging to the non-public network.

[0073] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may perform wireless communication with the first network node (202) and / or the second network node (204) via an MBB device (310) including a cellular modem (314), when the electronic device (300) does not include or does not use the communication circuit (306). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may be a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, or a notebook PC, and the MBB device (300) may be a 5G cellular modem device that performs a wireless data connection for cellular services. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may be connected to the MBB device (310) via an interface (177) (e.g., USB or PCIe).

[0074] In one embodiment, the USB CDC (Communications Device Class) is a device class specified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and may include protocols for Ethernet devices and modems (e.g., MBB devices (310). For example, the USB CDC may include the ACM (abstract control model) mainly used for USB to Serial communication, the ECM (ethernet networking control model) mainly used for USB to Ethernet communication, the NCM (network control model) which is an improved version of the ECM with improvements for large-capacity data processing, and the MBIM (mobile broadband interface model) (312) which adds mobile-related functions to the NCM.

[0075] In one embodiment, the MBIM (312) may define a protocol for connectivity between the electronic device (300) and the MBB device (310). The electronic device (300) may use the MBIM (312) to control network connections by the MBB device (310) and to check information about network status.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the MBIM (312) may provide two types of logical channels (e.g., a control channel and a data channel). The control channel may carry MBIM control commands (e.g., commands for network, SIM, data connection, short messaging service (SMS), unstructured supplementary service data (USSD), phonebook, SIM toolkit, authentication, etc.). The data channel may carry Internet Protocol (IP) packets and data service streams (DSS). According to one embodiment, the data channel may be used to transmit data that is too large to be transmitted or received over the control channel.

[0077] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may use SIM1 (212) associated with a public network to communicate with a first network node (202) and SIM2 (214) associated with a non-public network to communicate with a second network node (204). In one embodiment, SIM1 (212) may store subscriber information associated with both the public network and the non-public network, and the electronic device (300) may use SIM1 (212) to communicate with the first network node (202) and the second network node (204).

[0078] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include SIM1 (212) and / or SIM2 (214), or SIM1 (212) and / or SIM2 (214) may be embedded or inserted into the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, the MBB device (310) may include SIM1 (212) and / or SIM2 (214), or SIM1 (212) and / or SIM2 (214) may be embedded or inserted into the MBB device (310). In one embodiment, at least one of SIM1 (212) or SIM2 (214) may be an embedded SIM card, and the electronic device (300) may download at least one of SIM1 (212) or SIM2 (214) from a network and store it in memory (304) or the MBB device (310).

[0079] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram illustrating a data connection procedure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, an electronic device (electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) will be described as accessing a network through an MBB device (MBB device (310) of FIG. 3). However, it should be understood that in the following description, the MBB device (310) (e.g., a cellular modem (314)) may be replaced with a communication circuit included in the electronic device (300) (e.g., a communication circuit (306) of FIG. 3).

[0080] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 402, the electronic device (300) may transmit a data connection request to a network node (400) (e.g., a first network node (202) or a second network node (204)) via the MBB device (310). In one embodiment, the data connection request may be transmitted based on a network profile associated with the network node (400). According to one embodiment, the network profile is information defining properties for connection to a specified network (e.g., a public network or a non-public network), and may include, for example, at least one of an access point name (APN), a data network name (DNN) in the case of 5G NR, a user name, a password, authorization information, or an IP type. In one embodiment, the network profile may be generated based on network connection information stored in a profile DB (e.g., a profile DB (304a)) and subscriber information read from a SIM card (e.g., SIM1 (212) or SIM2 (214)).

[0081] In one embodiment, the network node (400) can verify whether the data connection request was transmitted based on an appropriate network profile. In one embodiment, the network node (400) can verify the subscription and network authorization of the electronic device (400) based on the data connection request.

[0082] In operation 404, the network node (400) may transmit a connection completion response to the electronic device (300) indicating that the data connection is complete based on confirmation that the data connection request has been transmitted based on an appropriate network profile. After receiving the connection completion response, the electronic device (300) may perform designated functions (e.g., communication services) through a data connection with the network node (400).

[0083] FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram illustrating a procedure for applying a network profile according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Depending on the embodiments, at least one of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or executed in a different order. While the electronic device (300) will be described herein as accessing a network via the MBB device (310), it should be understood that at least some of the operations performed by the MBB device (310) in the following description may be performed by a cellular modem (e.g., communication circuitry (306)) included in the electronic device (300).

[0084] Referring to FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, in operation 502, the MBB device (310) may transmit first subscriber information (e.g., at least one of ICCID, MCC, or MNC) related to the public network, read from the SIM1 (212) based on identifying that a SIM card (e.g., SIM1 (212) of FIG. 2) related to the public network (e.g., MNO network) has been inserted or activated, to the electronic device (300) (e.g., the operating system (OS) (602) and / or the profile manager (604) of FIG. 6). In one embodiment, the MBB device (310) may recognize the SIM1 (212) (e.g., a SIM or eSIM related to the MNO network), and then transmit the first subscriber information read from the SIM1 (212) to the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may request the first subscriber information from the MBB device (310). In one embodiment, instead of operation 502, the electronic device (300) (e.g., OS (602)) may obtain the first subscriber information from a SIM (e.g., SIM1 (212)) embedded in the electronic device (300) and transmit the first subscriber information to the profile manager (604).

[0085] In operation 504, the MBB device (310) may perform a network attach to a first network node (202) belonging to a public network based on the first subscriber information (e.g., subscriber information from SIM1 (212)). In one embodiment, the network attach may include a procedure for registering the electronic device (300) with the network so that it can initiate or accept incoming communication sessions. In one embodiment, after the network attach is completed, the electronic device (300) may determine that it has entered an idle state (e.g., camp) in the public network.

[0086] In operation 502a, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may delete an existing profile being used in the OS (602) based on the fact that SIM1 (212) is newly recognized (e.g., recognized for the first time or is different from a previously used SIM card). If there is no existing profile being used in the OS (602), operation 502a may be omitted.

[0087] In operation 506, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may search a profile DB (e.g., OS profile DB (606) of FIG. 6) to obtain a public network profile (e.g., a first network profile) used for data connection to a public network (e.g., an MNO network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may request the OS profile DB (606) for a first network profile for a public network based on first subscriber information, and may receive the first network profile from the OS profile DB (606).

[0088] In operation 508, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may apply (e.g., activate) the first network profile to the OS (602). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may store the first network profile in an internal memory of the OS (602) (e.g., internal memory (602a) of FIG. 6) so that the OS (602) may use the first network profile.

[0089] In operation 510, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604) and OS (602)) may transmit a data connection request to the first network node (202) through the MBB device (310) based on the first network profile. In one embodiment, the profile manager (604) may request the OS (602) to establish a data connection based on the first network profile stored in the internal memory (602a), and the OS (602) may cause the MBB device (310) to establish a data connection with the first network node (202) in response to the request.

[0090] In operation 512, the electronic device (300) (e.g., OS (602)) may receive a network connection completion response from the first network node (202) via the MBB device (310) indicating that a data connection via the public network has been established. Although not shown, the electronic device (300) may perform at least one function (e.g., a communication service and / or a location-based service) related to the public network via the data connection.

[0091] In operation 514, the electronic device (300) (e.g., OS (602)) may receive a user input for selecting a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may display a user interface (UI) for asking whether to use a non-public network and may receive the user input through the UI. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may display the user UI based on device settings, recognition of a SIM (e.g., SIM2 (214) of FIG. 2) associated with a non-public network, execution of an application associated with a non-public network, entry into a service area corresponding to a non-public network, or detection of a reception signal from a second network node (204) belonging to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the OS (300) may notify the profile manager (604) that a non-public network has been selected based on receiving the user input.

[0092] At step 516, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may transmit a selection command to the MBB device (310) to select a SIM (e.g., SIM2 (214) of FIG. 2) associated with a non-public network. At step 518, the MBB device (310) may transmit second subscriber information (e.g., at least one of ICCID, MCC, or MNC) associated with a non-public network, read from the SIM2 (214) based on the selection command, to the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)). In one embodiment, steps 516 and 518 may be omitted, and the electronic device (300) (e.g., OS (602)) may obtain the second subscriber information from a SIM embedded in the electronic device (300) (e.g., SIM2 (214)) and transmit the second subscriber information to the profile manager (604).

[0093] In operation 518a, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may delete an existing profile (e.g., first network profile) being used in the OS (602) based on the recognition that SIM2 (214) is newly recognized (e.g., different from the previously used SIM card (i.e., SIM1 (212))).

[0094] In operation 520, the MBB device (310) may perform a network connection to a second network node (204) belonging to a non-public network based on the second subscriber information (e.g., subscriber information from SIM2 (214)). In one embodiment, after the network connection is completed, the electronic device (300) may determine that it has entered an idle state in the non-public network. In one embodiment, the MBB device (310) may maintain a connection with the public network, or may disconnect from the public network before connecting to the non-public network.

[0095] In operation 522, the electronic device (522) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may search a profile DB (e.g., OS profile DB (606) of FIG. 6) to obtain a non-public network profile (e.g., a second network profile) used for data connection to a non-public network (e.g., an e-Um 5G network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may request the OS profile DB (606) for a second network profile for a non-public network based on second subscriber information, and may receive the second network profile from the OS profile DB (606).

[0096] In operation 524, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may apply (e.g., activate) the second network profile to the OS (602). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may store the second network profile in an internal memory of the OS (602) (e.g., internal memory (602a) of FIG. 6) so that the OS (602) may use the second network profile.

[0097] In operation 526, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may transmit a data connection request to the second network node (204) through the MBB device (310) based on the second network profile. In one embodiment, the profile manager (604) may request the OS (602) to establish a data connection based on the second network profile stored in the internal memory, and the OS (602) may, in response to the request, cause the MBB device (310) to establish a data connection with the second network node (204).

[0098] In operation 528, the electronic device (300) (e.g., OS (602)) may receive a network connection completion response from the second network node (204) via the MBB device (310) indicating that a data connection via the non-public network has been established. Although not shown, the electronic device (300) may perform at least one function (e.g., a communication service and / or a location-based service) related to the non-public network via the data connection.

[0099] In one embodiment, when the electronic device (300) is connected to a public network (e.g., a first network node (202)) and switches to a non-public network (e.g., a second network node (204)), the electronic device (300) must receive a user input for selecting a non-public network, as in operation 514, in order to obtain an accurate network profile (e.g., a second network profile) for the non-public network, which may delay the network switching. In addition, the electronic device (300) may search for the non-public network profile from the OS profile DB (606) and apply it to the OS (602) after the selection of SIM2 (214) and the network connection are completed based on the user input. This method makes it difficult to quickly respond to a network environment that changes in real time and may increase user inconvenience. Embodiments of the present disclosure may enable the electronic device (300) to quickly select an appropriate network between a non-public network and a public network and perform network switching more quickly.

[0100] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device (300) can monitor state information (e.g., location information and / or user actions) of the electronic device (300) to quickly apply a second network profile for use in data connection with a non-public network based on a machine learning (ML) model. In embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device (300) can more efficiently utilize the data connection of the electronic device (300) by quickly performing network switching between a public network and a non-public network based on determining entrance or exit into a service area of ​​the non-public network.

[0101] In embodiments of the present disclosure, entering a non-public network may mean that the electronic device (300) exits an area (e.g., a geographic area or a logical area) corresponding to a public network and moves to an area (e.g., a geographic area or a logical area) corresponding to a non-public network. In embodiments of the present disclosure, leaving a non-public network may mean that the electronic device (300) exits an area (e.g., a geographic area or a logical area) corresponding to a non-public network and moves to an area (e.g., a geographic area or a logical area) corresponding to a public network.

[0102] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the structure of an electronic device for performing network switching according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0103] Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device (300) may include at least one of an operating system (OS) (602), a profile manager (604), an OS profile DB (606), an ML profile DB (608), an ML arbitrator (610), an AI (artificial intelligence) processor (620), or an MBIM interface (I / F) (632). Here, the OS profile DB (606) and the ML profile DB (608) are illustrated separately, but the OS profile DB (606) and the ML profile DB (608) may be implemented as logically separated memory areas within a single DB or as different memories.

[0104] In one embodiment, the ML mediator (610) may include at least one of an ML manager (612), a location tracking module (614), a user action monitoring module (616), or a cellular network tracking module (618). In one embodiment, the AI ​​processor (620) may include at least one of a central processing unit (CPU) (622), a graphic processing unit (GPU) (624), or an AI accelerator (626). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may be configured to perform AI processing (e.g., ML modeling) via an external electronic device (e.g., an ML server (640)) instead of including the ML mediator (610) and / or the AI ​​processor (620). In one embodiment, at least one of the OS (602), the profile manager (604), the ML arbitrator (610), or the AI ​​processor (620) may correspond to or be included in the processor (302). In one embodiment, at least one of the OS profile DB (606) or the ML profile DB (608) may be included in the memory (304).

[0105] In one embodiment, the MBB device (310) may be connected to the electronic device (300) via the MBIM (628) and may include at least one of a cellular modem (630), an MBIM interface (I / F) (632), an external I / F (638), a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) (634) (e.g., SIM1 (212 of FIG. 2) or SIM2 (214 of FIG. 2)), or an enhanced UICC (eUICC) (636) (e.g., SIM1 (212 of FIG. 2) or SIM2 (214 of FIG. 2)). In one embodiment, at least one of the UICC (634) or the eUICC (636) may store subscriber information (e.g., first subscriber information and / or second subscriber information) associated with a public network or a non-public network.

[0106] In one embodiment, the cellular modem (630) may include a transceiver, an RF chipset, and an antenna configured to transmit or receive radio frequency (RF) signals based on a specified wireless communication technology (e.g., 3G, 4G, LTE, and / or 5G-NR). At least some components of the cellular modem (630) may be implemented in software (S / W) executed by a communication processor (CP).

[0107] In one embodiment, at least one of the UICC (634) or the eUICC (636) may be implemented as a SIM card (e.g., at least one of SIM1 (212) or SIM2 (214)) storing subscriber information (e.g., first subscriber information and / or second subscriber information), which may be implemented as an embedded chip or an external chip. At least one of the UICC (634) or the eUICC (636) may be implemented as a single SIM card, a multi-SIM card, and / or an embedded SIM (eSIM) card.

[0108] In one embodiment, the external interface (638) may provide a wired interface (e.g., USB or PCIe) for physical connection with the electronic device (300).

[0109] In one embodiment, the MBIM interface (632) may include a software protocol and protocol interface running on a communication processor to provide communication with an electronic device (300) (e.g., the MBIM interface (632)) via an external interface (638). The MBB device (310) may transmit information about network status to the electronic device (300) via the MBIM interface (632) and may receive network-related requests, such as network access and / or data connections, from the electronic device (300). The electronic device (300) and the MBB device (310) may customize and use MBIM protocol messages via MBIM extension functions.

[0110] In one embodiment, the profile manager (604) may be implemented as a software module in the form of a user-mode driver framework (UMDF) service, and may perform real-time monitoring of network status, data connection status, IP type, etc. and detect problem situations by using the mobile broadband class application programming interface (API) of the OS (602). The profile manager (604) may create, update, configure, and apply network profiles (e.g., a first network profile and / or a second network profile), and establish data connections.

[0111] In one embodiment, the OS (602) may apply a network profile (e.g., a first network profile and / or a second network profile) and activate a data connection, thereby providing a user with an Internet connection experience. The OS (602) may store the network profile applied for the current communication in internal memory (602a).

[0112] In one embodiment, the ML mediator (610) may execute machine learning functions in conjunction with the AI ​​processor (620). The ML mediator (610) (e.g., the ML manager (612)) may monitor the state of the electronic device over time (e.g., location information, user actions, application information, etc.) and, based on the state, may create and update a network profile (e.g., a first network profile and / or a second network profile) for a public network and / or a non-public network, or apply the network profile for a data connection. In one embodiment, the location tracking module (614), the user action monitoring module (616), and / or the cellular network tracking module (618) of the ML mediator (610) may obtain state information to be used in determining whether to create / update and / or apply a network profile. In one embodiment, the ML manager (612) may create, update, and / or apply a network profile (e.g., a first network profile and / or a second network profile) based on the state information.

[0113] In one embodiment, the AI ​​processor (620) may execute a software-implemented ML mediator (610). The AI ​​processor (620) may perform AI tasks quickly and efficiently and improve the performance of machine learning models through a CPU (622), a GPU (624), and an AI accelerator (626).

[0114] In one embodiment, the ML mediator (610) may be configured to communicate with an ML server (640). The ML server (640) may generate an integrated model based on models generated through machine learning in multiple external electronic devices (not shown) including the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, the ML mediator (610) may receive information about the integrated model from the ML server (640) and generate / train a machine learning model for the electronic device (300) based on the integrated model. In one embodiment, the machine learning model may be provided to the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610)) and used to generate / update a second network profile (e.g., a non-public network ML profile) in the electronic device (300) and / or to determine a network transition.

[0115] In one embodiment, the OS profile DB (606) may store at least one of subscriber information (e.g., SIM card information) obtained from a SIM card (e.g., SIM1 (212) or SIM (214) of FIG. 2), network connection information for use in data connection with a public network and / or a non-public network, a first network profile including attribute information for use in data connection to a public network (e.g., a commercial network or a common network operated by an MNO), or a second network profile including attribute information for use in data connection to a non-public network (e.g., a private network operated by a carrier or user, a special network, a specialized network, a restricted network, or an e-UM 5G network for e-UM 5G service).

[0116] In one embodiment, the first network profile may include at least one of an MCC, an MNC, an APN / DNN, and / or an IP type associated with a public network. In one embodiment, the first network profile may include network connection information (e.g., at least one of an APN / DNN, a user name, a password, authentication information, or an IP type) pre-stored in the electronic device (300) associated with the public network and subscriber information (e.g., SIM card information from SIM1 (212)) associated with the public network, and / or may be updated based on status information of the electronic device (300).

[0117] In one embodiment, a public network may be configured to provide communication services, such as phone calls, text messages, or Internet access, to a wide area, such as a country, using designated wireless communication technologies (e.g., 3G, 4G, LTE, and / or 5G NR) over frequencies (e.g., licensed frequencies) assigned to designated operators (e.g., MNOs).

[0118] In one embodiment, the second network profile may include at least one of an MCC, an MNC, an APN / DNN, and / or an IP type associated with a public network. In one embodiment, the second network profile may include network connection information (e.g., at least one of an APN / DNN, a user name, a password, authentication information, or an IP type) pre-stored in the electronic device (300) (e.g., the OS profile DB (606)) associated with a non-public network and subscriber information (e.g., SIM card information from SIM2 (214)) associated with the non-public network. In one embodiment, the second network profile may be generated and / or updated based on state information of the electronic device (300) through a model generated by machine learning by the ML mediator (610). In one embodiment, when the second network profile is generated and / or updated by machine learning, the second network profile may further include machine learning model information.

[0119] In one embodiment, a non-public network, unlike a public network operated by an MNO, may be configured to provide customized services to users (e.g., individuals or businesses) in a specific space (e.g., a building, facility, location, etc.) over a licensed frequency band within a designated spectrum (e.g., at least one of 3.5 GHz to 4.9 GHz, 23 GHz to 30 GHz, the n79 band (e.g., 4.4 GHz to 5.0 GHz), or the n257 band (e.g., 26.5 GHz to 29.5 GHz)). The non-public network may use the same or different wireless communication technology as the public network and may be operated by the same or different operator as the public network. The non-public network may be configured to provide customized services within a limited area (e.g., a geographic region).

[0120] In one embodiment, the ML profile DB (608) can store information learned by a machine learning algorithm (e.g., an ML user profile). In one embodiment, the AI ​​processor (620) can learn status information monitored by the ML mediator (610) to recognize unique operation patterns of the electronic device (300) and the user, and generate the ML user profile based on the operation patterns. The ML user profile can provide a criterion for determining entry or exit to a non-public network. The ML user profile can be used by the ML mediator (610) to distinguish between the range of a public network and the range of a non-public network. The ML mediator (610) can monitor status information of the electronic device (300) using the ML user profile, analyze the difference between the monitored status information and the ML user profile, determine entry / exit to a non-public network, and notify the profile manager (604) of the entry / exit to the non-public network.

[0121] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for performing network switching between a public network and a non-public network according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Depending on the embodiments, at least one of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or executed in a different order. In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be executed by the processor (302) of the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be implemented as one or more instructions stored in the memory (304) of the electronic device (300).

[0122] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 702, an electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302) of FIG. 3) may establish a connection (e.g., a data connection) with a public network (e.g., the first network node (202) of FIG. 2). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may read a first network profile for use in a data connection in a public network from an OS profile DB (606), apply the first network profile, and then establish a connection with the public network based on the first network profile.

[0123] In operation 704, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may obtain status information of the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, the status information may include at least one of location information of the electronic device (300), mobile device management (MDM) information (e.g., near field communication (NFC) identification information), or application information generated by execution of an application related to a non-public network. Embodiments related to the status information may be described below with reference to FIG. 9.

[0124] In operation 706, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine (e.g., predict) that it is about to enter a service area (e.g., service area (208)) corresponding to a non-public network based on the result of performing machine learning using the state information as input. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine that the electronic device (300) is about to enter a service area corresponding to a non-public network based on the information learned by the machine learning. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine whether to apply a second network profile related to a non-public network in the electronic device (300) based on the information learned by the machine learning.

[0125] In the present disclosure, detecting that an electronic device (300) is about to enter a non-public network (e.g., a service area corresponding to a non-public network) may be used with the same or similar meaning as determining to apply a second network profile related to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may analyze the results of machine learning (e.g., learned information) using the above-described state information as input according to specified criteria to determine whether to enter a non-public network or whether to apply the second network profile.

[0126] If the electronic device (300) detects that it is about to enter a non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may proceed to operation 708. If the electronic device (300) does not detect that it is about to enter a non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may return to operation 704.

[0127] In operation 708, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may apply a second network profile to be used for data connection in a non-public network before the electronic device (300) enters an area corresponding to a non-public network (e.g., the service area (208)). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may read the second network profile from the OS profile DB (606) and apply the second network profile before the electronic device (300) enters the area corresponding to a non-public network (e.g., the service area (208)). In one embodiment, applying the second network profile may include storing the second network profile read from the OS profile DB (606) in an internal memory (602a) of the OS (602) so that the second network profile can be quickly used by the OS (602).

[0128] In operation 710, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may perform a transition (e.g., a first network transition) from a public network to a non-public network based on the second network profile when the electronic device (300) enters an area corresponding to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the first network transition may include an operation of performing a network attach to the non-public network and / or an operation of establishing a data connection to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the first network transition may include an operation of disconnecting a connection with a public network (e.g., a data connection with the public network and / or a virtual private network (VPN) connection for use of the non-public network).

[0129] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform the first network transition incrementally by performing an action to ensure that execution of an application associated with the public network is terminated and / or an action to regulate (e.g., limit or stop) data transmission associated with the public network before transitioning from the public network to the non-public network.

[0130] In operation 712, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may provide at least one first function based on a transition from a public network to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the at least one first function may include at least one of an operation of providing a location-based service corresponding to a non-public network based on location information of the electronic device (300), an operation of controlling the electronic device (300) to have a security level corresponding to the non-public network, or an operation of resolving an error occurring when transitioning from a public network to a non-public network.

[0131] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may be configured to apply a first network profile corresponding to a public network before the electronic device (300) leaves an area corresponding to a non-public network based on the results of machine learning that inputs state information of the electronic device (300), and when the electronic device (300) leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, perform a transition (e.g., a second network transition) from the non-public network to the public network based on the first network profile, and provide at least one second function related to the public network based on the second network transition.

[0132] In one embodiment, the second network transition may include an operation of establishing a network connection to a public network and / or an operation of establishing a data connection to a public network. In one embodiment, the second network transition may include an operation of terminating a connection to a non-public network (e.g., a data connection to a non-public network).

[0133] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform the second network transition gradually by performing an action to ensure that execution of an application associated with the non-public network is terminated and / or an action to adjust (e.g., reduce or stop) the amount of data transmission associated with the non-public network before transitioning from the non-public network to the public network.

[0134] In one embodiment, the at least one second function may include at least one of an operation of providing a location-based service corresponding to a public network based on location information of the electronic device (300), an operation of controlling the electronic device (300) to have a security level corresponding to the public network, or an operation of resolving an error occurring when switching from a non-public network to a public network.

[0135] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for determining network entry and exit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Depending on the embodiments, at least one of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or executed in a different order. In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be executed by a processor of an electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302 of FIG. 3 ). In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be implemented as one or more instructions stored in a memory of the electronic device (300) (e.g., memory 304 of FIG. 3 ).

[0136] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 802, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302) of FIG. 3) may perform machine learning (ML) based on state information of the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, the ML mediator (610) of FIG. 6 may implement the machine learning function through the AI ​​processor (620) of FIG. 6. The ML mediator (610) may implement machine learning processes, techniques, and algorithms including recommender systems, anomaly detection, two-class classification, etc. The machine learning process may set machine learning parameters by specified options (e.g., the number of trees for decision trees). The ML mediator (610) may determine patterns, correlations, features, statistics, predictions, and classifications of input data corresponding to the state information.

[0137] In operation 804, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may generate an ML user profile to be used to determine transitions between non-public and public networks. In one embodiment, the ML mediator (610) may monitor state information of the electronic device (300) over time to generate and / or update the ML user profile. Embodiments related to the operation of analyzing state information by machine learning may be described below with reference to FIG. 9.

[0138] In step 806, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may determine whether to transition between a non-public network and a public network based on the state information of the electronic device (300) and the ML user profile. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may monitor changes in actions of the electronic device (300) (e.g., collection of MDM, change in location, or execution of an application) and user actions over time to determine whether the electronic device (300) is about to enter or leave an area corresponding to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may determine whether to transition between a non-public network and a public network based on whether the electronic device (300) is about to enter or leave an area corresponding to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform machine learning using the state information as input, and determine the entry or exit based on the results learned by the machine learning.

[0139] In operation 808, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine whether it has decided to transition from a public network to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine, based on a specified condition, whether it has detected that the electronic device (300) is about to enter an area corresponding to a non-public network while connected to a public network in order to determine the transition from a public network to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may identify that the electronic device (300) is about to exit an area corresponding to a public network and move to an area corresponding to a non-public network based on learned information (e.g., ML user profile) of machine learning that takes state information of the electronic device (300) as input. If the electronic device (300) determines to switch to a non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may proceed to operation 810. If the electronic device (300) does not determine to switch to a non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may proceed to operation 812.

[0140] In operation 810, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform a transition from a public network to a non-public network (e.g., a first network transition). Embodiments related to performing the first network transition may be described below with reference to FIG. 10. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may output a user notification indicating that it has entered a non-public network based on determining to transition to a non-public network.

[0141] In operation 812, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine whether it has decided to transition from a non-public network to a public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine, based on a specified condition, whether it has detected that the electronic device (300) is about to exit an area corresponding to the non-public network while connected to the non-public network, in order to determine the transition from the non-public network to the public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may identify that the electronic device (300) is about to exit an area corresponding to the non-public network and move to an area corresponding to the public network based on learned information (e.g., ML user profile) of machine learning that takes as input state information of the electronic device (300). If the electronic device (300) determines to switch to a public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may proceed to operation 814. If the electronic device (300) does not determine to switch to a public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may terminate the procedure or return to operation 806.

[0142] In operation 814, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform a transition from a non-public network to a public network (e.g., a second network transition). Embodiments related to performing the second network transition may be described below with reference to FIG. 11. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may output a user notification indicating that it has exited the non-public network based on determining to transition to a public network.

[0143] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may generate / update a second network profile in operation 804, which may include at least one of data collection, data preprocessing, modeling, learning, verification, or profile setting, which will be described below.

[0144] In one embodiment, data collection may include the ML mediator (610) collecting state information related to the electronic device (300). The state information may include at least one of location information, MDM information, or application information. In one embodiment, the location information may include at least one of network cell information based on wireless connectivity (e.g., a cell identifier of a cell where the electronic device (300) is camping), positioning information acquired through Wi-Fi fine timing measurement (FTM), positioning information acquired through Bluetooth low energy (BLE) channel sounding, positioning information acquired through ultra-wideband (UWB) two way ranging (TWR), or geo-fence information based on global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

[0145] In one embodiment, data preprocessing may include a preprocessing step to remove noise or outliers from the collected state information. The preprocessing step may include standardizing and / or scaling the state information.

[0146] In one embodiment, modeling may include the ML arbitrator (610) generating a model for establishing a second network profile based on the preprocessed state information. The modeling may include at least one of regression analysis, clustering, or classification.

[0147] In one embodiment, the learning may include improving the generated model through a learning process. The learning process may be performed using at least one of the gradient descent method and / or the expectation maximization (EM) algorithm.

[0148] In one embodiment, validation may include evaluating the learned model through a validation process. The ML moderator (610) may use accuracy, recall, and / or precision as metrics for the validation process.

[0149] In one embodiment, profile setting may include the ML arbitrator (610) generating a second network profile using a model that has passed the validation process, or updating a previously generated second network profile.

[0150] In one embodiment, the MDM information may include NFC identification information acquired by the electronic device (300) or code information acquired from a machine-readable indicator. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may acquire the NFC identification information by tagging an NFC tag attached to a wall of a building or the like within an area corresponding to a non-public network. Based on the NFC identification information, the electronic device (300) may recognize that the electronic device (300) has entered or is about to enter an area of ​​the non-public network.

[0151] In one embodiment, the application information is information obtained through the execution of a designated application (e.g., an enterprise application), and may, for example, indicate the execution, logon, logout, or termination of the application. In one embodiment, the application information may indicate that a user option designated through the application (e.g., a user option related to the use of a non-public network) is activated (e.g., set or enabled). The electronic device (300) may determine to switch to a non-public network based on the execution of the application or the logging on through the application.

[0152] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610) of FIG. 6) may determine entry or exit into an area corresponding to a non-public network based on at least one of a change in location information over time, a change in MDM information, or a change in application information at operation 806.

[0153] In one embodiment, the location information may include GNSS-based geo-fence information. The geo-fence information may indicate whether a receiver (e.g., electronic device (300)) has exited a virtual boundary for a beam area corresponding to a satellite (e.g., an area corresponding to a non-public network). The electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may track changes in the geo-fence information to determine whether the electronic device (300) has exited the area corresponding to the non-public network. For example, when the electronic device (300) moves out of the area, the geo-fence information may be updated according to the movement of the electronic device (300), and the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine whether the electronic device (300) has entered or exited the area corresponding to the non-public network based on the updated geo-fence information.

[0154] In one embodiment, the location information may include positioning information based on wireless connectivity, obtained based on at least one of network cell information, Wi-Fi FTM, BLE channel sounding, or UWB TWR. The electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may analyze the positioning information to determine whether the electronic device (300) is entering or leaving an area corresponding to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine whether the electronic device (300) is entering or leaving an area corresponding to a non-public network based on identifying that the connection with at least one designated Wi-Fi access point (AP) has been lost.

[0155] In one embodiment, the MDM information may include code information obtained from a machine-readable indicator (e.g., an NFC tag), for example, NFC identification information. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may obtain the NFC identification information through a designated NFC tag and perform an authentication process based on the NFC identification information, thereby identifying that the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) has approached or entered an area corresponding to a non-public network and / or is permitted to use the non-public network.

[0156] In one embodiment, the application information may include application execution information indicating a state change of a specified application (e.g., an enterprise application associated with a non-public network). The application execution information may indicate that at least one of execution, termination, login, or logout of the specified enterprise application has occurred. The electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine that the electronic device (300) is about to enter an area associated with a non-public network based on detecting that the enterprise application is being executed or a login through the enterprise application. The electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine that the electronic device (300) is about to leave an area associated with a non-public network based on detecting that the enterprise application is being terminated or a logout through the enterprise application.

[0157] In one embodiment, the application information may represent a user option set by a given application (e.g., an enterprise application associated with a non-public network). The electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may analyze the user option information set for the electronic device (300) and, based on the user option being set (e.g., enabled), determine that the electronic device (300) is to apply (e.g., activate) a second network profile associated with the non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may determine whether to apply (e.g., activate) the second network profile associated with the non-public network based on the user option information together with location information or application execution information.

[0158] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can analyze state information of the electronic device (300), e.g., location information, to obtain patterns related to entry and exit into a non-public network. For example, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can determine entry or exit into a non-public network when a change in GNSS-based geofence information exceeds a specified threshold. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can collect user feedback indicating whether the result of determining entry or exit into a non-public network is accurate, and adjust the threshold based on the user feedback.

[0159] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can preprocess the collected state information and apply it to a previously learned machine learning model. The machine learning model can analyze changes in the state information to predict whether the electronic device (300) will enter or exit a non-public network. In one embodiment, the ML mediator (610) can predict whether the electronic device (300) will enter or exit a non-public network based on information learned by the machine learning model (e.g., ML user profile) and transmit the predicted result to the profile manager (604).

[0160] In one embodiment, when an electronic device (300) is predicted to enter or exit a non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can perform a transition (e.g., a first network transition or a second network transition) and a seamless data connection between the public network and the non-public network.

[0161] In one embodiment, for seamless data connection, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can prepare for a network transition (e.g., a first network transition or a second network transition) between the public network and the non-public network in advance, before the electronic device (300) enters or exits the non-public network, at a time when entry or exit into the non-public network is predicted. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can perform the network transition (e.g., a first network transition or a second network transition) between the public network and the non-public network gradually.

[0162] In one embodiment, when an entry into a non-public network is predicted, if a user is using a mission critical service (e.g., large-capacity media streaming, video conferencing, or file downloading) over a public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may predict the end time of the service before performing the transition to the non-public network or determine through user confirmation whether to perform the transition to the non-public network immediately or to wait for completion of a task through the service while maintaining a data connection with the public network for the service for a certain period of time.

[0163] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform a transition to a non-public network after the service is terminated. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may display a UI for receiving input on whether to perform a transition to a non-public network while the service is in progress, and perform a transition to a non-public network based on user input received through the UI.

[0164] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may sequentially terminate at least one data connection being used in the public network and / or terminate at least one application or data transmission associated with the public network, either in bulk or sequentially, before the electronic device (300) enters the non-public network at a time when entry into the non-public network is predicted. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may sequentially terminate at least one data connection being used in the non-public network and / or terminate at least one application or data transmission associated with the non-public network, either in bulk or sequentially, before the electronic device (300) leaves the non-public network at a time when exit from the non-public network is predicted.

[0165] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can handle errors that occur during network switching between a public network and a non-public network. In one embodiment, if a temporary network failure occurs during network switching between a public network and a non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can wait for a specified period of time and then perform the network switching again. In one embodiment, if repetitive network failures occur during network switching between a public network and a non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can display information notifying the network failure and / or network switching failure and provide the user with guidance information for recovering from the network failure.

[0166] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may provide a location-based service related to a non-public network based on a network transition from a public network to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may activate a location information collection function of a designated application within an area corresponding to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may deactivate the location information collection function of the application after the network transition from the non-public network to the public network.

[0167] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can adjust (e.g., limit to less than a specified value) the amount of data transmitted (or the rate of transmission) associated with a public network based on a network transition from a public network to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can adjust (e.g., limit to less than a specified value) the amount of data transmitted (or the rate of transmission) associated with a non-public network based on a network transition from a non-public network to a public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can adjust (e.g., limit to less than a specified value) the amount of data transmitted (or the rate of transmission) associated with a public network or a non-public network while performing a network transition between a public network and a non-public network.

[0168] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may control the electronic device (300) to operate with a security level for the non-public network within a region corresponding to the non-public network based on network switching between the public network and the non-public network. In one embodiment, the security level for the non-public network may be lower than the security level for the public network.

[0169] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining machine learning based on state information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 9, the ML arbitrator (610) may include at least one of a model training module (920), a model deploy module (922), a monitoring module (924), an evaluate module (926), a model retrain module (928), or a data update module. The ML arbitrator (610) may receive state information including at least one of network cell information (902), NFC identification information (904), geofence information (906), Wi-Fi FTM positioning information (908), BLE channel sounding positioning information (910), UWB TWR positioning information (912), application information (914), user option information (916), or enterprise policy information (918).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the model training module (920) can extract a pattern of the input state information through a designated machine learning algorithm and generate a machine learning model through model training. The model deployment module (922) can deploy the trained machine learning model. The monitoring module (924) can determine whether the electronic device (300) has entered an area corresponding to a non-public network or has left an area corresponding to a non-public network based on the learned information (e.g., ML user profile) of the machine learning model by monitoring a change in the state information. The evaluation module (926) can analyze the pattern of the state information based on the monitored result. The model retraining module (928) can retrain the machine learning model (e.g., ML user profile) based on the monitored result. The data update module (930) can update the data of the retrained machine learning model. The updated data (932) corresponding to the retrained machine learning model can be input again to the model training module (920). The above retrained machine learning model (e.g., ML user profile) can be stored in the ML profile DB (608) by the profile manager (604).

[0172] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for switching to a non-public network according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Depending on the embodiments, at least one of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or executed in a different order. In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be executed by the processor (302) of the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be implemented as one or more instructions stored in the memory (304) of the electronic device (300).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1002, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may identify that the electronic device (300) is about to enter an area corresponding to a non-public network (e.g., the service area (208)). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may identify that the electronic device (300) is about to enter an area corresponding to a non-public network based on learned information of machine learning that inputs state information of the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, the profile manager (604) may receive an entry event of a non-public network from the ML mediator (610). In one embodiment, identifying that the electronic device (300) is about to enter an area corresponding to a non-public network (e.g., service area (208)) may have the same meaning as determining to apply (e.g., activate) a second network profile corresponding to the non-public network while the electronic device (300) is connected to a public network.

[0174] At operation 1004, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may determine whether a VPN connection exists with respect to a non-public network via a public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may determine that a VPN connection exists with respect to the non-public network based on identifying that the electronic device (300) is connected to the public network and that an IP address assigned to the electronic device (300) is assigned for a VPN of the non-public network. If no VPN connection exists, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may proceed to operation 1008. If a VPN connection exists, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may proceed to operation 1006. At operation 1006, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor 302) may terminate the VPN connection and proceed to operation 1008. The electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) can terminate the VPN connection and update the IP address of the electronic device (300).

[0175] In operation 1008, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may obtain second network connection information related to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may load the second network connection information from the OS profile DB (606). In one embodiment, the second network connection information may include at least one of an APN / DNN, a user name, a password, network authentication information, or an IP type related to the non-public network.

[0176] In operation 1010, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may select a SIM (e.g., SIM2 (214) of FIG. 2) or an eSIM) corresponding to a non-public network for access to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may select SIM2 (214) corresponding to the non-public network and read subscriber information from SIM2 (214) without user input to confirm connection to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the MBB device (310) may include SIM2 (214) corresponding to the non-public network, and the profile manager (604) may transmit a signal to the MBB device (310) notifying that SIM2 (214) has been selected.

[0177] In operation 1012, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform a network connection to a non-public network based on subscriber information read from SIM2 (214). In one embodiment, the network connection may include operations of exchanging authentication information for use of the non-public network, updating the location of the electronic device (300), and setting a security mode. In one embodiment, after the network connection, the electronic device (300) may enter an idle state in the non-public network.

[0178] In operation 1014, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may apply (e.g., activate) a second network profile corresponding to a non-public network. In one embodiment, the second network profile may be generated based on network connection information and subscriber information corresponding to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the second network profile may include, as attribute information for use in data connection in a non-public network, at least one of an MCC, an MNC, an APN / DNN, and / or an IP type.

[0179] In operation 1016, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may establish a data connection with a non-public network based on the second network profile. Based on the transition from the public network to the non-public network by establishing a data connection with the non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may provide at least one first function related to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the at least one first function may include at least one of a location-based service, setting a security level, or error resolution.

[0180] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for switching to a public network according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Depending on the embodiments, at least one of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or executed in a different order. In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be executed by the processor (302) of the electronic device (300). In one embodiment, at least one of the operations described below may be implemented as one or more instructions stored in the memory (304) of the electronic device (300).

[0181] Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1102, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may identify that the electronic device (300) is about to exit an area corresponding to a non-public network (e.g., the service area (208)). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the processor (302)) may identify that the electronic device (300) is about to exit an area corresponding to a non-public network and move to an area corresponding to a public network based on learned information (e.g., an ML user profile) of machine learning that takes state information of the electronic device (300) as input. In one embodiment, the profile manager (604) may receive an exit event of a non-public network from the ML arbitrator (610). In one embodiment, identifying that the electronic device (300) is about to leave an area corresponding to a non-public network (e.g., service area (208)) may have the same meaning as determining to apply (e.g., activate) a first network profile corresponding to a public network while the electronic device (300) is connected to the non-public network.

[0182] In operation 1104, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may obtain first network connection information related to a public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may load the first network connection information from the OS profile DB (606). In one embodiment, the first network connection information may include at least one of an APN / DNN, a user name, a password, network authentication information, or an IP type related to the public network.

[0183] In operation 1106, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may select a SIM (e.g., SIM1 (212 of FIG. 2) or an eSIM) corresponding to the public network for access to the public network. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may select SIM1 (212) corresponding to the public network and read subscriber information from SIM1 (212) without user input to return to the public network. In one embodiment, the MBB device (310) may include SIM1 (212) corresponding to the public network, and the profile manager (604) may transmit a signal to the MBB device (310) notifying that SIM1 (212) has been selected.

[0184] In operation 1108, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may perform a network connection to a public network based on subscriber information read from SIM1 (212). In one embodiment, the network connection may include operations of exchanging authentication information for use of the public network, updating the location of the electronic device (300), and setting a security mode. In one embodiment, after the network connection, the electronic device (300) may enter an idle state in the public network.

[0185] In operation 1110, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may apply (e.g., activate) a first network profile corresponding to a public network. In one embodiment, the first network profile may be generated based on network connection information and subscriber information corresponding to the public network. In one embodiment, the first network profile may include, as attribute information for use in data connection in a public network, at least one of an MCC, an MNC, an APN / DNN, and / or an IP type.

[0186] In operation 1112, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may establish a data connection with a public network based on the first network profile. Based on the transition from the public network to the non-public network by establishing a data connection with the non-public network, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may provide at least one second function related to the public network. In one embodiment, the at least one second function may include at least one of a location-based service, setting a security level, or error resolution.

[0187] At step 1114, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine whether the seamless connection option is activated (e.g., enabled). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may determine whether the seamless connection option is activated through device settings of the electronic device (300) or application settings of an application associated with a non-public network. If the seamless connection option is activated, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may proceed to step 1116. If the seamless connection option is not activated, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may terminate the procedure.

[0188] In operation 1116, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may establish a VPN connection with a non-public network through a public network and update an IP address. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) (e.g., processor (302)) may be assigned an IP address to be used in the VPN connection to the non-public network.

[0189] FIGS. 12A and 12B are sequence diagrams illustrating a procedure for performing network switching according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Depending on the embodiments, at least one of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or executed in a different order. While the electronic device (300) will be described herein as accessing the network via the MBB device (310), it should be understood that the MBB device (310) in the present disclosure may be replaced with a cellular modem (e.g., the communication circuit (306) of FIG. 3 ) included in the electronic device (300).

[0190] Referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B , in operation 1202, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610) of FIG. 6 ) may execute a machine learning function. In operation 1204, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610)) may perform machine learning using specified state information (e.g., at least one of location information, MDM information, or application information) as input, and may create or update an ML user profile representing attributes to be used for determining entry or exit to a non-public network based on information learned through the machine learning. The created or updated ML user profile may be stored in the ML profile DB (608).

[0191] In operation 1206, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610)) may obtain an ML user profile from the ML user profile DB (608) to be used for determining entry into a non-public network. In operation 1208, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610)) may determine transition to a non-public network based on the ML user profile. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) determining transition to a non-public network may mean determining to apply (e.g., activate) a second network profile associated with a non-public network based on detecting that the electronic device (300) is about to enter an area corresponding to a non-public network while being connected (e.g., connected) to a public network.

[0192] At operation 1210, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610)) may notify the profile manager (604) of a transition to a non-public network (e.g., an entry event to the non-public network). At operation 1212, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the profile manager (604)) may determine that a seamless connection setting related to the non-public network is activated (e.g., enabled).

[0193] At operation 1214, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may transmit a signal to the MBB device (310) requesting selection of a SIM card (e.g., SIM2 (214) or eSIM of FIG. 2) associated with a non-public network. At operation 1214a, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may receive subscriber information (e.g., SIM card information) read from SIM2 (214) from the MBB device (310).

[0194] In operation 1216, the MBB device (310) may perform a network attach procedure with a second network node (e.g., the second network node (204) of FIG. 2) belonging to a non-public network using subscriber information read from SIM2 (214). In operation 1216a, the MBB device (310) may transmit a notification signal indicating that network attachment to the non-public network has been completed to the electronic device (300) (e.g., the profile manager (604)).

[0195] In operation 1218, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may request the OS (602) to delete an existing profile set in the OS (602) (e.g., a first network profile associated with a public network). In response to the request, the OS (602) may delete the first network profile stored in the internal memory (602a) of the OS (602).

[0196] In operation 1220, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may obtain a second network profile from the OS profile DB (606). In one embodiment, the second network profile may be generated or updated based on machine-learned information by the ML arbitrator (610). In operation 1222, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may apply (e.g., activate) the second network profile to the OS (602) while maintaining a connection with the public network before entering an area corresponding to a non-public network. In one embodiment, applying the second network profile may include storing the second network profile in an internal memory (602a) of the OS (602).

[0197] In operation 1224, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may transmit a request signal requesting a data connection to the non-public network to the MBB device (310). The request signal may be transmitted to the MBB device (310) based on a second network profile via the OS (602). In operation 1226, the MBB device (310) may establish a data connection with the second network node (204). In operation 1228, the MBB device (310) may transmit a notification signal (e.g., data connection notification) indicating that the establishment of the data connection with the second network node (204) is complete to the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)). The electronic device (300) may perform at least one first function (e.g., communication service and / or location-based service) related to the non-public network via the data connection with the second network node (204).

[0198] In operation 1228, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610)) may obtain an ML user profile from the ML user profile DB (608) to be used for determining departure from a non-public network. In one embodiment, the ML user profile may be updated by reflecting information learned through machine learning. In operation 1230, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML mediator (610)) may determine transition to a public network based on the ML user profile. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) determining transition to a public network may mean determining to apply (e.g., activate) a first network profile associated with a public network based on detecting that the electronic device (300) is about to depart from an area corresponding to a non-public network while connected (e.g., connected) to the non-public network.

[0199] At operation 1232, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the ML arbitrator (610)) may notify the profile manager (604) of a transition to a public network (e.g., a departure event from a non-public network). At operation 1234, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the profile manager (604)) may transmit a signal to the MBB device (310) requesting selection of a SIM card (e.g., SIM1 (212) or eSIM of FIG. 2) associated with the public network. At operation 1234a, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the profile manager (604)) may receive subscriber information (e.g., SIM card information) read from the SIM1 (212) from the MBB device (310).

[0200] In operation 1236, the MBB device (310) may perform a network connection procedure with a first network node (e.g., the first network node (202) of FIG. 2) belonging to a public network using subscriber information read from SIM1 (212). In operation 1236a, the MBB device (310) may transmit a notification signal indicating that network connection to the public network has been completed to the electronic device (300) (e.g., the profile manager (604)).

[0201] In operation 1238, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may request the OS (602) to delete an existing profile set in the OS (602) (e.g., a second network profile associated with a non-public network). In response to the request, the OS (602) may delete the second network profile stored in the internal memory (602a) of the OS (602).

[0202] In operation 1240, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may obtain a first network profile from the OS profile DB (606). In operation 1242, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may apply (e.g., activate) the first network profile to the OS (602) while maintaining the connection with the non-public network before leaving the area corresponding to the non-public network. In one embodiment, applying the first network profile may include storing the first network profile in the internal memory (602a) of the OS (602).

[0203] In operation 1244, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may transmit a request signal requesting a data connection to the public network to the MBB device (310). The request signal may be transmitted to the MBB device (310) based on a first network profile via the OS (602). In operation 1246, the MBB device (310) may establish a data connection with the first network node (202). In operation 1248, the MBB device (310) may transmit a notification signal (e.g., data connection notification) indicating that the establishment of the data connection with the first network node (202) is complete to the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)). The electronic device (300) may perform at least one second function (e.g., communication service and / or location-based service) related to the public network via the data connection with the first network node (202).

[0204] At operation 1250, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may determine that the seamless connection option is activated (e.g., enabled). At operation 1252, the electronic device (300) (e.g., profile manager (604)) may transmit a signal to the MBB device (310) requesting to establish a VPN connection associated with a non-public network. At operation 1254, the MBB device (310) may transmit a VPN connection request associated with the non-public network to the first network node (202). At operation 1256, the first network node (202) may establish a VPN connection associated with the electronic device (300) and the second network node (204). At operation 1258, the first network node (202) may transmit a response (e.g., VPN connection complete) to the MBB device (310) indicating that the VPN connection associated with the non-public network is established. At operation 1260, the MBB device (310) may transmit a notification signal (e.g., a non-public VPN connection response) to the electronic device (300) (e.g., a profile manager (604)) indicating that a VPN connection is established.

[0205] Embodiments of the present disclosure can dynamically and in real time perform network switching between a public network and a non-public network by reflecting the area corresponding to the non-public network in the electronic device (300) and the location information and user actions of the electronic device (300).

[0206] Embodiments of the present disclosure can quickly and efficiently perform switching between a public network and a non-public network without user intervention or connection interruption by detecting when an electronic device (300) enters or leaves an area corresponding to a non-public network through machine learning using state information of the electronic device (300) as input.

[0207] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide seamless communication continuity even when switching between public and non-public networks by allowing an electronic device (300) to establish a VPN for a non-public network through a public network.

[0208] An electronic device (300) according to one embodiment may include at least one communication circuit (306) connectable to a public network or a non-public network, at least one processor (302) including a processing circuit, and a memory (304) storing instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to establish a connection with a public network based on a first network profile corresponding to the public network through the at least one communication circuit. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to obtain state information of the electronic device. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to apply, to an operating system (OS) of the electronic device, a second network profile corresponding to the non-public network while the connection with the public network is maintained before the electronic device enters an area corresponding to the non-public network, based on the state information. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform a first network transition from the public network to the non-public network based on the second network profile through the at least one communication circuit, based on the electronic device entering the area corresponding to the non-public network.The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to provide at least one first function related to the non-public network based on the first network transition from the public network to the non-public network.

[0209] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device, based on the state information, to apply the first network profile corresponding to the public network to the OS of the electronic device while maintaining a connection with the non-public network before the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, perform a second network transition from the non-public network to the public network based on the first network profile when the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, and provide at least one second function related to the public network based on the second network transition from the non-public network to the public network.

[0210] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform machine learning using the state information as input and to apply the first network profile or the second network profile based on information learned by the machine learning.

[0211] In one embodiment, the status information may be obtained based on at least one of mobile device management (MDM) information obtained by the electronic device, location information based on radio connectivity of the electronic device, an enterprise policy related to the non-public network, a user option set on the electronic device, or application information obtained through execution of an application related to the non-public network.

[0212] In one embodiment, the MDM information may include near-field communication (NFC) identification information acquired by the electronic device. In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to acquire the NFC identification information from a machine-readable indicator through a camera, and to determine, based on the NFC identification information, that the electronic device has entered the area corresponding to the non-public network.

[0213] In one embodiment, the location information may include positioning information obtained based on at least one of Wi-Fi FTM (Fine Timing Measurement), BLE channel sounding, or UWB TWR (Two Way Ranging).

[0214] In one embodiment, the location information may include geofence information obtained based on a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

[0215] In one embodiment, the application information may include at least one of information about the execution, termination, login, or logout of the application, or information about the activation or deactivation of a specified user option through the application.

[0216] In one embodiment, the at least one first function may include a first location-based service corresponding to the non-public network. In one embodiment, the at least one second function may include a second location-based service corresponding to the public network.

[0217] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, control the electronic device to operate with a first security level corresponding to the non-public network, at least as part of an operation of providing the at least one first function, and control the electronic device to operate with a second security level corresponding to the public network, at least as part of an operation of providing the at least one second function.

[0218] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to, as at least part of an operation of providing the at least one first function, resolve a first error occurring when transitioning from the public network to the non-public network, and to, as at least part of an operation of providing the at least one second function, resolve a second error occurring when transitioning from the non-public network to the public network.

[0219] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify, based on the state information, that execution of an application associated with the public network has ended before switching from the public network to the non-public network, and to identify, based on the state information, that execution of an application associated with the non-public network has ended before switching from the non-public network to the public network.

[0220] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to reduce a first amount of data transmission associated with the public network or terminate data transmission associated with the public network before switching from the public network to the non-public network based on the state information, and to reduce a second amount of data transmission associated with the non-public network or terminate data transmission associated with the non-public network before switching from the non-public network to the public network based on the state information.

[0221] In one embodiment, the non-public network may be configured to support at least one of a frequency band of 3.5 GHz to 4.9 GHz or a frequency band of 23 GHz to 30 GHz.

[0222] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs may include instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (302) of an electronic device (300), cause the electronic device to: establish a connection with a public network; obtain state information of the electronic device; activate, based on the state information, a second network profile corresponding to the non-public network while the connection with the public network is maintained before the electronic device enters an area corresponding to the non-public network; perform, based on the entry of the electronic device into the area corresponding to the non-public network, a first network transition from the public network to the non-public network based on the second network profile through the at least one communication circuit; and provide, based on the first network transition from the public network to the non-public network, at least one first function related to the non-public network.

[0223] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to, based on the state information, activate a first network profile corresponding to the public network while maintaining a connection with the non-public network before the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, perform a second network transition from the non-public network to the public network based on the first network profile when the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, and provide at least one second function related to the public network based on the second network transition from the non-public network to the public network.

[0224] In one embodiment, the status information may be obtained based on at least one of location information, mobile device management (MDM) information, or application information associated with the non-public network.

[0225] In one embodiment, the location information may include positioning information obtained based on at least one of Wi-Fi Fine Timing Measurement (FTM), BLE channel sounding, or UWB Two Way Ranging (TWR); and / or geofence information obtained based on a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). In one embodiment, the MDM information may include near-field communication (NFC) identification information obtained by the electronic device.

[0226] In one embodiment, the application information may include at least one of information about the execution, termination, login, or logout of an application associated with the non-public network, or information about the activation or deactivation of a specified user option through the application.

[0227] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0228] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0229] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0230] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0231] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0232] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (300), At least one communication circuit (306) connectable to a public network or a non-public network; At least one processor (302) comprising a processing circuit; and A memory (304) for storing instructions, wherein the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Establishing a connection with the public network based on a first network profile corresponding to the public network through at least one communication circuit; Obtain status information of the above electronic device, Based on the above state information, before the electronic device enters an area corresponding to the non-public network, a second network profile corresponding to the non-public network is applied to the operating system (OS) of the electronic device while the connection with the public network is maintained, Upon the electronic device entering the area corresponding to the non-public network, a first network transition is performed from the public network to the non-public network based on the second network profile through the at least one communication circuit, An electronic device, based on said first network transition from said public network to said non-public network, providing at least one first function related to said non-public network.

2. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device, Based on the above state information, before the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, the first network profile corresponding to the public network is applied to the OS of the electronic device while the connection with the non-public network is maintained; When the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, a second network transition is performed from the non-public network to the public network based on the first network profile, An electronic device that provides at least one second function related to the public network based on the second network switching from the non-public network to the public network.

3. In the second paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device, Perform machine learning using the above state information as input, An electronic device that applies the first network profile or the second network profile based on information learned by the machine learning.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, the status information is: An electronic device comprising at least one of mobile device management (MDM) information obtained by the electronic device, location information based on radio connectivity of the electronic device, an enterprise policy related to the non-public network, a user option set on the electronic device, or application information obtained through execution of an application related to the non-public network.

5. In the fourth paragraph, the MDM information includes NFC (near-field communication) identification information acquired by the electronic device, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Obtaining the NFC identification information from the machine-readable indicator through the camera, An electronic device that determines, based on the NFC identification information, that the electronic device enters the area corresponding to the non-public network.

6. In paragraph 4, the location information is: Positioning information obtained based on at least one of Wi-Fi FTM (Fine Timing Measurement), BLE channel sounding, or UWB TWR (Two Way Ranging), and / or An electronic device comprising geofence information obtained based on a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

7. In paragraph 4, the application information is: An electronic device comprising at least one of information about the execution, termination, login, or logout of the application, or information about the activation or deactivation of a specified user option through the application.

8. In any one of paragraphs 2 to 7, the at least one first function comprises a first location-based service corresponding to the non-public network, An electronic device wherein said at least one second function comprises a second location-based service corresponding to said public network.

9. In any one of paragraphs 2 to 8, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: As at least part of the operation of providing at least one first function, controlling the electronic device to operate with a first security level corresponding to the non-public network; An electronic device, which controls the electronic device to operate with a second security level corresponding to the public network, as at least part of the operation of providing at least one second function.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: As at least a part of the operation of providing at least one first function, resolving a first error that occurs when switching from the public network to the non-public network, An electronic device, which, as at least part of an operation of providing at least one second function, resolves a second error that occurs when switching from the non-public network to the public network.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Based on the above state information, before switching from the public network to the non-public network, identify that the execution of an application related to the public network is terminated, An electronic device that identifies that execution of an application associated with the non-public network has been terminated before switching from the non-public network to the public network based on the status information.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Before switching from the public network to the non-public network based on the above state information, reduce the first data transmission amount related to the public network or terminate the data transmission related to the public network, An electronic device that reduces a second data transmission amount associated with the non-public network or terminates data transmission associated with the non-public network before switching from the non-public network to the public network based on the status information.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The non-public network is an electronic device configured to support at least one of a frequency band of 3.5 GHz to 4.9 GHz or a frequency band of 23 GHz to 30 GHz.

14. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (302) of an electronic device (300), cause the electronic device to: Establish a connection with a public network, Obtain status information of the above electronic device, Based on the above state information, before the electronic device enters an area corresponding to a non-public network, a second network profile corresponding to the non-public network is activated while the connection with the public network is maintained, Upon the electronic device entering the area corresponding to the non-public network, a first network transition is performed from the public network to the non-public network based on the second network profile, A storage medium comprising instructions for providing at least one first function related to the non-public network based on the first network transition from the public network to the non-public network.

15. In the 14th paragraph, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Based on the above state information, before the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, a first network profile corresponding to the public network is activated while the connection with the non-public network is maintained, When the electronic device leaves the area corresponding to the non-public network, a second network transition is performed from the non-public network to the public network based on the first network profile, A storage medium providing at least one second function related to the public network based on the second network transition from the non-public network to the public network.

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