3 results about "Electronic serial number" patented technology

Approaches are described herein for link-layer address concealment for transmission security (TRANSEC) enabled (TE) terminals in satellite communication networks. For example, TE terminals can randomly select a proposed masked system assigned identifier (mSAI), which is a temporary identifier different from any real identifiers of the terminal (e.g., a real SAI, real electronic serial number, etc.). The ground station (e.g., inroute group manager) checks availability of the mSAI. If available, the request is acknowledged, the mSAI is assigned to the terminal, and bandwidth is allocated to the terminal using the mSAI. Subsequent allocated bursts can be sent by the terminal using the allocated bandwidth based on the mSAI. Some embodiments include techniques for handling requests for an unavailable mSAI, simultaneous requests by different terminals for the same mSAI, periodic changes of mSAIs for added security, and use of mSAI-related timers to support additional features.

Approaches are described herein for securely initializing a TRANSEC-enabled terminal (TET) in a satellite communication network. At a secure location, a unique Terminal Master Key and Electronic Serial Number, are securely burned into the terminal's memory. Upon booting, the terminal verifies its identity using a signed TE file and encrypted keys. When deployed, the terminal initially sends an unallocated burst with a fake ESN to obtain bandwidth allocation (e.g., from an inroute bandwidth allocator). The terminal proceeds with an initial association request using a randomly generated identifier, followed by a transport-layer-secure registration process (e.g., with a network management system over HTTPS). After successful registration, the TET receives link-layer key materials and shifts to using its real ESN with link-layer security (LLS) for subsequent communications.

Approaches are described herein for link-layer address concealment for transmission security (TRANSEC) enabled (TE) terminals in satellite communication networks. For example, TE terminals can randomly select a proposed masked system assigned identifier (mSAI), which is a temporary identifier different from any real identifiers of the terminal (e.g., a real SAI, real electronic serial number, etc.). The ground station (e.g., inroute group manager) checks availability of the mSAI. If available, the request is acknowledged, the mSAI is assigned to the terminal, and bandwidth is allocated to the terminal using the mSAI. Subsequent allocated bursts can be sent by the terminal using the allocated bandwidth based on the mSAI. Some embodiments include techniques for handling requests for an unavailable mSAI, simultaneous requests by different terminals for the same mSAI, periodic changes of mSAIs for added security, and use of mSAI-related timers to support additional features.