Dynamic Radio Network Access via Policy Tokens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication technologies limit dynamic access to radio networks, requiring preexisting agreements or configurations, restricting the ability of devices to seamlessly switch between different radio networks based on availability and suitability.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize structured tokens for dynamic access, allowing wireless devices to detect and negotiate access to transient networks without preconfigured agreements, using tokens that include identity attributes and usage parameters to facilitate communication over various radio protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If preexisting agreements or configurations are required for network access, then network security and management are simplified, but device flexibility and ability to switch between networks are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring policy rules and access criteria in the policy server before the device needs to access a network. When a device seeks access, the pre-established policies enable rapid evaluation and decision-making without complex real-time negotiations, thus improving flexibility while managing complexity through advance preparation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a policy server as an intermediary between devices and network providers. This mediator handles the complex access negotiation, authentication, and policy evaluation, allowing devices to flexibly access networks without needing built-in complexity for network management. The intermediary centralizes the complex logic while keeping device implementation simple
2Ease of operation
If manual configuration is used for network access, then security control is enhanced, but user convenience and automatic network switching are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the policy server continuously monitors device status, network conditions, and access patterns. Based on this feedback, the system automatically adjusts access decisions, selects appropriate networks, and updates policies dynamically. This automated feedback loop provides both convenience for users and maintained security through continuous evaluation against predefined criteria
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables self-service by allowing devices to automatically authenticate and access networks based on pre-configured policies without manual user intervention. The policy server autonomously evaluates access requests, verifies credentials, and grants or denies access based on established rules, providing both ease of operation and security through automated decision-making
3Productivity
If devices switch between networks dynamically, then connectivity and communication efficiency are improved, but network management complexity and authentication overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication and policy evaluation before the device actually needs to access a network. By pre-establishing access rights and evaluating policies in advance, the system reduces authentication time during actual network switching, allowing devices to quickly connect to networks based on pre-approved access rights while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic network access where devices can switch between networks based on real-time conditions such as network availability, signal quality, and current policies. The system dynamically evaluates access requests against pre-configured policies and adjusts network selection automatically, improving communication efficiency while managing authentication through dynamic policy enforcement rather than static pre-configuration
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AI summary
A method, system, and computer usable program product for dynamic access to radio networks are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A new radio network having a characteristic more suitable than a corresponding characteristic of a present radio network is detected. A request for access to the new radio network is sent, the request including a token, which includes structured information about a user, a device, a home network, or a billing service. Access to the new radio network is received. Switching is performed from the present radio network to the new radio network for wireless communication. The request for access to a radio network is received such that the requester is not known to a provider of the radio network. The requester is verified using a billing service provider or a home network provider identified in a token in the request. Upon verification, access is granted to the radio network.