Dynamic Session Management for Multi-Device Service Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of establishing individual network sessions for accessing integrated services is exacerbated by varied login procedures and authentication credentials, leading to suboptimal network performance and potential unauthorized access due to static session IDs based on device information rather than user authentication.
Innovation Solution
A seamless service enablement system using a single mobile directory number to activate multiple user devices and enable services, with dynamic session management, smart client-based security key and SIM management, and user authentication through identity verification and token exchange to ensure secure and efficient access to application services across multiple devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If individual network sessions are established for each user device, then network performance is optimized, but device complexity and authentication complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual network sessions into a single shared network connection. Multiple user devices share one network session established by the host device, eliminating the need for each device to establish separate authenticated connections. This reduces authentication complexity while maintaining network performance through the shared connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The host device's network session serves multiple functions and multiple devices simultaneously. A single authenticated session provides universal access for all paired user devices to the same network resources and services, eliminating the need for device-specific authentication credentials.
2Ease of operation
If static session IDs are generated based on device information, then session management is simplified, but security is compromised due to unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from static session IDs to dynamic session identification. Session tokens are dynamically generated and updated during the pairing process between host and companion devices. The session information includes dynamic elements such as pairing codes and authentication tokens that change with each connection event, enhancing security while maintaining ease of management through automated token handling.
Solution Approach 2:
The host device acts as an intermediary that mediates authentication between companion devices and the network. Instead of companion devices directly authenticating with network resources, the host device verifies authentication credentials and establishes the session on behalf of all paired devices, simplifying session management while enhancing security through centralized authentication control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple login credentials are required for different services, then service access is enabled, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universal service access through a single authenticated network session. The host device's authentication credentials provide universal access to multiple services and applications across all paired companion devices. Users no longer need separate login credentials for each service or device, as the shared session automatically grants access to all services supported by the authenticated connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple authentication requirements into a single authentication event. Instead of requiring separate logins for each service or device, the system combines all authentication needs into one host device authentication, which then propagates access rights to all paired devices and services through the shared network session.
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AI summary
A method, device, and computer-readable medium provide for identifying a user of a first end device based on first user identification information; registering the first end device in a provider network based on first user credentials, the first end device having a SIM profile associated with an MDN; generating a network session ID to access a first application service from the server device via a first network connection; initiating a first pairing mode with a second end device; identifying the user based on second user identification information obtained from the user via the second end device; determining that the second end device has a higher hosting priority than the first end device; sending a request to the server device to transfer use of the MDN to the second end device; and establishing a second network connection to the server device and releasing the first network connection based on the transfer.