Enterprise Mobile Call Authentication via Token Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing call authentication techniques, such as STIR/SHAKEN, do not allow enterprises to self-authenticate outgoing calls and require end-to-end IP infrastructure, which can be limiting in conventional call paths.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method for providing end-to-end mobile call authentication, which involves receiving a token from a calling party, accessing a subscriber database to authenticate the token using predefined protocols, and storing it in a call session registry. The method also includes verifying call requests from the called party and notifying them of the verification status.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If STIR/SHAKEN authentication technique is used, then call authentication is provided, but enterprises cannot self-authenticate outgoing calls and must rely on telephone service providers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables enterprises to self-authenticate outgoing calls by implementing authentication functionality directly within the enterprise's telephony system. The system allows enterprises to sign and authenticate their own outgoing calls without requiring external telephone service providers to perform the authentication, thus achieving self-service capability.
2Reliability
If STIR/SHAKEN authentication technique is used, then call authentication is provided, but end-to-end IP infrastructure is required which limits conventional call paths
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates an authentication system that can operate across multiple infrastructure types including both IP-based networks and conventional telephony networks. The system is designed to be infrastructure-agnostic, allowing call authentication to function regardless of whether the call path uses IP infrastructure or traditional circuit-switched networks, thus achieving multi-functionality and broad compatibility.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing mobile call authentication. For instance, a token indicative of a call request can be received from a calling party. The token can include a called party number and a time of the request. A subscriber database can be accessed to determine identifying information associated with the calling party based at least in part on the token. The token can be authenticated based at least in part on the identifying information and using one or more predefined authentication protocols. The token can be stored in a call session registry storing data indicative of a plurality of active telephone call events. A verification request for the call request can be received from the called party. The call request can be verified based at least in part on the token. The called party can be notified that the call request has been verified.