eSIM Onboarding Server Automates Enterprise Network Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional network onboarding processes for both headed and headless devices in enterprise networks are complex and inefficient, particularly for users with little experience, and often require manual intervention, including multiple steps and frequent password updates.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an embedded Subscriber Identification Module (eSIM) with onboarding logic in an Online Sign-Up (OSU) server simplifies the onboarding process by obtaining a unique identifier, validating the device, and providing a unique credential for access to the enterprise network, allowing automated access and reducing the need for manual configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional network onboarding processes are used for headed and headless devices, then network access can be obtained, but the process becomes complex and inefficient requiring manual intervention and multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated self-service onboarding where devices automatically obtain network credentials through eSIM provisioning. The server autonomously validates devices using eSIM identifiers and provisions credentials without requiring manual user configuration or administrative intervention, thereby simplifying the onboarding process while maintaining security.
2Reliability
If manual intervention is used in the onboarding process, then device validation and credential provisioning can be performed securely, but administrative burden increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual administrative operations with an automated server-based system that uses eSIM technology. The server automatically validates devices through eSIM identifier verification and provisions network credentials through automated workflows, eliminating the need for manual administrative intervention while maintaining secure validation processes.
3Reliability
If frequent password updates are required in conventional onboarding, then network security is maintained, but user complexity increases and operational burden grows
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses eSIM technology to create a secure digital copy of network credentials that is embedded in the device. Instead of requiring users to manage and frequently update passwords, the eSIM stores network access information securely and automatically, eliminating password management complexity while maintaining network security through the embedded credential system.
Data Source
AI summary
In one example, a server obtains, from a device having an embedded Subscriber Identification Module (eSIM), a unique identifier of the eSIM. The server validates the device based on the unique identifier of the eSIM. The server provides, to the device, a unique credential for a profile of the eSIM. The profile of the eSIM corresponds to a network of an enterprise. The server provides, to a credential database, the unique credential for the profile of the eSIM. The credential database including the unique credential for the profile of the eSIM indicates that the device is permitted to access the network of the enterprise.