eSIM Profile Activation via Automatic Network Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for activating mobile subscriptions using eSIMs are cumbersome and require manual selection between operator profiles, lacking an efficient process for linking SIM profiles to subscriptions and enabling seamless connectivity.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for activating a mobile subscription using eSIM, where identification information is received from a mobile device, a SIM profile is allocated from a pool managed by a profile provider, and transmitted to the device, enabling restricted connection until the IMSI is associated with a subscription, allowing for automatic activation and full connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual selection between operator profiles is used, then users can choose their preferred operator, but the activation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the mobile device's current network connection and self-selects the appropriate operator profile without requiring manual user input. The eSIM card manager autonomously completes the activation process by matching the device's network state with available profiles, thereby eliminating the cumbersome manual selection steps while still achieving the desired operator connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The eSIM card manager pre-configures multiple operator profiles on the eSIM card before activation is needed. When activation occurs, the system already has the necessary profiles ready and can immediately select the appropriate one based on the device's current network state, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual selection and installation during the activation moment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operator profiles are provided, then users can have additional subscriptions, but manual selection and switching between profiles becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The eSIM card manager implements automatic profile selection and switching based on the mobile device's current network connection state. Instead of requiring users to manually navigate and select between multiple operator profiles, the system autonomously detects which operator the device is connected to and activates the corresponding profile, thereby maintaining subscription flexibility while eliminating the complexity of manual profile management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the mobile device's network connection state and uses this feedback to automatically select and switch between operator profiles. When the device connects to a different operator's network, the eSIM card manager detects this change and automatically activates the appropriate profile, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to user needs without manual intervention.
3Productivity
If SIM ID is scanned or extracted at point of sale, then operator can receive identification information, but the process requires multiple manual steps including app installation and activation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate activation steps into a single integrated process. Instead of requiring separate steps for SIM ID collection, profile pushing, app installation, and activation, the eSIM card manager merges these functions into one automated workflow where the profile is pushed and activated in a single operation, dramatically improving both activation speed and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The operator prepares and pushes the eSIM profile to the mobile device in advance during the point-of-sale transaction, before the user leaves the store. This preliminary action eliminates the need for subsequent manual app installation and activation steps, as the profile is already configured and ready to use when the device connects to the network.
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AI summary
The embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatuses for mobile activation of a subscription. According to an embodiment, a method includes: receiving (210) an identification information from a mobile device; allocating (220) based on the received identification information a SIM profile from a pool of SIM profiles; transmitting (230) the allocated SIM profile to the mobile device; the SIM profile including at least an IMSI and associated network keys; establishing (240) a connection with the mobile device, wherein the connection is restricted until the IMSI has been associated to a subscription; and activating (250) the mobile subscription for the given IMSI based on associated data or based on the IMSI relating to said subscription. The embodiments are relate to e network node (700), a mobile device (600) and a method thereof.