eSIM Selector for 5G Network Flexibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional subscriber identity modules (SIMs) in 5G wireless communications limit the flexibility of users in selecting between different networks for various circumstances, as they are designed for specific provider networks and do not facilitate seamless switching or simultaneous connections.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a system that allows user devices to select from multiple embedded subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) or identifier resources, enabling flexible network selection and simultaneous connections to multiple provider networks through a multi-connectivity framework that supports New Radio (NR) and long-term evolution (LTE) connectivity, using a network device with components like connection information receiving, identifier resource selector, and user equipment controller to manage network connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional SIMs are used for network connection, then network identity authentication is achieved, but network selection flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal SIM selection mechanism that allows a single SIM component to serve multiple network providers through dynamic selection. The system can switch between different SIMs based on network conditions, location, and service requirements, making the device adaptable to multiple networks without requiring separate dedicated SIM slots for each provider.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic SIM selection capability where the system automatically or manually switches between different SIMs based on real-time conditions. This dynamic adaptation allows the device to optimize network connectivity by selecting the most appropriate SIM for current circumstances, thereby improving network selection flexibility while managing complexity through automated decision-making.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple SIMs are used for different networks, then network selection capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automated SIM selection where the system autonomously determines which SIM to use based on pre-configured criteria and real-time network conditions. This eliminates the need for manual SIM switching by the user, as the device automatically selects the appropriate SIM for current needs, thereby maintaining ease of operation while enabling multi-network capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor network quality, signal strength, and service performance across multiple SIMs. Based on this feedback, the system dynamically adjusts SIM selection to optimize connectivity. This automated feedback-driven approach simplifies operation by removing manual intervention while maintaining adaptability to changing network conditions.
3Reliability
If conventional SIM architecture is used, then subscriber identification is achieved, but seamless network switching is inhibited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple SIMs with network credentials and preferences before switching is needed. The system maintains ready-state configurations for multiple networks, allowing instantaneous or near-instantaneous switching when network conditions change. This eliminates the delay associated with traditional SIM reinsertion or manual reconfiguration, achieving seamless network transitions while maintaining connection stability.
Data Source
AI summary
Technologies described herein are generally directed to facilitating the allocation, scheduling, and management of network slice resources. According some embodiments, a system can facilitate performance of operations. The operations can include facilitating receiving information regarding a characteristic of a potential connection, by a user device, to respective network devices of a group of provider networks. The operations can further include facilitating selecting an identifier resource from a group of identifier resources, the group comprising the identifier resources available to the user device for a connection to a corresponding network device of a provider network from the respective network devices of the group of provider networks, resulting in a selected identifier resource. Further, the operations can include communicating the selected identifier resource to the user device for use by the user device to establish the connection to the corresponding network device.