Group-Based Terminal Device Setup With Telecommunications Profile Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting terminal devices to mobile networks and configuring services are inefficient, requiring multiple adaptations by both network operators and background systems for each device, and do not facilitate seamless transfer of telecommunications profiles between devices.
Innovation Solution
A service platform that uses a group identifier to manage the setup of telecommunications profiles across multiple terminal devices, allowing for efficient connection to network operators and configuration of services, while requiring only a single adaptation of background systems and network operators to interface with the platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing methods are used for connecting terminal devices to mobile networks, then each device requires multiple adaptations by network operators and background systems, but this increases system complexity and reduces provisioning efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a service platform as an intermediary between network operators and background systems. This platform receives setup requests from background systems, manages terminal device connections to network operators, and handles telecommunications profile provisioning. By centralizing these functions in the service platform, the system eliminates the need for multiple direct adaptations between network operators and background systems, thereby reducing system complexity while improving provisioning efficiency.
2Loss of time
If telecommunications profiles are transferred between devices using existing methods, then profile transfer is possible, but the process is time-consuming and requires multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The service platform pre-configures and stores telecommunications profiles and service configurations before they are needed. When a terminal device connects to the network, the platform can rapidly provision the device with pre-prepared profiles and configurations through automated processes. This preliminary preparation eliminates time-consuming manual configuration steps and accelerates the profile transfer and device setup process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If background systems are adapted to work with multiple network operators directly, then device connectivity is improved, but the adaptation process must be repeated for each new operator
Solution Approach 1:
The service platform is designed with universal functionality to work with multiple network operators through standardized interfaces. Instead of adapting background systems for each specific operator, the platform handles operator-specific variations internally while presenting a consistent interface to background systems. This multi-functional design allows the system to support multiple operators without requiring repeated adaptations of background systems.
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AI summary
A method is for the user-related setup of a terminal device connected to a background system. The terminal device is connected to a data exchange network by means of a telecommunications profile stored in a secure element. A service platform is connected to the background system and to at least one network operator operating a data exchange network. An authorization token for providing a telecommunications profile belonging to the authorization token is stored in the service platform. The authorization token is linked to a group identifier. The service platform receives a group identifier or a profile request designating a group identifier from a background system and determines an authorization token linked to the group identifier.