M2M Module Registration Point Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current M2M modules require complex and costly administration efforts due to unnecessary features of SIM cards, leading to high logistics and security risks, which can be mitigated by simplifying the administrative process and reducing costs.
Innovation Solution
A method and system where the M2M module communicates exclusively through a registration point, using user-provided identification information to forward messages, eliminating the need for recipient information and SIM cards, thus reducing costs and enhancing security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If SIM cards with full mobile communication features are used in M2M modules, then unauthorized access to the mobile network is prevented, but administrative effort and costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential identification function from the SIM card, eliminating unnecessary mobile communication features. The M2M module uses a simplified identification module that contains only the identification information needed for network access, removing the complex SIM card infrastructure while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a network operator as an intermediary that manages and verifies identification information centrally. Instead of each M2M module needing full SIM card functionality, the network operator mediates authentication and access control, simplifying the module design while maintaining network security.
2Reliability
If SIM cards are integrated or plugged into M2M modules, then connection to mobile network is enabled, but logistics and administration become costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification function from the physical SIM card, eliminating the need for SIM card manufacturing, storage, and physical distribution logistics. The identification information can be embedded directly in the M2M module or provided through simplified means, dramatically reducing logistics costs.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using physical SIM cards that need to be manufactured and distributed, the patent uses digital copies or representations of identification information that can be electronically provisioned, eliminating physical logistics while maintaining network connection capability.
3Ease of operation
If recipient information is stored in M2M modules, then direct communication is enabled, but security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces the network operator as an intermediary that manages communication routing. Instead of M2M modules storing recipient information directly, the network operator mediates message forwarding using identification information, enabling communication while reducing security risks associated with storing sensitive data in potentially compromised devices.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for operating an M2M module (M) in a network environment. In this case, the M2M module (M) is provided in a device (G) for the purpose of operating the latter, which involves the M2M module (M) being registered by virtue of a user (N) transmitting an identification information item (ID, PSK) associated with the M2M module (M) together with a user address (EA) for the user (N) to a registration centre (NB). Furthermore, provision is made for communication that relates to the M2M module to be effected exclusively by the registration centre (NB), which forwards messages received from the M2M module to the user address (EA), and vice versa.