Microservice API Wireless Network Access Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless communication devices face cumbersome authentication processing algorithms and inefficiencies in using microservice APIs to securely access wireless communication networks.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a method where wireless communication devices use microservice APIs, specifically REST APIs, to identify hardware and software IDs, which are then used to securely access wireless communication networks, bypassing traditional cumbersome authentication algorithms by employing HTTP requests and responses to exchange these IDs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional authentication processing algorithms are used, then security is maintained, but the authentication process becomes cumbersome and complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveauthentication processVSAvoidauthentication algorithms

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces microservice APIs as an intermediary layer between the wireless communication device and the network authentication system. These APIs handle the authentication process by exchanging standardized data objects containing device identifiers and network access information, replacing complex traditional authentication algorithms with simpler API-based interactions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameters of authentication from traditional algorithm-based security protocols to standardized data object exchanges with specific fields (device ID, network ID, access credentials). This parameter transformation simplifies the authentication process while maintaining security through structured data validation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If microservice APIs are implemented, then access efficiency is improved, but security requirements become more stringent

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork access efficiencyVSAvoidsecurity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The microservice APIs are designed to self-validate authentication credentials through standardized data object exchanges. The system automatically verifies device identifiers and network access rights without requiring complex external authentication protocols, improving efficiency while maintaining security through built-in validation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates universal microservice APIs that can handle multiple authentication scenarios and device types through a single standardized interface. This multi-functional approach improves access efficiency across different devices and networks while maintaining consistent security validation rules.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If standardized hypermedia formats are used, then interoperability is improved, but data processing overhead increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveinteroperabilityVSAvoiddata processing time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses lightweight, standardized data objects that are created, exchanged, and discarded in each authentication transaction. These simple structured objects with predefined fields enable rapid processing and high interoperability without requiring complex long-term data management, reducing processing overhead while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS20240389169A1Microservice-based access to wireless communication systems

Publication Date: 2024.11.21 T MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC

AI summary

A wireless communication device accesses a wireless communication network. The wireless communication device identifies an application identifier. The wireless communication device calls an Application Programming Interface (API) with the application identifier to identify a microservice API. The wireless communication device calls the microservice API to identify a hardware identifier. The wireless communication device transfers the hardware identifier to obtain access to the wireless communication network.