Communication Network Component Using Smart Contracts for Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing number of communication devices connecting to mobile radio communication networks leads to cumbersome management and scalability issues, as well as security concerns due to the use of static unique identifiers, which can be intercepted or deceived.
Innovation Solution
A communication network component that utilizes smart contracts to manage access to communication services by verifying the communication service key of a first communication device, ensuring it originates from a second communication device, thereby enhancing security and scalability through decentralized key management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If static unique identifiers are used for device identification, then device management is simplified, but security is compromised due to interception and deception risks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of identification from static unique identifiers to dynamic communication service keys. These keys are generated dynamically based on subscription information and are bound to specific communication devices, making them不可预测 and resistant to interception and deception while maintaining manageable identification capability.
2Extent of automation
If centralized systems store identification data for all communication devices, then subscriber management is centralized, but scalability and performance deteriorate due to increasing data volume
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the identification management function by introducing communication service keys that are specific to each communication device and subscription. Instead of a single centralized database storing all device identification data, the system distributes identification information through device-specific keys, reducing the data volume burden on centralized systems while maintaining automated management capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of communication devices connecting to the network increases, then network coverage is expanded, but management complexity increases due to rapid increase in unique identifiers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the identification parameter from traditional unique identifiers to communication service keys that are dynamically generated and bound to subscription information. This transformation simplifies management complexity as keys are automatically managed through the subscription system rather than requiring manual tracking of individual device identifiers, enabling scalable network coverage.
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AI summary
Various embodiments provide a communication network component (601) which comprises a receiver (602) and one or more processors (603). The receiver (602) is configured to receive information from a first communication device and the one or more processors (603) are configured to determine whether the first communication device is allowed to access to a communication service and to allow the first communication device to use the communication service, in case the first communication device is allowed by using smart contracts.