Profile Transfer Between Smart Secure Media Using Preliminary Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a safe and efficient method to transfer bundles or profiles between two devices in wireless communication systems, particularly in 5G communication systems, where secure and reliable data transfer is crucial for IoT applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for linking available options to transfer a bundle or profile between security modules in two electronic devices, involving obtaining bundle information, setting transfer options, generating a transfer code, and performing authentication and eligibility checks for secure offline or online transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If bundle or profile transfer is performed between devices, then data mobility and service continuity are improved, but security risks and authentication complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary authentication and eligibility checks before bundle or profile transfer. The source device and target device exchange authentication information and verify eligibility in advance, ensuring security is established before the actual data mobility operation occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism where authentication information is exchanged between source and target devices through a controlled process. This intermediary step verifies both devices' eligibility without exposing sensitive bundle or profile data during the authentication phase.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transfer options are provided for bundle or profile movement, then user flexibility and service adaptability are improved, but system complexity and configuration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic transfer options where the available transfer methods are determined based on real-time conditions. The system evaluates whether online or offline transfer is appropriate based on current network availability, device capabilities, and security requirements, rather than providing static configuration options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of transfer method selection from a fixed configuration to a dynamic decision based on system state. The transfer code embeds information about available transfer options, allowing the target device to adaptively select the appropriate method without complex user configuration.
3Productivity
If offline transfer method is used for bundle or profile movement, then transfer speed and user convenience are improved, but authentication security and verification reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary authentication information exchange even for offline transfers. The source device generates and transmits authentication information to the target device before the actual bundle or profile transfer, ensuring security verification occurs in advance of the high-speed offline data movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the offline transfer process into distinct phases: authentication information exchange phase and actual bundle transfer phase. This segmentation allows security verification to be completed separately before the high-speed transfer begins, maintaining both speed and security.
4Reliability
If online transfer method is used for bundle or profile movement, then authentication security and verification reliability are improved, but transfer speed and user convenience may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs authentication and eligibility checks online in advance before the actual bundle or profile transfer. This preliminary online security verification ensures high authentication reliability, while the actual data transfer can then proceed efficiently using the most appropriate method.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent maintains continuous security verification throughout the transfer process. The online authentication establishes a secure foundation that enables both online and offline transfer methods to proceed with verified security, eliminating the need to repeat authentication steps.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. The disclosure discloses a method and device for naturally associating various available options in moving a bundle or a profile between smart secure media.