Non-Subscriber Data Connection via Pseudo-Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless networks do not allow data connections for non-subscribing remote stations without requiring upgrades to the cellular system, limiting access for users without a subscription relationship.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced where a non-subscribing remote station sends an initial connection identity value to the wireless network, which includes characteristics associated with a non-subscribing station, and generates a response value based on pseudo-authentication information to establish a data connection, allowing temporary subscription and access without pre-existing subscription relationships.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing cellular system authentication protocols are used, then network security is maintained, but non-subscribing devices cannot establish data connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism using pseudo-authentication information that acts as a mediator between non-subscribing devices and the network. The device generates an ICI value and pseudo-authentication information that the network can verify without requiring a traditional subscription relationship, thus enabling access for non-subscribing devices without upgrading the core cellular authentication infrastructure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the authentication parameters by introducing new fields (ICI value, pseudo-authentication information) that differ from traditional subscription-based authentication. These parameter changes allow the network to authenticate devices without requiring existing subscription relationships, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining system compatibility
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional subscription-based authentication is required, then network security and authorization are ensured, but access is limited to pre-configured subscribers only
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary authentication actions by having the device generate and present pseudo-authentication information before establishing a data connection. This preliminary authentication step allows the network to verify the device's right to access data services without requiring a pre-existing subscription relationship, thus providing access flexibility while maintaining authentication reliability through verification of the generated credentials
3Adaptability or versatility
If system upgrades are implemented to support non-subscribers, then access capability improves, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the authentication function from the traditional subscription-based system by introducing a separate pseudo-authentication mechanism. This extraction allows non-subscribing devices to be authenticated through a distinct pathway that does not require modifications to the core subscription management infrastructure, thereby improving support for non-subscribers without increasing system architecture complexity
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method for establishing a data connection for a remote station. In the method, a wireless network capable of establishing a data connection is found. Based on determining that the remote station is a non-subscribing remote station that does not have an existing subscription relationship that supports establishment of a data connection using the wireless network, an initial connection identity (ICI) value is sent to the wireless network, wherein the ICI value includes a characteristic associated with a non-subscribing remote station. An authentication inquiry is received from the wireless network in response to the sent ICI value. A response value, responsive to the authentication inquiry, is generated in accordance with pseudo-authentication information associated with the ICI value. The response value is sent to the wireless network for allowing establishment of a data connection between the remote station and the wireless network.