Terminal Registration Timer Control for NPN Access Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication networks lack a mechanism for managing and controlling the configuration of third-party subscription data on terminal devices, particularly in non-public networks (NPNs), which can lead to unauthorized devices maliciously camping or accessing services for extended periods.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a restricted registration timer and deregistration procedure managed by an access management network element to control the duration of terminal device registration, ensuring timely detachment from the network and preventing prolonged access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If third-party subscription data is configured on terminal devices through NPN network, then terminal devices can access services, but unauthorized devices may maliciously camp or access services for extended periods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork securityVSAvoidterminal device registration duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The access management network element performs preliminary configuration of a restricted registration timer before allowing terminal device registration. This timer is set in advance to automatically expire after a predetermined period, forcing deregistration. By establishing this time constraint beforehand, the system prevents unauthorized devices from camping or accessing services for extended periods while still allowing legitimate devices to complete their registration and data configuration processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If terminal devices are allowed to register indefinitely, then service access is maintained, but network resources are consumed by unauthorized devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice accessVSAvoidnetwork resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic action by establishing a restricted registration timer that automatically expires after a predetermined period. This timer creates a cyclic pattern where terminal devices must periodically re-register or deregister from the network. Legitimate devices can maintain service access through proper re-registration, while unauthorized devices are automatically forced to deregister when the timer expires, thereby controlling network resource consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Reliability

If restricted registration timer is implemented, then unauthorized device access is prevented, but additional network element control functions are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveunauthorized device preventionVSAvoidnetwork element control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The access management network element implements self-service by automatically managing the restricted registration timer without requiring external intervention. The timer is configured in advance and automatically expires to force deregistration of terminal devices. This self-managing mechanism prevents unauthorized device access through automated time-based control, reducing the need for complex manual control functions or additional network elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20260101266A1Communication method and apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.04.09 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides a communication method and an apparatus. One example method includes: sending a registration request to a network to register with the network; sending a session establishment request to the network to establish a first session; receiving third-party subscription data from a third-party configuration server by using the first session; after receiving the third-party subscription data, initiating a session release procedure and a deregistration procedure; and re-registering with the network by using the third-party subscription data.