Secondary Endpoint IMSI Generation via Primary Device

The patent applies universality by making the primary endpoint device perform multiple functions: it serves as both an endpoint that consumes services and as an authorization server that authenticates secondary endpoints. The primary endpoint uses its existing IMSI to generate authorized IMSIs for secondary endpoints, eliminating the need for separate authentication infrastructure. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by improving authentication reliability without adding external system complexity.

The patent implements self-service by enabling the primary endpoint device to autonomously generate and manage authorized IMSIs for its associated secondary endpoints without requiring network operator intervention or external authentication servers. The primary device stores the relationship between secondary endpoints and their authorized IMSIs locally, performing self-contained authentication operations that improve reliability while avoiding additional system complexity.

The patent applies local quality by making modifications only where needed - specifically in how IMSIs are generated and assigned for secondary endpoints, while leaving the core IMSI structure and existing network processing unchanged. The authorized IMSI format mirrors the standard IMSI structure, allowing local adaptation for secondary device identification without disrupting the overall stability of the IMSI framework.

The patent uses parameter changes by modifying the IMSI assignment process rather than the IMSI structure itself. The primary endpoint device generates authorized IMSIs using its own IMSI as input, transforming it into a new IMSI that follows the same format rules. This parameter transformation approach enables flexible identification of secondary endpoints while maintaining structural compatibility with the existing IMSI framework.

The patent eliminates the need for separate authentication infrastructure by making the primary endpoint device serve as its own authorization server. This multi-functionality approach improves authorization capability for secondary endpoints without requiring any modifications to network infrastructure, thereby maintaining ease of deployment and avoiding additional deployment costs.

The patent implements self-service authentication where the primary endpoint device autonomously generates authorized IMSIs and manages secondary endpoint authentication locally. This eliminates the need for network operator deployment of additional authentication servers or infrastructure modifications, improving authorization capability while maintaining simple deployment procedures and avoiding additional costs.

The patent applies universality by using the primary endpoint device's existing IMSI as the basis for generating all secondary endpoint identifiers. This single source IMSI serves multiple purposes: identifying the primary device itself and serving as the template for generating unique authorized IMSIs for each secondary endpoint. This approach improves device differentiation precision while avoiding the complexity of managing separate identification systems.

The patent implements local quality by storing and managing the relationships between secondary endpoints and their authorized IMSIs locally within the primary endpoint device's memory. This local management approach ensures precise unique identification for each secondary endpoint while avoiding the complexity of centralized information management systems, as each primary device independently manages its own secondary endpoints' identifiers.