SIM Card Code Number Writing via Original Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for writing code number information into a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card are complex and often fail due to operator limitations on receiving Over The Air (OTA) short messages, and they require additional interfaces, which increases complexity and reduces success rates.

Innovation Solution

The method involves acquiring code number information and sending it through the original interface in the operating system to the Card Operating System (COS) of the SIM card, using encryption and decryption to ensure correct transmission and storage without modifying the original interface, allowing for successful writing even when the SIM card cannot access the operator's network.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If additional dedicated interface is added for writing code number information, then writing capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecode number information writing capabilityVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The original interface designed for other information transmission is made multi-functional by enabling it to also transmit code number information. The interface maintains its original protocol and structure while adding the capability to carry code number information through encrypted packaging, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The function of transmitting code number information is merged with the existing original interface. Instead of creating a separate transmission path, the patent combines the code number information transmission function with the existing interface that handles other information, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If OTA short message method is used, then transmission path is established, but operator limitation reduces success rate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecode number information writing success rateVSAvoidoperator limitation on OTA short message reception
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Encryption technology is introduced as an intermediary mechanism to overcome operator limitations. By packaging code number information within encrypted data structures that mimic legitimate information formats, the transmission bypasses operator restrictions on OTA short message reception while maintaining secure and reliable delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The transmission parameters are changed by encrypting the code number information and packaging it within the structure of other information. This parameter transformation allows the data to be transmitted through channels that would otherwise be blocked or limited by operator policies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If original interface is modified to transmit code number information, then transmission capability is improved, but implementation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecode number information transmission capabilityVSAvoidimplementation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of modifying the original interface structure, the patent creates a copy or wrapper layer that encapsulates code number information within the existing interface protocol. This copying approach allows the interface to transmit code number information without altering its fundamental structure or implementation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentEP3276995B1Information writing method and device
Publication Date: 2020.10.21 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an information writing method and device, and belongs to the technical field of communication. The method includes that: code number information of a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card is acquired, the code number information being verification information during access of the SIM card to a network of an operator; the code number information is sent to a Card Operating System (COS) of the SIM card through an original interface in an operating system, the original interface being a communication interface programmed for transmission of other information between the operating system and the COS; and the code number information is written into the SIM card through the COS.