Subscriber Identity Module Mode Reset via Device Behavior Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecom operators face challenges in managing subscriptions as they cannot ensure the subscription is used as intended, leading to potential misuse and suboptimal network utilization, as they cannot track how the subscription is used across various devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize positioning data to detect deviations in device behavior, allowing for resetting the mode of the subscriber identity module to align with the actual device use, such as for unmanned aerial vehicles, by generating control signals to adjust charging plans or frequency bands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the telecom operator limits the application of the subscription to certain uses, then the network utilization and profitability are optimized, but the operator cannot be sure how the subscription is actually used across various devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors device behavior through positioning data and provides feedback to the network entity. The network entity compares actual device behavior against the expected mode of use stored in the subscription data, enabling the operator to verify how the subscription is being used and take corrective actions when deviations are detected.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning system acts as an intermediary that collects device location and behavior data without requiring direct access to the device's internal state or communication content. This intermediary provides the network entity with observable behavior patterns that reveal actual subscription usage while maintaining device privacy and security.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the telecom operator requires the subscription to be used in certain type(s) of terminal devices, then the charging plan and features can be optimized, but the operator cannot ensure the subscription is used as intended
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes a feedback loop where device behavior is continuously monitored and compared against expected usage patterns. When deviations are detected, the network entity can reset the device mode to match the subscription's intended use, ensuring reliability of usage compliance while maintaining adaptability of charging plans.
Solution Approach 2:
The expected mode of use is predetermined and stored in the subscription data before the device begins operation. This preliminary configuration establishes the baseline for acceptable usage, allowing the system to proactively detect and correct deviations before they result in unauthorized or unintended subscription use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the operator changes rules of use such as charging plan to optimize profitability, then the subscription management becomes more flexible, but the complexity of managing different device types and behaviors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system manages complexity by changing the parameter used for device identification from detailed device specifications to behavioral parameters derived from positioning data. Instead of creating separate management rules for each device type, the system uses observable behavior patterns (such as movement patterns, location changes) to categorize device usage and apply appropriate charging plans.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning-based behavior detection system serves multiple functions: it identifies device type, monitors usage compliance, detects deviations from expected behavior, and provides data for charging plan optimization. This universal approach replaces multiple specialized systems that would be needed to manage different device types individually.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for a management of a subscriber identity module (120) related data, the data at least defining a mode (340) of the subscriber identity module (120), the method, performed by an apparatus (160), comprising: receiving (210) data indicative of a behavior of a device (110); detecting (220) a deviation in the behavior of the device (110) provided with the subscriber identity module (120) compared to the mode (340) set for the subscriber identity module (120); generating (230), in response to the detection of the deviation, a control signal to reset the mode (340) of the subscriber identity module (120) to correspond to the behavior of the device (110). The invention also relates to an apparatus, to a communication system, and to a computer program.