SIM Mode Reset for Device-Type Subscription Compliance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecom operators face challenges in managing subscriptions as they cannot ensure how the subscription is actually used across various types of devices, leading to potential misuse and suboptimal network utilization.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for managing subscriber identity module data by detecting deviations in device behavior, such as altitude and position, to reset the mode of the subscriber identity module to align with the actual device usage, enabling specific charging plans and frequency bands for devices like unmanned aerial vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If telecom operators assume or require subscriptions to be used in certain types of terminal devices, then network utilization and profitability are optimized, but the operator cannot be sure how the subscription is actually used across various types of devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors device behavior characteristics (movement patterns, altitude changes, positioning data) and compares them against expected behavior for the subscribed device type. When deviations are detected indicating misuse, the system provides feedback by resetting the mode of the subscriber identity module to align with actual usage, ensuring reliable subscription management while accommodating various device types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters of the subscriber identity module (resetting its mode) based on detected device behavior characteristics. By monitoring parameters such as movement patterns, altitude, and positioning, the system dynamically adjusts the subscription mode to match actual device usage, resolving the contradiction between ensuring proper usage and allowing device versatility.
2Loss of energy
If telecom operators limit the application of subscription to certain uses without changing rules of use, then profitability is improved, but the operator cannot prevent subscription use in other applications
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service subscription management by automatically detecting device behavior characteristics and autonomously resetting the subscriber identity module mode when deviations are detected. This eliminates the need for complex manual intervention or rule changes while preventing misuse, allowing operators to optimize network resource usage without increasing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces complex mechanical or administrative control mechanisms with electronic monitoring and automated response. By using digital signal processing to analyze device behavior patterns and automatically resetting the SIM module via control signals, the system achieves simple and effective subscription management that prevents misuse while maintaining ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a method for a management of a subscriber identity module related data, the data at least defining a mode of the subscriber identity module, the method, performed by an apparatus, including: receiving data indicative of a behavior of a device; detecting a deviation in the behavior of the device provided with the subscriber identity module compared to the mode set for the subscriber identity module; generating, in response to the detection of the deviation, a control signal to reset the mode of the subscriber identity module to correspond to the behavior of the device. Also disclosed is an apparatus, to a communication system, and to a computer program.