Subscriber Data Provision via Dual Identifier Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telecommunications networks face challenges in securely and efficiently providing subscriber data to content providers external to the service provider network, especially when network requests are sent via secure channels that are inaccessible to the service provider.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the generation and use of first and second network identifiers by subscriber devices, where the first identifier is sent to an external entity and the second identifier is sent to the service provider network, allowing for a verification process to determine if subscriber data can be provided to the external content provider.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If subscriber data is provided to external content providers via secure channels, then data security and privacy compliance are improved, but the service provider's ability to verify and control data provision is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary verification mechanism where the service provider network acts as a mediator between the subscriber device and external content providers. The service provider receives a second network identifier from the subscriber device, verifies it against the first network identifier sent to the external entity, and only then provides subscriber data. This intermediary role allows the service provider to maintain verification and control capabilities even when data is transmitted through secure channels that are inaccessible to them.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the service provider network receives feedback in the form of a second network identifier from the subscriber device. This feedback allows the service provider to verify whether the data provision request is legitimate by comparing the second network identifier with the first network identifier that was originally sent to the external content provider. This feedback loop enables continuous verification and control of data provision processes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If network identifiers are used to verify data provision permission, then data provision control is improved, but the complexity of the verification process is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses network identifiers as simplified copies or representations of subscriber identity and authorization information. Instead of verifying complex subscriber profiles or authentication credentials directly, the system uses network identifiers (first and second network identifiers) as lightweight copies that can be easily transmitted and verified. This copying approach maintains adaptability and control over data provision while significantly reducing the complexity of the verification process.
3Productivity
If subscriber data is provided to external entities, then content personalization and service quality are improved, but privacy compliance and security risks are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by requiring the service provider network to perform verification of the second network identifier against the first network identifier before providing subscriber data to external content providers. This preliminary verification step ensures that only authorized data provision requests are fulfilled, thereby maintaining privacy compliance and security while still enabling content personalization and high service quality. The verification happens in advance, preventing unauthorized data access.
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AI summary
A method for providing subscriber data from a first service provider network to a content provider external to the service provider network comprises receiving a first network identifier sent from a subscriber device that is authenticated to communicate over the first service provider network, wherein the first network identifier is sent by the subscriber device in a first message to an entity outside of the service provider network; receiving a second network identifier sent from the subscriber device to the first service provider network; performing a verification process using the first network identifier and the second network identifier to verify whether it is permissible for subscriber data stored at the service provider network to be provided to the content provider external to the service provider network. In response to the verification process being successful, the subscriber data is provided to an entity that is external to the service provider network.