UE Gateway Mesh Security for Trusted IoT Device Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current broadband internet services are costly and slow to implement, inadequate for high-bandwidth applications, and pose security risks due to increasing IoT devices, while traditional 5G NR radio infrastructure is challenging and health concerns hinder deployment, especially in developing countries. Additionally, there is a need for secure networking of distributed renewable energy systems and IoT devices, which face cybersecurity threats and lack identity management.
Innovation Solution
A secured distributed mesh network architecture using user-equipment gateways with blockchain-based security and dynamic, self-healing capabilities, integrating radio units, distributed and centralized units, and smart device profiles to manage and secure millions of connected devices, enabling secure and efficient broadband access and transactive energy services without additional infrastructure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional fixed network infrastructure is deployed to provide broadband internet access, then network coverage and connectivity are improved, but deployment cost and implementation time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The network infrastructure is segmented into distributed mesh network nodes that can be deployed independently across multiple locations. Each node operates autonomously and connects to neighbors, eliminating the need for centralized base stations and reducing per-node complexity while achieving broad coverage through distributed deployment
Solution Approach 2:
The mesh network nodes automatically self-configure and self-heal when deployed. Nodes discover each other autonomously, establish connections without manual configuration, and dynamically reroute traffic around failures, eliminating the need for complex manual infrastructure management and reducing deployment complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If radio base station infrastructure is built to provide internet access in developing countries, then broadband availability is improved, but deployment cost and implementation speed worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh network topology is dynamically adaptable to different deployment scenarios. Nodes can be added, removed, or relocated without reconfiguring the entire network, allowing rapid deployment in developing countries by simply adding nodes to existing mesh structures rather than building fixed infrastructure from scratch
Solution Approach 2:
The network parameters such as transmission power, frequency selection, and routing protocols are dynamically adjusted based on local conditions. This allows the same mesh network technology to be rapidly deployed across diverse environments in developing countries without requiring infrastructure customization for each location
3Reliability
If security measures are implemented to protect against IoT device threats, then network security is improved, but system complexity and operational overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
Security functions are merged into the existing mesh network protocol stack rather than being implemented as separate security systems. Authentication, encryption, and authorization are integrated into the node communication protocols, providing robust security without adding separate security infrastructure or increasing operational overhead
Solution Approach 2:
Mesh network nodes autonomously perform security functions including mutual authentication with neighboring nodes, automatic certificate validation, and dynamic security policy enforcement. This self-service security approach eliminates the need for centralized security management and reduces the complexity of deploying and maintaining security systems across distributed IoT devices
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with some embodiments, a method of operating a user-equipment (UE) gateway device to establish access for an end-point device coupled to the UE gateway device includes receiving a connection request from the end-point device; creating a registry entry with a digital identity for the end-point device in a security registry of the UE gateway device, transmitting a second registry entry derived from the registry entry to a network device coupled to the UE gateway device, recording activities with devices in communications with the end-point device into the registry entry, and locking the registry entry in the security registry after a set period of time. Security registries are recorded in network devices and communications with then end-point device may be monitored and alerts provided according to the registry entries for the end-point devices in the security registries.