Wireless Apparatus Managing Multiple Network Identities
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional techniques fail to provide adequate methods for concurrent access using different identities and inadequate protection for information exchanges between identities in wireless devices, inhibiting the configuration of mobile wireless devices with multiple identities.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a wireless apparatus with a computing device and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that manages multiple identities, enabling concurrent access and resource sharing between identities using a shared hardware baseband and virtualization-aware MAC module, with security attributes and authorization rules to control access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple identities are configured in a wireless device using conventional techniques, then the device can participate in multiple wireless networks, but concurrent access using different identities cannot be achieved and information exchange between identities lacks protection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless device into multiple isolated identity contexts, each with its own protocol stack and resource namespace. Identity A and Identity B are separated by virtualization barriers that prevent unauthorized information exchange, while still allowing controlled resource sharing through the resource manager. This segmentation enables secure multi-identity operation without cross-contamination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a resource manager as an intermediary component that mediates all resource access requests between different identities. The resource manager evaluates requests against authorization rules and parameters, allowing controlled information exchange while maintaining security. This intermediary prevents direct unauthorized access between identity contexts.
2Device complexity
If a single radio is used for multiple identities, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to provide adequate protection for information exchanges between identities is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a virtualization dimension to the physical hardware architecture. Instead of requiring separate physical radios for each identity, the system creates virtual identity contexts layered over the shared physical radio. This dimensional addition enables logical separation and security protection without increasing physical hardware complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates virtual copies of protocol stacks and resource namespaces for each identity rather than requiring physical duplicates. Each identity has its own virtualized protocol stack instance that appears identical to the physical hardware but operates in an isolated logical space. This copying approach provides security protection while sharing the physical radio.
3Productivity
If resources are shared between multiple identities, then resource utilization efficiency improves, but concurrent access control becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the resource manager can adjust resource assignment based on current network conditions, identity priorities, and authorization rules. Resources are not statically bound to specific identities but are dynamically granted through the authorization framework. This dynamic approach enables efficient concurrent access while maintaining security control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter-based authorization rules that can be modified to control resource sharing behavior. By changing authorization parameters and evaluation criteria, the system can adapt resource access control policies without reconfiguring the underlying hardware or protocol stacks. This parameter-driven approach simplifies concurrent access control while maintaining security.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods of managing concurrent access using different network identities using a shared baseband hardware implementation are described. A wireless apparatus comprises a computing device, a baseband device, the baseband device including at least a modem processor, and computer readable storage medium that stores one or more instructions. The instructions, when executed by the computing device, are configured to associate a first identity of the wireless apparatus with a first wireless network, associate a second identity of the wireless apparatus with a second wireless network, enable the first identity to communicate over the first wireless network using the baseband device, and enable the second identity to communicate over the second wireless network using the baseband device. Data obtained by concurrently utilizing the baseband device utilizing different network identities and different networks can be aggregated on the wireless apparatus.