公开(公告)号：WO2012138778A3

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：PCT/US2012032195

申请日：2012-04-04

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  VON HAUCK JERROLD ,  HAGGERTY DAVID T ,  MCLAUGHLIN KEVIN

Inventor： VON HAUCK JERROLD ,  HAGGERTY DAVID T ,  MCLAUGHLIN KEVIN

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04L9/32 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/12 ,  H04L9/30 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for storing and controlling access control clients. In one embodiment, transmitting and receiving devices ensure that only one copy of an eSIM is active at any time. Specifically, each transferred eSIM is encrypted for the destination device; the eSIM from the source device is deleted, deactivated, or otherwise rendered unusable. Various aspects of network infrastructure are also described, including electronic Universal integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) appliances, and mobile devices. Various scenarios for transfer of eSIMs are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于存储和控制访问控制客户端的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，发送和接收设备确保在任何时间只有一个eSIM的副本被激活。 具体来说，每个转移的eSIM对目的设备进行加密; 来自源设备的eSIM被删除，停用或以其他方式呈现不可用。 还描述了网络基础设施的各个方面，包括电子通用集成电路卡（eUICC）设备和移动设备。 还披露了用于传送eSIM的各种场景。

公开(公告)号：WO2012149219A3

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：PCT/US2012035297

申请日：2012-04-26

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  HAGGERTY DAVID T ,  MCLAUGHLIN KEVIN ,  VON HAUCK JERROLD ,  MATHIAS ARUN

Inventor： HAGGERTY DAVID T ,  MCLAUGHLIN KEVIN ,  VON HAUCK JERROLD ,  MATHIAS ARUN

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/0853 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H04L63/0272 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04W4/003 ,  H04W4/028 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/12 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributing access control clients. In one exemplary embodiment, a network infrastructure is disclosed that enables delivery of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) to secure elements (e.g., electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICCs), etc.) The network architecture includes one or more of: (i) eSIM appliances, (ii) secure eSIM storages, (hi) eSIM managers, (iv) eUICC appliances, (v) eUICC managers, (vi) service provider consoles, (vii) account managers, (viii) Mobile Network Operator (MNO) systems, (ix) eUICCs that are local to one or more devices, and (x) depots. Moreover, each depot may include: (xi) eSIM inventory managers, (xii) system directory services, (xiii) communications managers, and/or (xiv) pending eSIM storages. Functions of the disclosed infrastructure can be flexibly partitioned and/or adapted such that individual parties can host portions of the infrastructure. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide redundancy, thus ensuring maximal uptime for the overall network (or the portion thereof).

Abstract translation: 用于分配访问控制客户端的设备和方法。 在一个示例性实施例中，公开了一种网络基础设施，其能够将电子订户身份模块（eSIM）递送到安全元件（例如，电子通用集成电路卡（eUICC）等）。网络体系结构包括以下中的一个或多个： ）eSIM设备，（ii）安全eSIM存储，（hi）eSIM管理员，（iv）eUICC设备，（v）eUICC管理员，（vi）服务提供商控制台，（vii）客户经理，（viii）移动网络运营商 ）系统，（ix）一个或多个设备本地的eUICC，以及（x）软件仓库。 此外，每个仓库可能包括：（xi）eSIM库存管理人员，（xii）系统目录服务，（xiii）通信管理人员，和/或（xiv）待处理的eSIM存储。 所公开的基础设施的功能可以被灵活地分割和/或调整，使得各方可以托管部分基础设施。 本发明的示例性实施例可以提供冗余，从而确保整个网络（或其一部分）的最长正常运行时间。