Source Device Cross Platform eSIM Profile Transfer

    公开(公告)号:US20250080970A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-06

    申请号:US18824522

    申请日:2024-09-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An apparatus configured to engage in an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile transfer process to transfer an eSIM profile from a source device executing a first operating system (OS) that implements a first protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers to a target device executing a second OS that implements a second protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers, wherein the first protocol stack and the second protocol stack are different, process, based on signaling received from an entitlement server, a token for transferring the eSIM profile and generate, for transmission to the target device, a message comprising the token.

    Source Device Cross Platform eSIM Profile Transfer Using a Secure Tunnel

    公开(公告)号:US20250080971A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-06

    申请号:US18824563

    申请日:2024-09-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An apparatus configured to engage in an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile transfer process to transfer an eSIM profile from a source device executing a first operating system (OS) that implements a first protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers to a target device executing a second OS that implements a second protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers, wherein the first protocol stack and the second protocol stack are different, process, based on signaling received from an entitlement server, a token for transferring the eSIM profile, generate, for transmission to the target device, a message comprising the token and establish a secure tunnel via a wireless communication connection with the target device.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT TRANSFER OF MULTIPLE CELLULAR SERVICE CREDENTIALS

    公开(公告)号:US20230018945A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-19

    申请号:US17935049

    申请日:2022-09-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This Application describes mechanisms to transfer cellular service plans and associated credentials efficiently between wireless devices. Information regarding transferability of cellular services for SIMs/eSIMs to a wireless device are obtained from locally stored or remotely accessible cellular service information and/or associated mobile network operator (MNO) information. Access to network-based servers to determine transferability and/or to effect transfer can use non-cellular connections when available. Transferability information can be presented to a user to narrow selection of cellular service plans to transfer.

    Target Device and Entitlement Server Cross Platform eSIM Profile Transfer

    公开(公告)号:US20250080969A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-06

    申请号:US18824394

    申请日:2024-09-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An apparatus configured to engage in an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile transfer process to receive at a target device, executing a first operating system (OS) that implements a first protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers, an eSIM profile from a source device executing a second OS that implements a second protocol stack related to eSIM profile transfers to the target device, wherein the first protocol stack and the second protocol stack are different, process, based on signals received from the source device, a token for transferring the eSIM profile, generate, for transmission to an enablement server, a request for the eSIM profile, wherein the request comprises the token and process, based on signals received from the enablement server, the eSIM profile.

    CELLULAR WIRELESS SERVICE PLAN TRANSFER BETWEEN NON-LINKED WIRELESS DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20230413035A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-21

    申请号:US18330338

    申请日:2023-06-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W8/205 H04W12/069 H04W12/50

    Abstract: This application sets forth techniques for transfer of a cellular wireless service plan associated with a SIM or an eSIM between non-linked wireless devices. A target wireless device broadcasts an advertisement beacon requesting transfer of a cellular wireless service plan. After successful authentication with a source wireless device, using a manually entered verification code or a QR verification code, the target wireless device selects a cellular wireless service plan to transfer. The source wireless device obtains a transfer token from an MNO entitlement server for transfer of the selected cellular wireless service plan and provides the transfer token to the target wireless device via a secure, short distance Bluetooth connection or, alternatively, embedded in an encrypted QR code. The target wireless device uses the transfer token to obtain a new eSIM associated with transfer of the cellular wireless service plan.

    PROFILE TRANSFER WITH SECURE INTENT

    公开(公告)号:US20250150829A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-08

    申请号:US19012603

    申请日:2025-01-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments are described herein for transferring a subscriber identity module (SIM) or electronic SIM (eSIM) profile securely from a source device to a target device with verifiable signatures generated by secure hardware elements of the source device contingent on receipt of a secure intent gesture. Trustworthiness of the profile transfer is based on a mobile network operator (MNO) entitlement server releasing a transfer token after verification of a message signed by an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) of the source device. The eUICC signs the message only after verifying a message from a secure enclave processor (SEP) of the source device that signs the message based on receipt of the secure intent gesture via a secure interface. To validate communication between the SEP and the eUICC, an asymmetric cryptographic key pair generated by the SEP is bound to a unique eUICC identifier (EID) value of the eUICC.

    CELLULAR WIRELESS SERVICE PLAN TRANSFER BETWEEN NON-LINKED WIRELESS DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20230413036A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-21

    申请号:US18333476

    申请日:2023-06-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W8/205 H04W76/10 H04W8/183 H04W12/30

    Abstract: This Application sets forth techniques for transfer of a cellular wireless service plan associated with a SIM or an semis between non-linked wireless devices. A target wireless device broadcasts an advertisement beacon requesting transfer of a cellular wireless service plan. After successful authentication with a source wireless device, using a manually entered verification code or a QR verification code, the target wireless device selects a cellular wireless service plan to transfer. The source wireless device obtains a transfer token from an MNO entitlement server for transfer of the selected cellular wireless service plan and provides the transfer token to the target wireless device via a secure, short distance Bluetooth connection or, alternatively, embedded in an encrypted QR code. The target wireless device uses the transfer token to obtain a new eSIM associated with transfer of the cellular wireless service plan.

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