METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATION
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing secure Machine-to-Machine (M2M) provisioning and communication is disclosed. In particular a temporary private identifier, or provisional connectivity identification (PCID), for uniquely identifying machine-to-machine equipment (M2ME) is also disclosed. Additionally, methods and apparatus for use in validating, authenticating and provisioning a M2ME is also disclosed. The validation procedures disclosed include an autonomous, semi-autonomous, and remote validation are disclosed. The provisioning procedures include methods for re-provisioning the M2ME. Procedures for updating software, and detecting tampering with the M2ME are also disclosed.
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15. A method for a device to provide autonomous validation, the method comprising:
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initiating an authentication procedure; determining a portion of the device that has achieved secure start-up; and implicitly indicating validity of the device when the portion satisfies a predefined state of secure start-up and indicating invalidity of the device when the portion does not satisfy the predefined state of secure start-up. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A device comprising:
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a processor configured to initiate an authentication procedure; and a trusted environment configured to; determine a portion of the device that has achieved secure start-up; implicitly indicate validity of the device when the portion satisfies a predefined state of secure start-up; and indicate invalidity of the device when the portion does not satisfy the predefined state of secure start-up. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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