MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPLE ACCESS CONTROL ENTITIES
First Claim
1. A method for transferring electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs) between mobile devices, the method comprising:
- at a server device configured to manage a plurality of eSIMs;
identifying a condition to provide an eSIM included in the plurality of eSIMs to a first mobile device;
referencing a usage status associated with the eSIM to identify whether the eSIM is being utilized by a second mobile device;
determining, in accordance with the usage status, that the eSIM is being utilized by the second mobile device;
prompting the second mobile device to return the eSIM to the server device;
when the second mobile device returns the eSIM to the server device;
providing the eSIM to the first mobile device, andupdating the usage status to reflect providing the eSIM to the first mobile device; and
when the second mobile device does not return the eSIM to the server device;
denying the request.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for managing multiple user access control entities or clients. For example, in one embodiment, a “wallet” of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) may be stored and used at a user device and/or distributed to other devices for use thereon. In another embodiment, a networked server may store and distribute eSIM to a plurality of user devices in communication therewith. A database of available eSIM is maintained at the wallet entity and/or at the network which enables request for a particular eSIM to be processed and various rules for the distribution thereof to be implemented. Security precautions are implemented to protect both user and network carrier specific data as the data is transmitted between networked entities. Solutions for eSIM backup and restoration are also described.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for transferring electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs) between mobile devices, the method comprising:
at a server device configured to manage a plurality of eSIMs; identifying a condition to provide an eSIM included in the plurality of eSIMs to a first mobile device; referencing a usage status associated with the eSIM to identify whether the eSIM is being utilized by a second mobile device; determining, in accordance with the usage status, that the eSIM is being utilized by the second mobile device; prompting the second mobile device to return the eSIM to the server device; when the second mobile device returns the eSIM to the server device; providing the eSIM to the first mobile device, and updating the usage status to reflect providing the eSIM to the first mobile device; and when the second mobile device does not return the eSIM to the server device; denying the request. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A mobile device, comprising:
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a secure element configured to manage a plurality of electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs); and a processor configured to cause the mobile device to carry out steps that include; receiving a first request to access a particular eSIM not included in the plurality of eSIMs, wherein the particular eSIM is stored at a different mobile device; in response to the first request, issuing, to a server device that manages the mobile device and the different mobile device, a second request to obtain the particular eSIM from the different mobile device; and when the server device indicates the particular eSIM is available; downloading the particular eSIM from the server device; and when the server device indicates the particular eSIM is not available; displaying a message indicating that the particular eSIM cannot be obtained. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile device, comprising:
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a secure element configured to manage a plurality of electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs); and a processor configured to cause the mobile device to carry out steps that include; receiving, from a server device, a request to provide a particular eSIM of the plurality of eSIMs to the server device; in response to the request, issuing a prompt to select from; providing the particular eSIM to the server device, or withholding the particular eSIM from the server device; receiving a selection in response to the prompt; and uploading the particular eSIM from the mobile device to the server device when the selection indicates to provide the particular eSIM to the server device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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