Implementation and communication methods, apparatus and system of virtual subscriber identity module
First Claim
1. A method for implementing a virtual subscriber identity module of a terminal, the method comprising:
- receiving a virtual subscriber identity module (VSIM) application request sent by the terminal, wherein the VSIM application request carries an identifier of a VSIM desired by a user of the terminal;
obtaining corresponding VSIM installation information according to the identifier of the desired VSIM;
sending the VSIM installation information to the terminal;
after sending the VSIM installation information to the terminal, receiving first activation information sent by the terminal, wherein the first activation information carries an activation code and the identifier of the VSIM;
verifying whether the activation code is correct;
when the activation code is correct, obtaining the identifier of the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the VSIM according to a mapping relationship between the identifier of the VSIM and an identifier of the network side network element, and sending second activation information carrying the identifier of the VSIM to the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the network side network element;
receiving, according to the identifier of the VSIM, first response information carrying the identifier of the VSIM sent by the network side network element; and
sending second response information to the terminal according to the identifier of the VSIM.
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Abstract
The present invention provides implementation and communication methods, an apparatus and a system of a virtual subscriber identity module. The implementation method includes: receiving a VSIM application request sent by a terminal, where the VSIM application request carries an identifier of a VSIM desired by the terminal; obtaining corresponding VSIM installation information according to the identifier of the desired VSIM; and sending the VSIM installation information to the terminal, so that the terminal installs the VSIM according to the VSIM installation information. The embodiments of the present invention effectively solve a problem where an existing mobile operator network does not support the VSIM, and provide an effective and convenient operation scheme for an existing domestic or international roaming service.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for implementing a virtual subscriber identity module of a terminal, the method comprising:
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receiving a virtual subscriber identity module (VSIM) application request sent by the terminal, wherein the VSIM application request carries an identifier of a VSIM desired by a user of the terminal; obtaining corresponding VSIM installation information according to the identifier of the desired VSIM; sending the VSIM installation information to the terminal; after sending the VSIM installation information to the terminal, receiving first activation information sent by the terminal, wherein the first activation information carries an activation code and the identifier of the VSIM; verifying whether the activation code is correct; when the activation code is correct, obtaining the identifier of the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the VSIM according to a mapping relationship between the identifier of the VSIM and an identifier of the network side network element, and sending second activation information carrying the identifier of the VSIM to the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the network side network element; receiving, according to the identifier of the VSIM, first response information carrying the identifier of the VSIM sent by the network side network element; and sending second response information to the terminal according to the identifier of the VSIM. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A virtual subscriber identity module (VSIM) management server, comprising:
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a receiving module, configured to receive a VSIM application request sent by a terminal, wherein the VSIM application request carries an identifier of a VSIM desired by a user of the terminal; a first obtaining module, configured to obtain corresponding VSIM installation information according to the identifier of the desired VSIM; a sending module, configured to send the VSIM installation information to the terminal; wherein after the VSIM installation information is sent to the terminal, the receiving module is further configured to receive first activation information sent by the terminal, wherein the first activation information carries an activation code and the identifier of the VSIM; a verifying module, configured to verify whether the activation code is correct, and when the activation code is correct, generate a verification pass instruction; and wherein the sending module is further configured to; obtain the identifier of the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the VSIM, send second activation information carrying the identifier of the VSIM to the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the network side network element, receive, according to the identifier of the VSIM, first response information carrying the identifier of the VSIM sent by the network side network element, and send second response information to the terminal according to the identifier of the VSIM. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A mobile operator network, comprising:
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a mobile switching center; and a virtual subscriber identity module (VSIM) management server, comprising; a receiving module, configured to receive a VSIM application request sent by a terminal, wherein the VSIM application request carries an identifier of a VSIM desired by a user of the terminal; a first obtaining module, configured to obtain corresponding VSIM installation information according to the identifier of the desired VSIM; a sending module, configured to send the VSIM installation information to the terminal; wherein after the VSIM installation information is sent to the terminal, the receiving module is further configured to receive first activation information sent by the terminal, wherein the first activation information carries an activation code and the identifier of the VSIM; a verifying module, configured to verify whether the activation code is correct, and when the activation code is correct, generate a verification pass instruction; and wherein the sending module is further configured to; obtain the identifier of the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the VSIM, send second activation information carrying the identifier of the VSIM to the network side network element corresponding to the identifier of the network side network element, receive, according to the identifier of the VSIM, first response information carrying the identifier of the VSIM sent by the network side network element, and send second response information to the terminal according to the identifier of the VSIM.
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