17799494. METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR SLICE-SPECIFIC AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION IN NETWORK simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR SLICE-SPECIFIC AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION IN NETWORK

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Mahmoud Watfa of Staines (GB)

Ricky Kumar Kaura of Staines (GB)

METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR SLICE-SPECIFIC AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION IN NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17799494 titled 'METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR SLICE-SPECIFIC AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION IN NETWORK

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for a User Equipment (UE) to perform a Network Slice-Specific Authentication and Authorization (NSSAA) procedure in a network. The method involves the UE initiating a first procedure by sending a message to a first network entity. The UE then receives a second message from the first network entity. The method includes determining if a predefined condition is met, which includes checking if the second message contains a specific indication. Based on this condition, the method determines whether to block or restrict one or more additional procedures.

  • The method is used by a UE to perform a Network Slice-Specific Authentication and Authorization (NSSAA) procedure.
  • The UE initiates the procedure by sending a message to a first network entity.
  • The UE receives a second message from the first network entity.
  • The method checks if a predefined condition is met, which includes checking if the second message contains a specific indication.
  • Based on the condition, the method decides whether to block or restrict one or more additional procedures.

Potential Applications

  • This method can be applied in 5G networks where network slicing is used to provide different services with specific requirements.
  • It can be used to ensure secure and authorized access to specific network slices for different types of devices or applications.

Problems Solved

  • The method solves the problem of ensuring proper authentication and authorization for network slices in a 5G network.
  • It allows for the blocking or restriction of certain procedures based on predefined conditions, providing control over network access.

Benefits

  • The method enhances the security of network slices by ensuring proper authentication and authorization.
  • It allows for more granular control over network access, enabling the blocking or restriction of procedures as needed.
  • The method enables efficient management of network resources by controlling access to specific network slices.


Original Abstract Submitted

There is disclosed a method, for a UE, for performing a Network Slice-Specific Authentication and Authorization (NSSAA) procedure in a network comprising the UE and a first network entity. The method comprises: in response to transmitting, to the first network entity, a first message for initiating a first procedure, receiving, from the first network entity, a second message; determining whether a first condition is satisfied, the first condition comprising: the second message includes a predefined indication; and determining whether to block or restrict one or more second procedures based on the first condition.