17933527. ROAMING VALIDATION METHOD FOR ACCESS NETWORK PROVIDERS simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)

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ROAMING VALIDATION METHOD FOR ACCESS NETWORK PROVIDERS

Organization Name

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Jerome Henry of Pittsboro NC (US)

Robert E. Barton of British Columbia (CA)

Vinay Saini of Karnatka (IN)

Bart A. Brinckman of Nevele (BE)

Mark Grayson of Berkshire (GB)

ROAMING VALIDATION METHOD FOR ACCESS NETWORK PROVIDERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17933527 titled 'ROAMING VALIDATION METHOD FOR ACCESS NETWORK PROVIDERS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application related to roaming validation for Access Network Providers (ANPs) to protect communications between Stations (STAs) and ANPs during roaming. The ANP registers a roaming federation system, creates a roaming message based on network subscription features, requests signing of the message by the roaming federation system, sends the signed message to a STA, and initiates a connection for the STA.

  • Simplified Explanation:
  - ANPs use a roaming federation system to validate roaming for STAs by creating and signing roaming messages based on network subscription features.
  • Potential Applications:
  - Secure roaming validation for ANPs in wireless networks.
  - Enhanced communication protection between STAs and ANPs during roaming.
  • Problems Solved:
  - Ensuring secure communication between STAs and ANPs during roaming.
  - Streamlining the roaming validation process for ANPs.
  • Benefits:
  - Improved security for roaming communications.
  - Simplified and efficient roaming validation process for ANPs.
  • Potential Commercial Applications:
  - Mobile network operators.
  - Wireless service providers.
  • Possible Prior Art:
  - Existing roaming validation systems in wireless networks.
  - Encryption and authentication methods for secure communication.

Questions:

1. How does the roaming federation system ensure the authenticity of roaming messages? 

  - The roaming federation system uses cryptographic methods to sign the roaming messages, ensuring their authenticity and integrity.

2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this roaming validation system for ANPs? 

  - Potential challenges may include interoperability with existing network infrastructure, scalability for large networks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.


Original Abstract Submitted

Roaming validation for Access Network Providers (ANPs), and particularly to protecting communications between Stations (STAs) and ANPs while providing roaming validation for ANPs may be provided. An ANP may first register a roaming federation system. The ANP may determine a roaming message based on subscription features of the network, and the ANP may request signing of the roaming message by the roaming federation system. The ANP may receive the signed roaming message from the roaming federation system and send the signed roaming message to a STA. The ANP may then receive a request to connect to the network from the STA and initiate a connection for the STA.

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