18152206. Bootstrapping Devices on a Network simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

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Bootstrapping Devices on a Network

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Mert Ocak of Helsinki (FI)

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Bootstrapping Devices on a Network - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18152206 titled 'Bootstrapping Devices on a Network

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes methods for operating a device and managing bootstrapping of devices in a network.

  • The method for operating a device involves computing a derivative of a secret shared between the device and a server entity of the network.
  • It then generates a temporary bootstrap URI by combining the computed derivative with a static bootstrap URI for the network.
  • Finally, it sends a bootstrap request to the temporary bootstrap URI.
  • The method for managing bootstrapping involves generating temporary bootstrap URIs for devices that can connect to the network.
  • It updates a network DNS registry to map the generated temporary bootstrap URIs to the IP address of a bootstrap server instance or a bootstrap load balancer.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Device management in a networked environment.
  • Secure bootstrapping of devices in a network.
  • Efficient management of bootstrap requests and load balancing.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Simplifies the process of bootstrapping devices in a network.
  • Enhances security by using shared secrets and temporary bootstrap URIs.
  • Improves scalability and efficiency by utilizing load balancers and updating DNS registry.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Streamlines the device bootstrapping process.
  • Enhances security and confidentiality of shared secrets.
  • Improves network management and scalability.
  • Enables efficient load balancing of bootstrap requests.


Original Abstract Submitted

Methods for operating a device and for managing bootstrapping of devices are disclosed. The method () for operating a device comprises computing () a derivative of a secret shared between the device and a server entity of a network, generating () a temporary bootstrap URI by combining at least a part of the computed derivative with a static bootstrap URI for the network, and sending () a bootstrap request to the temporary bootstrap URI. The method for managing bootstrapping of devices comprises generating temporary bootstrap URIs corresponding to devices operable to connect to a network, and updating a network DNS registry to map the generated temporary bootstrap URIs to the IP address of at least one of a bootstrap server instance reachable via the network and/or a bootstrap load balancer. Also disclosed are a device, a bootstrap load balancer, a bootstrap server, and a computer program.

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