18156892. Access Control Method and Apparatus for Terminal Device simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
Access Control Method and Apparatus for Terminal Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tingting Geng of Shanghai (CN)
Access Control Method and Apparatus for Terminal Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18156892 titled 'Access Control Method and Apparatus for Terminal Device
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an access control method and apparatus for a terminal device in a non-terrestrial network. It addresses the issue of communication failures when a terminal device selects a public land mobile network that is not from the country where the device is located.
- The network device receives information about the public land mobile network selected by the terminal device.
- The network device obtains the location information of the terminal device.
- Based on the location information and the country information corresponding to the selected public land mobile network, the network device determines whether the terminal device is allowed to access that network.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various scenarios where terminal devices need to connect to public land mobile networks in different countries. Some potential applications include:
- International travelers using their mobile devices in foreign countries.
- Roaming services for mobile users in areas with limited network coverage.
- IoT devices operating in different countries.
Problems Solved
The access control method and apparatus address the following problems:
- Communication failures in non-terrestrial networks when a terminal device selects a public land mobile network from a different country.
- Incompatibility issues between the selected network and the country where the terminal device is located.
- Ensuring seamless connectivity for mobile users and IoT devices across different countries.
Benefits
The use of this access control method and apparatus offers several benefits:
- Improved reliability and connectivity for terminal devices in non-terrestrial networks.
- Efficient utilization of public land mobile networks by allowing access only to authorized devices.
- Simplified access control process for terminal devices operating in different countries.
- Enhanced user experience for international travelers and roaming mobile users.
Original Abstract Submitted
This application discloses an access control method and apparatus for a terminal device, to resolve communication failures occurring in a non-terrestrial network when a public land mobile network selected by a terminal device may not be a public land mobile network of a country in which the terminal device is located. The method includes: A network device receives public land mobile network information indicating a first public land mobile network selected by the terminal device. The network device obtains location information of the terminal device, and determines, based on the location information and country information that corresponds to the first public land mobile network, whether the terminal device is allowed to access the first public land mobile network.
