DYNAMIC BOOTSTRAP eSIM MANAGEMENT FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE

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Inventor(s)

Jean-Marc Padova of San Francisco CA (US)

DYNAMIC BOOTSTRAP eSIM MANAGEMENT FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240267722 titled 'DYNAMIC BOOTSTRAP eSIM MANAGEMENT FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE

- Simplified Explanation:**

This patent application discusses the management of configuration for a bootstrap electronic sim (eSIM) on a wireless device. The eSIM is configured with an initial international mobile subscriber identity (I-IMSI) value to establish a cellular connection and obtain a temporary bootstrap IMSI (B-IMSI) value.

- Key Features and Innovation:**
Configuration of a bootstrap eSIM on an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) for cellular wireless access.
Allocation of a B-IMSI value for temporary use by the wireless device based on a bootstrap selection rule.
Return of the B-IMSI value to a pool after expiration or deletion.

- Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in the telecommunications industry for managing eSIM configurations on wireless devices.

- Problems Solved:**

This technology addresses the need for efficient management of eSIM configurations and temporary IMSI values for cellular connections.

- Benefits:**
Streamlined configuration process for eSIM on wireless devices.
Efficient allocation and management of temporary IMSI values.
Enhanced security and connectivity for wireless devices.

- Commercial Applications:**

Potential commercial applications include telecommunications companies, mobile device manufacturers, and IoT device providers looking to streamline eSIM configuration processes.

- Prior Art:**

Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on eSIM management systems and cellular connectivity solutions.

- Frequently Updated Research:**

Researchers may be exploring advancements in eSIM technology, cellular connectivity protocols, and secure data transmission methods.

- Questions about eSIM Management:**

1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of eSIM configuration on wireless devices? 2. What are the security implications of using temporary IMSI values for cellular connections?

Original Abstract Submitted

this application describes managing configuration of a bootstrap electronic sim (esim) for a wireless device. a bootstrap esim on an embedded universal integrated circuit card (euicc) of the wireless device is configured as needed to provide cellular wireless access. the bootstrap esim is configured with an initial international mobile subscriber identity (i-imsi) value used to establish a cellular connection to obtain a bootstrap imsi (b-imsi) value allocated for temporary, dedicated use by the wireless device. the b-imsi value is selected by a bootstrap server based on a bootstrap selection rule obtained from a bootstrap rules service, where the bootstrap selection rule accounts for a use case type provided by the wireless device and indicating a purpose for use of the b-imsi value. the b-imsi value is returned to a pool for use by other wireless devices after expiration of a timer or responsive to a delete notification message.