View source for 20250184742. Proximit (CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC)

= PROXIMITY-BASED SIM CARD SUBSCRIBER AUTHENTICATION =

'''Abstract''':
examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for preventing unauthorized subscriber identity module (sim) card swapping by implementing proximity-based sim card subscriber authentication. in examples, when a communications service provider receives a request to move a subscriber phone number to a new sim card, the new sim card is activated in a locked state. in the locked state, certain features (e.g., receiving calls and text messages/texts) are disabled until the subscriber's identity is confirmed using proximity-based authentication. in examples, proximity-based sim card subscriber authentication is performed using a token provided by a physical authentication device within proximity to a subscriber mobile device including the new sim card. upon successful proximity-based sim card subscriber authentication, the new sim card is activated in an unlocked state.

'''Inventor(s)''': [[:Category:John R.B. Woodworth of Amissville VA US|John R.B. Woodworth]], [[:Category:Dean Ballew of Sterling VA US|Dean Ballew]]

'''CPC Classification''': [[:Category:CPC_H04W12/43|H04W12/43]] (using shared identity modules, e.g. SIM sharing)


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[[Category:John R.B. Woodworth of Amissville VA US]]
[[Category:Dean Ballew of Sterling VA US]]

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