Telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ) (20240340269). MASKING OF PRIVACY RELATED INFORMATION FOR NETWORK SERVICES simplified abstract
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MASKING OF PRIVACY RELATED INFORMATION FOR NETWORK SERVICES
Organization Name
telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Abdulrahman Alabbasi of Kista (SE)
Massimo Condoluci of Solna (SE)
MASKING OF PRIVACY RELATED INFORMATION FOR NETWORK SERVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340269 titled 'MASKING OF PRIVACY RELATED INFORMATION FOR NETWORK SERVICES
The abstract describes a method for operating a service consumer in a cellular network, requesting a network service from a service provider while ensuring privacy protection.
- The service consumer transmits a service request to the service provider with a privacy indication for protecting privacy-related information.
- The service response from the provider includes a privacy model and instructions on how to use it.
- The service consumer processes the privacy model based on the instructions received.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in various industries where privacy protection of user data is crucial, such as healthcare, finance, and telecommunications. - It can be used in IoT devices that require network services while maintaining user privacy.
Problems Solved: - Ensures that privacy-related information is protected when utilizing network services outside the service consumer's environment. - Provides a standardized method for handling privacy concerns in service requests and responses.
Benefits: - Enhances user trust by safeguarding sensitive information. - Streamlines the process of requesting and providing network services with privacy considerations.
Commercial Applications: - Privacy-focused service providers can leverage this technology to attract customers who prioritize data protection. - Companies handling sensitive data can use this method to comply with privacy regulations and build a reputation for security.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method compare to existing privacy protection mechanisms in cellular networks? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay informed about advancements in privacy protection technologies in cellular networks to enhance the effectiveness of this method.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for operating a service consumer which is requesting to utilize a network service provided by a service provider in a cellular network. the method includes, at the service consumer, transmitting a service request to the service provider, the service request including a privacy indication indicating that a privacy related information necessary as input for the network service is requested to be privacy protected when used outside the service consumer, receiving a service response from the service provider, the service response comprising a privacy model and an indication how to use the privacy model, and processing the privacy model at the service consumer based on the indication.
