18421500. COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
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COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18421500 titled 'COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method and apparatus for improving network security by performing security processing on user plane control data before sending it to a terminal device.
- Network device performs encryption and/or integrity protection processing on user plane control data
- Processed data, including MAC layer control PDU and MAC CE, is sent to terminal device
- Terminal device performs decryption and/or integrity verification processing on received data
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in telecommunications, data security, and network infrastructure industries.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for improved network security and data protection in communication systems.
Benefits: Enhanced network security, protection of user data, improved integrity verification processes.
Potential Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized in mobile networks, IoT devices, and secure communication systems.
Possible Prior Art: Prior art may include existing encryption and decryption methods in communication systems, as well as integrity verification processes.
Unanswered Questions: 1. How does this technology compare to existing encryption and integrity protection methods in terms of efficiency and effectiveness? 2. Are there any potential vulnerabilities or limitations in the security processing performed by the network device and terminal device?
Original Abstract Submitted
This application provides a communication method and apparatus. The method includes: A network device performs first security processing on user plane control data. The first security processing includes encryption processing and/or integrity protection processing. The network device sends processed user plane control data to a terminal device. The user plane control data includes a MAC layer control PDU and a MAC CE. The terminal device performs decryption processing and/or integrity verification processing on the received user plane control data. In this way, network security is improved.
