18558317. Network Supported Authentication simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

Network Supported Authentication

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

[[:Category:Miguel Angel Mu�oz De La Torre Alonso of Madrid (ES)|Miguel Angel Mu�oz De La Torre Alonso of Madrid (ES)]][[Category:Miguel Angel Mu�oz De La Torre Alonso of Madrid (ES)]]

Alfonso de Jesus Perez Martinez of Madrid (ES)

Rodrigo Alvarez Dominguez of Madrid (ES)

Network Supported Authentication - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18558317 titled 'Network Supported Authentication

Simplified Explanation: The patent application relates to methods for operating a network exposure entity and/or a policy control entity in a wireless communications network to enable multi-factor authentication.

• Enables wireless communications network to actively participate in multi-factor authentication.
• Facilitates data packet sessions between service providers and user equipment.
• Involves network exposure entities and policy control entities in the process.

Potential Applications: 1. Enhancing security in wireless communications networks. 2. Improving authentication procedures for service providers. 3. Streamlining data packet sessions between different entities.

Problems Solved: 1. Lack of active network involvement in multi-factor authentication. 2. Inefficient data packet session management. 3. Limited security measures in wireless communications networks.

Benefits: 1. Enhanced security for data transmission. 2. Improved authentication processes. 3. Streamlined data packet session management.

Commercial Applications: The technology could be utilized by telecommunications companies, network security firms, and service providers to enhance the security and efficiency of their wireless communications networks.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve authentication procedures in wireless communications networks? 2. What are the key benefits of enabling the network to actively participate in multi-factor authentication?

Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments of the invention can relate to various methods for operating a network exposure entity () and/or a policy control entity in a wireless communications network (), in which a data packet session can be provided between a service provider () and a user equipment (), the methods comprising steps for enabling the wireless communications network () to take an active role in a multi-factor authentication procedure requested by the service provider (). Further embodiments of the invention relate to respective network exposure entities () and/or policy control entities.