17907177. SNPN ONBOARDING AND OBTAINING SNPN SERVICES FROM A PLMN simplified abstract (InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.)
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SNPN ONBOARDING AND OBTAINING SNPN SERVICES FROM A PLMN
Organization Name
InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Michael Starsinic of Newtown PA (US)
Quang Ly of North Wales PA (US)
Catalina Mladin of Hatboro PA (US)
Jiwan Ninglekhu of Royersford PA (US)
Pascal Adjakple of Great Neck NY (US)
SNPN ONBOARDING AND OBTAINING SNPN SERVICES FROM A PLMN - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17907177 titled 'SNPN ONBOARDING AND OBTAINING SNPN SERVICES FROM A PLMN
The abstract describes a patent application related to a User Equipment (UE) operating in an "Onboarding Mode" searching for a network broadcasting Onboarding Capability Information (OCT), registering using onboarding credentials, receiving SNPN credentials, and connecting to the network.
- User Equipment (UE) can search for a network broadcasting Onboarding Capability Information (OCT).
- UE can register using onboarding credentials and receive SNPN credentials from the network.
- UE can exit onboarding mode, enter Manual Network Selection or Automatic Network Selection mode, and connect to the SNPN.
- UE can receive a list of PLMNs and SNPNs that are equivalent from a network.
- UE can indicate to the network that a requested slice is associated with an SNPN, not the HPLMN.
- The network can indicate to the UE how the slices of the network map to the slices of the SNPN.
- The network can indicate whether a slice offered by the network only partially maps to a slice of the SNPN or HPLMN.
Potential Applications: - Mobile network connectivity - Seamless network switching - Enhanced user experience in network selection
Problems Solved: - Simplifying the process of connecting to different networks - Ensuring secure and efficient network registration
Benefits: - Improved user experience - Enhanced network connectivity - Streamlined network selection process
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Mobile Network Connectivity Technology This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and other mobile devices to improve network connectivity and user experience. It can benefit mobile network operators by providing a more efficient network registration process and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience in network selection? - This technology simplifies the process of connecting to different networks, making it easier for users to switch between networks seamlessly. 2. What are the potential security implications of using onboarding credentials in network registration? - The use of onboarding credentials helps ensure secure network registration, enhancing data protection for users.
Original Abstract Submitted
A user equipment (UE) operating in an “Onboarding Mode” may search for a network broadcasting Onboarding Capability Information (OCT), then register using onboarding credentials and receive SNPN credentials from the network. The UE may then exit onboarding mode, enter Manual Network Selection or Automatic Network Selection mode, and connect to the SNPN. A UE may also receive from a network a list of PLMNs and SNPNs that are equivalent then, when registering, indicate to the network that a requested slice is not associated with the IJE's HPLMN, but is associated with an SNPN. The network may indicate to the UE how the slices of the network map to the slices of the SNPN, and may indicate whether a slice that is offered by the network only partially maps to a slice of the SNPN or HPLMN.
