Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Verteilen und Speichern von einem Elektronischen Zugang

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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP2509342

Aktenzeichen

EP12163450

Anmeldetag

5. April 2012

Veröffentlichung

9. Januar 2013

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

H04L29/06H04L9/30H04W12/06H04W4/06H04W8/26H04W4/60H04W12/02H04W4/02

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for efficiently distributing and storing access control clients within a network. In one embodiment, the access clients include electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs), and an eSIM distribution network infrastructure is described which enforces eSIM uniqueness and conservation, distributes network traffic to prevent "bottle necking" congestion, and provides reasonable disaster recovery capabilities. In one variant, eSIMs are securely stored at electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) appliances which ensure eSIM uniqueness and conservation. Access to the eUICC appliances is made via multiple eSIM depots, which ensure that network load is distributed. Persistent storage is additionally described, for among other activities, archiving and backup.

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Firma

Apple Inc.

Land

🇺🇸 USA

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