Abstract: This disclosure relates to method and core network node for generating and transferring an anchor key in a communication network. The method is performed by a first core network node and comprises: obtaining, at the first core network node from a second core network node, an AKMA (authentication and key management for service applications) service subscription information for a user equipment (UE), the AKMA service subscription information being transmitted by the second core network node in response to the second core network node receiving a user authentication request message; in response to a successful UE main authentication, generating, at the first core network node, an AKMA anchor key and a key identifier for the AKMA anchor key, the AKMA anchor key being generated based on a base key; and transferring, from the first core network node to a third core network node, the AKMA anchor key and the key identifier.

Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless communications are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a wireless communication method includes storing, by a first network entity, mapping information and determining, by the first network entity, based on identification information and the mapping information, that a first node is authorized to connect to a network.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to encrypted communication between terminal devices and service applications via a communication network. Such encrypted communication may be based on various hierarchical levels of encryption keys that are generated and managed by the communication network. Such encrypted communication and key management may be provided by the communication network to the terminal devices as a service that can be subscribed to. The various levels of encryption keys may be managed to improve flexibility of the communication network and to reduce potential security breaches.

Abstract: Presented are systems and methods for authorization of proximity based services. A first wireless communication device may send, to a second wireless communication device, a message to access a network via the second wireless communication device as a relay node, using at least one authentication and key management for applications (AKMA) service. The message may include an AKMA key identifier (A-KID) and a freshness parameter. The first wireless communication device may generate a validation token to validate against another validation token of the second wireless communication device. The first wireless communication device may generate the validation token using the freshness parameter and a proximity based service function (PBSF) key (KPBSF).

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) NAND memory devices and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fabrication method includes forming a conductor/insulator stack over a substrate, configuring memory cells through the conductor/insulator stack, forming a conductive layer, removing a portion of the conductive layer to form an opening in the conductive layer, depositing a dielectric material in a space of the opening, and forming an airgap in the space.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method, device, and system for providing security credentials to access a non-public network. The method includes receiving, by a terminal, an identifier of a first network and corresponding encryption information. The first network includes a non-public network. The encryption information includes encrypted security credentials for the first network. The terminal receives the identifier of the first network and the corresponding encryption information from a second network that is different from the first network. The method further includes decrypting, by the terminal, the encryption information. The encryption information is decrypted based at least in part on default credentials corresponding to the identifier of the first network. The security credentials of the first network are obtained based at least in part on the decrypted encryption information.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure manufacturing method includes forming a base having a substrate and a dielectric layer on the substrate; forming a first metal layer on the base, the first metal layer has a plurality of first metal lines spaced apart from each other and partially covers the base; forming a dielectric landing layer to cover top surfaces and sidewalls of the plurality of first metal lines; forming a hollow dielectric layer on the dielectric landing layer between adjacent first metal lines; forming an interlayer dielectric layer to cover top surfaces of the hollow dielectric layer and the dielectric landing layer; etching the interlayer dielectric layer and the dielectric landing layer to form a plurality of trenches that expose the plurality of first metal lines; and depositing a metal material in the plurality of trenches to form a second metal layer.

Abstract: The present document relates to methods, systems, and devices related to digital communication, and more specifically, to techniques related to AUSF selection in the case of dual registrations in AKMA. One example data communication method includes receiving, by a first network function, a request to retrieve an identifier of a second network function that authenticated a terminal from a third function, the request including a parameter. The method also includes transmitting, by the first network function, a response to the third network function that includes the identifier of the second network function that authenticated the terminal that is identified based on the parameter.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula I and a racemate, a stereoisomer, a tautomer, an isotopic marker, nitrogen oxide, a solvate, a polymorph, a metabolite, an ester, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, a pharmaceutical composition comprising same, a preparation method therefor, and a pharmaceutical use thereof are described. The compound has the activity of inhibiting USP28 and/or USP25. The structure of the formula I is as follows.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to User Equipment (UE) authentication and authorization with an edge data network in communication networks. Such authentication and authorization may be based on the generation and application of an edge computing key for a UE. Such edge computing key may be used for bi-directional authentication and may be dynamically updated during various stages of the authentication and authorization process. The authentication and authorization supports a UE connected to multiple Access Management Functions (AMFs) belonging to different Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs).

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems to establish a secure communication in a wireless network are described. In one example aspect, a wireless communication method includes generating, by a first function entity, a first identifier configured to be used to establish a secure communication for a first device, using at least a mobile country code, a mobile network code, and a random number, and transmitting the first identifier to the first device.

Abstract: An electro-hydraulic riveting tool has a riveting working head and a pump body. The riveting head consists of a cylinder block, a hollow piston shaft, and a rear end cover. The cylinder block and the rear end cover jointly define a hydraulic cavity. Inside the cylinder body, a first oil passage and a second oil passage are formed. On the pump body, a third oil passage and a fourth oil passage are provided. A broken-nail guide tube is coupled to the riveting working head. The rear end of the broken-nail guide tube is in communication with a nail-collecting box. An adapter plate is sleeved around the outer wall of the broken-nail guide tube. The adapter plate contains an intermediate oil passage with a first and a second intermediate oil passage. An accommodation groove is formed in the adapter plate, and a shock-absorbing joint is housed within this groove.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wireless communication method, systems and devices for a registration procedure. The wireless communication method for use in a wireless terminal includes determining a concealed identifier based on a permanent identifier and a check value. A message with the concealed identifier for a registration procedure is transmitted to a wireless network node.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides semiconductor devices, formation methods thereof, and memory systems.

Abstract: This patent document describes, among other things, techniques, and apparatuses for providing onboarding and provisioning of networks. In one aspect, a method of wireless communication is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a first network node from a second network node, an authentication notification including an identifier for a third network node where a key is stored. The method further includes transmitting, by a first network node, a wireless device parameter update message to the third network node identified by the identifier.

Abstract: A session request method, a session request apparatus, a terminal, and a storage medium are provided. The session request method includes: generating an authentication server key when a key agreement authentication is passed; determining, according to the authentication server key, a key identifier of an authentication and key management for applications (AKMA) anchor key; when the key identifier is invalid, updating the key identifier according to a mobile subscriber identification number (MSIN); and sending an updated key identifier to an application function, to request a key-based session.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to encrypted communication between terminal devices and service applications via a communication network. Such encrypted communication may be based on various hierarchical levels of encryption keys that are generated and managed by the communication network. Such encrypted communication and key management may be provided by the communication network to the terminal devices as a service that can be subscribed to. The various levels of encryption keys may be managed to improve flexibility of the communication network and to reduce potential security breaches.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to encrypted communication between terminal devices and service applications via a communication network. Such encrypted communication may be based on various hierarchical levels of encryption keys that are generated and managed by the communication network. Such encrypted communication and key management may be provided by the communication network to the terminal devices as a service that can be subscribed to. The various levels of encryption keys may be managed to improve flexibility of the communication network and to reduce potential security breaches.

Abstract: Presented are systems and methods for acquiring channel state information. A wireless communicate node may transmit a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) to a wireless communication device via a first antenna port of a plurality of antenna ports of the wireless communication node. The wireless communication node may receive a channel state information (CSI) report from the wireless communication device.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to securely pushing messages from an AF to a User Equipment (UE) in communication networks. Performed by a wireless device in a wireless network, the method includes receiving, from a first network element hosting an Application Function (AF), a message comprising one of: an AKMA (Authentication and Key Management for Applications) key identifier (ID) identifying an AKMA anchor key of the wireless device; or a set of parameters indicative of the AKMA key ID; and storing the AKMA key ID and an AF key associated with the first network element in a security context, wherein the first network element outside of a core network of the wireless network.