Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a polling interval negotiation scheme between a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) and a wireless terminal. A wireless terminal and a UICC are communicating at a first polling interval. The wireless terminal may send a proposed polling interval to the UICC. The wireless terminal determines a response of the UICC to the proposed polling interval, and communicates with the UICC at a second polling interval based on the response of the UICC.

Abstract: The present embodiment provides a method and system a method for sharing Mobile Equipment Identification Number (MEID) and Mobile Index Number (MIN) to provide optimal communication in a multi-service provider environment. The method includes receiving a request to access a service provided by one or more service providers, identifying a MEID-MIN pair associated with the request, and sharing the identified MEID-MIN pair among a plurality of access nodes associated with the one or more service providers. Further, the method further includes detecting an optimized access node among the plurality of access nodes to provide access to the service based on parameters associated with the plurality of access nodes, and using the identified MEID-MIN pair to provide access to the service through the detected optimized access node.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable security device (SIM) for authenticating a user (USR) of a communication device (MP1, MP2) to a server (SRV), the portable security device (SIM) comprising means for configuring said communication device (MP1, MP2). The portable security device (SIM) further comprises means for filtering the configuration of a first communication device (MP1), creating a backup of the filtered configuration of the communication device (MP1), detecting that the user (USR) changed a first communication device (MP1) for a second communication device (MP2), filtering the backup of the filtered configuration, and restoring the filtered backup of the filtered configuration of the first communication device (MP1) on the second communication device (MP2).

Abstract: A method of configuring modules for identifying users of a telecommunication network able to cover a service area, each identification module including an identification code stored in the identification module, the identification code including: an operator identifier; a user identification number; the method includes assigning a same operator identifier to a plurality of modules for identifying users belonging to a same organization or international mission.

Abstract: Wireless communication in a radio access network may be implemented in a manner where a user equipment (UE) with multiple Universal Subscriber Identity Modules (USIMs) selects a system based on the system's preference status among the USIMs of the UE. A system that is home to all the UE's USIMs is selected over one that is home to some USIMs but roaming for others. A system that is home to some USIMs but not provisioned for other USIMs is selected over one that is roaming to all USIMs. A system that is roaming to all USIMs is selected over one that is roaming to some USIMs but not provisioned for other USIMs. Ranking of systems may be done independently by USIM or may be done using a combined ranking method that considers other USIMs prior to an individual USIM indicating a system priority. Manual system selection may also be used.

Abstract: A communication apparatus and a method for MMI displaying are provided, wherein the communication apparatus equipped with at least one subscriber identification module (SIM) cards, comprising: a detector, arranged to detect an amount of the SIM card(s) inserted on the communication apparatus; and a processor, providing different man-machine interfaces (MMIs) to be displayed on a display apparatus according to the amount of the inserted SIM card(s); and wherein when the amount of the inserted SIM card(s) equals to one, the processor provides a single card MMI for a subscriber; when the amount of the inserted SIM cards larger than one, the processor provides a multi-card MMI for the subscribers and examines whether there is a predetermined SIM card being determined; and the different MMIs is displayed based on the predetermined SIM card

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for establishing a call connection via a desired SIM card using a specific code corresponding to the SIM card without selecting or changing the SIM card in a mobile terminal that supports a plurality of SIM cards are provided. The apparatus includes a SIM manager and a controller. The SIM manager selects a desired SIM card among the plurality of the SIM cards using a specific code corresponding to a desired SIM card. The controller processes to attempt to establish a call using the SIM card selected by the SIM manager.

Abstract: A wireless device has a first SIM and a second SIM. The first SIM and the second SIM share a common radio system. A processing system determines whether to allocate use of the radio system to the second SIM for a time period that occurs when the first SIM is in an active connected mode using the common radio system in order to be able to at least one of transmit data and receive data. The processing system allocates or denies use of the radio system to the second SIM accordingly.

Abstract: A virtual wireless network including a server running a home location register (HLR), the home location register being associated solely with a virtual wireless network operator that does not have any licensed frequency spectrum, but provides wireless services to a subscriber by using the wireless basestations of a wireless network operator that does have licensed frequency spectrum.

Abstract: Communication apparatus (22) includes an interface (41) to a plurality of wireless modems (42) and bonding circuitry (39), which is configured to receive multiple virtual identities in the apparatus, to load respective ones of the received virtual identities into one or more of the wireless modems, and to communicate over the air by simultaneously transmitting or receiving a data stream over at least the two or more of the wireless modems. Systems and methods for such communication are provided, as well.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for enabling improved performance for page decodes on a SIM of a multi-SIM wireless communication device in which a shared radio frequency (RF) resource is used to read system information for a different SIM. After determining that a first SIM is using the shared RF resource to decode SIBs, the wireless device may receive information about an upcoming page decode time for monitoring a paging channel associated with the second SIM. The wireless device may obtain system information block (SIB) scheduling information associated with the first SIM, and may create a RF resource release gap during the system information read period based on the SIB scheduling information and the upcoming page decode time. Control of the RF resource may be released from the modem stack associated within the first SIM, and gained by a modem stack associated with the second SIM during the RF resource release gap.

Abstract: A mobile device provided with a secure chip and a short-range wireless RF communication module, which can be used for contactless transactions with external short-range wireless RF communication devices, for example at a point of sales. The mobile device is provided with user selectable activity levels of the secure chip to reduce security risks/concerns associated with such a terminal. The user selectable activity levels may include levels in which the secure chip is deactivated by default, and only temporarily activated upon user confirmation or the entry of a password or PIN.

Abstract: A method and article of manufacture to reactivate a user identity card for a mobile station that communicates with a network is described. The user identity card is initially activated with the network. The user identity card has a unique identifier. Activation includes communicating with the mobile station from the network and programming the user identity card with network parameters. The network parameters programmed on the user identity card are then cleared after a preset period of time. The user identity card is reset to an unactivated state and then the user identity card can be reactivated with the network.

Abstract: A computer system, and more particularly, to a system and controlling method thereof are disclosed, by which a plurality of operating systems can be driven using a smart subscriber authentication module. The present invention includes at least one display unit, a first memory provided with a first operating system, a subscriber identification module (SIM) including a second memory provided with a second operating system different from the first operating system and a second controller configured to perform an operation for the second operating system, and a first controller determining whether the subscriber identification module is connected via a prescribed interface, the first controller, if determining that the subscriber identification module is connected, controlling a booting of the first operating system or a booting of the second operating system through the operation by the second controller to be selectively executed on the at least one display unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus of tune away in wireless communications include receiving a master information block (MIB) from a first subscription network entity on a first subscription in a user equipment (UE). The method further includes determining system information block (SIB) scheduling information associated with the first subscription network entity. Moreover, the method includes tuning away from the first subscription to a second subscription.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a module 100 or the like wireless communication terminal for wireless communication, wherein in operation the module 100 is in signaling relation to a device 3 of an integrated circuit card, wherein the operation is adapted for signaling between the module 100 and the integrated circuit card device 3 (ICC-device) via an interface system 10, the interface system 10 comprising at least one command interface instance 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 adapted for direct command signaling between the module 100 and at least one application 1, 2, and a card application toolkit 80 (CAT) for direct command signaling between the module 100 and the integrated circuit card device 3 (ICC-device).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loading a list of preferred networks into a secure element contained in a mobile terminal. The loading is accomplished when the secure element detects that it is in a roaming condition within a telecommunication network. The method consists of: i) asking (12) for an IP channel to be opened between the telecommunication network and the secure element, the request for opening originating with the secure element; ii) requesting (13) the loading of the list of preferred networks; iii) uploading (14) via the IP channel the list of preferred networks into the secure element; and iv) transmitting (16) a request by the secure element to the mobile terminal to use one of said preferred networks in said list.

Abstract: Systems and methods for activating a mobile device for use with a service provider are described. In one exemplary method, a mobile device having a currently inserted SIM card may be prepared for activation using a signing process in which an activation server generates a signed activation ticket encoded with SIM policy data that corresponds to the combination of the device and one of a number of SIM cards belonging to a set of SIM cards defined by the SIM policy data. The activation ticket is securely stored on the mobile device. In another exemplary method the mobile device may be activated in an activation process in which the device verifies an activation ticket against information specific to the device and SIM card in accordance with the SIM policy in the activation ticket, and initiates activation when the verification of the activation ticket is successful.

Abstract: A communication device is provided with a processing unit. The processing unit determines whether at least one elementary file in a single subscriber identity card is required to be read out. If so, the processing unit activates one subscriber identity module instance in the subscriber identity card for the elementary file, and reads the elementary file from the subscriber identity card.

Abstract: A fixed wireless terminal (29) comprises interfaces (32, 34) and a controller (40), e.g., a Generic Access Network Controller (GANC). The controller (40) is configured to interwork Generic Access Network (GAN) signaling employed between the mobile wireless terminal (29) and the fixed wireless terminal (30) with circuit switched signaling employed between the fixed wireless terminal and the radio access network (22). The interworking enables the controller (40) to provide a circuit switched mobile telephony core network service to the mobile wireless terminal (30).

Abstract: Various methods are provided for facilitating a software smart card environment consisting of multiple virtual UICCs (vUICC) hosting a plurality of SIMS or U-SIMS. One example method may comprise receiving a network authentication request from a first network operator. The method may also comprise causing, using a processor, a UICC to activate a subscription for the first network operator and deactivate a subscription for a second network operator in an instance in which the subscription for the first network operator is not the active subscription. The method may further comprise determining a vUICC identification relating to the requested application. The method may further comprise causing authentication information to be transmitted to the first network operator based on the subscription for the first network operator. Similar and related example apparatuses and example computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system for selectively provisioning services between an access point, which supports telecommunications services over an IP network, and a carrier network includes a network connection and a telephone connector. At least one detection component detects whether a landline telephone is plugged in to the telephone connector. The access point and network are configured to provision telecommunications services based at least in part on an identifier stored in an identification module.

Abstract: A wireless device has at least a first radio system for a first SIM channel and a second radio system for a second SIM channel. A processing system is arranged to determine whether a first of the first and second radio systems is capable of providing service for both of the first and second SIM channels currently being serviced by the first and second radio systems respectively. Servicing of the second SIM channel is transferred from the second radio system to the first radio system if it is determined that the first radio system is capable of providing service for both of first and second SIM channels. At least a part of the second radio system is shut down to reduce the power consumed by the second radio system after servicing of the second SIM channel has been transferred.

Abstract: A mobile station is provided. The mobile station has a plurality of removable user identification modules, key generation logic, and hash logic. The plurality of removable user identification modules are each configured to store unique corresponding information associated with a corresponding plurality of cellular subscriptions. The key generation logic is configured generate a hash key. The hash logic is coupled to the key generation logic, and is configured to employ the hash key to determine parameters and attributes for continuing communication with a base station, where each of the parameters and attributes are determined to maximize use of common hardware and software within the mobile station to concurrently provide for communications in support of the corresponding plurality of cellular subscriptions.

Abstract: An RFID card includes a smartcard controller that receives power from a host device. The RFID card also includes a small inductive device capable of inductive coupling with an RFID reader. The small inductive device is small enough to fit in the form factor of a memory card or SIM card. Enhancement circuits enhance the usable read and write distance of the RFID card.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for exporting data of a Javacard application stored in a UICC to a host, the method consisting in: transmitting a transfer order to the application through a Javacard API; formatting the data in a pack, wherein the formatting is realized by the application; exporting the pack to the host.

Abstract: An RFID card includes a smartcard controller that receives power from a host device. The RFID card also includes a small inductive device capable of inductive coupling with an RFID reader. The small inductive device is small enough to fit in the form factor of a memory card or SIM card. Enhancement circuits enhance the usable read and write distance of the RFID card.

Abstract: A method for providing public land mobile network access to a User Equipment. A first identity or communication context information relates to the use of the User Equipment according to a first mode of operation, the first mode of operation being defined at least partly by a first configuration information stored in the User Equipment and being associated to a first network access priority. A second identity or communication context information relates to the use of the User Equipment according to a second mode of operation, the second mode of operation being defined at least partly by a second configuration information stored in the User Equipment and being associated to a second network access priority. At least partly during the operation of the User Equipment, the network access of the User Equipment occurs simultaneously using the first mode of operation and using the second mode of operation.

Abstract: A method for provisioning a service to a smart card of a user mobile terminal and a system for provisioning a service by applying the same are provided. The method for provisioning the service includes: triggering an application installed in a user mobile terminal; connecting a channel with the triggered application; and provisioning a service to a smart card of the user mobile terminal via the application. Accordingly, a service provider can obtain a channel for installing its service in the smart card of the user mobile terminal.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributing access control clients. In one exemplary embodiment, a network infrastructure is disclosed that enables delivery of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) to secure elements (e.g., electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICCs), etc.) The network architecture includes one or more of: (i) eSIM appliances, (ii) secure eSIM storages, (iii) eSIM managers, (iv) eUICC appliances, (v) eUICC managers, (vi) service provider consoles, (vii) account managers, (viii) Mobile Network Operator (MNO) systems, (ix) eUICCs that are local to one or more devices, and (x) depots. Moreover, each depot may include: (xi) eSIM inventory managers, (xii) system directory services, (xiii) communications managers, and/or (xiv) pending eSIM storages. Functions of the disclosed infrastructure can be flexibly partitioned and/or adapted such that individual parties can host portions of the infrastructure.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a capacitor, an antenna, a wireless wide area network card, an embedded display port interface, and a digital-to-analog converter. The capacitor has a variable capacitance that varies based on a voltage applied to the capacitor. The antenna is coupled to the capacitor, and has a variable resonance frequency that is based on the variable capacitance. The wireless wide area network card is in communication with the antenna, and is configured to set the variable resonance frequency to a specific frequency based on a control signal. The embedded display port interface is configured to transmit the control signal from the wireless wide area network card to a display control circuit via an auxiliary channel of the embedded display port interface. The digital-to-analog converter is in communication with the display control circuit, and is configured to provide the voltage to the capacitor in response to a signal from the display control circuit.

Abstract: A wireless communication device according to embodiments includes a position detection unit configured to detect the position of the wireless communication medium in a moving path, and a control unit configured to control communication based on the detection signal from the position detection unit.

Abstract: There is provided a display device including a display and a hardware power button, wherein the power button is operable to open from the device to receive a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, and wherein the power button is operable to close so as to store the SIM card in the device, wherein the device is operable to use the SIM card to define a SIM identity for the device.

Abstract: Various user interfaces and other technologies for interacting with devices that support multiple SIM cards can be implemented. For example, SIM-separated and SIM-aggregated user interface paradigms can be supported. Intelligent selection of an appropriate paradigm can support user preferences, conversation user interfaces, and the like. Other features such as SIM card defaults can help users deal with multiple SIM card scenarios. A consistent, compact user interface for switching SIM cards can be supported. Users can interact with their devices more efficiently and with less frustration. A wide variety of use scenarios are supported.

Abstract: Various user interfaces and other technologies for interacting with devices that support multiple SIM cards can be implemented. For example, intelligent handling of SIM card selection can help users deal with multiple SIM card scenarios. A user interface for overriding SIM card selection can be supported. Users can interact with their devices more efficiently and with less frustration. A wide variety of use default SIM card scenarios are supported. SIM cards can be selected based on any of a rich set of input factors.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a casing, an electronic element, and an ejection mechanism. The casing has a receiving space and an opening. The ejection mechanism includes: a holder for holding and carrying the electronic element to pass through the opening to be exposed outside the casing; a first biasing spring biasing the holder to project outwardly from the opening; a stopping member rotatably pivoted to the casing and contactable with a projection of the holder; a second biasing spring biasing the stopping member to contact the projection, and having an elastic modulus greater than that of the first biasing spring; and a releasing member operable for driving the stopping member to detach from the projection.

Abstract: A method of processing a transaction for provision of funds to a mobile telephone prepayment account associated with a mobile telephone is disclosed. The method includes: an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) receiving, from a card associated with a user of the mobile telephone, information identifying a financial account associated with the user of the mobile device; the ATM receiving, from a user, an identifier associated with the mobile telephone; the ATM receiving, from the user, information indicating an amount of funds to be provided to the mobile telephone prepayment account; and the ATM sending, to a financial institution associated with the financial account, an instruction to transfer the indicated amount of funds from the financial account to the wireless service provider, so as to provide the indicated amount of funds to the mobile telephone prepayment account.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mobile communication terminal and an incoming call management method. The mobile communication terminal comprises a master SIM card and an auxiliary SIM card. The method comprises the following steps: when receiving an incoming call to the auxiliary SIM card, determining whether the auxiliary SIM card is locked; if the auxiliary SIM card is locked, stopping responding to the incoming call, and waiting for receiving from a user an instruction of whether to send a prompt message to inform a caller for the incoming call; and when receiving from the user an instruction of sending a prompt message to inform the caller for the incoming call, transmitting a prompt message that is automatically generated by the system or manually edited by the user to the caller with the master SIM card.

Abstract: A subscriber identity is changed for a mobile terminal (10) through the initiation of a sending of an instruction to the mobile terminal (10), via a first mobile communication system (18, 30) to which the mobile terminal is attached, to change subscriber identity from a first subscriber identity (IMSI1) used in the first mobile communication system to a second subscriber identity (IMSI2) for use in a second mobile communication system, and the initiation, after obtaining knowledge of the mobile terminal having attached to the second mobile communication system based on the second subscriber identity, a detachment procedure in the first mobile communication system in relation to the first subscriber identity. The mobile terminal (10) receives the instruction to change, attaches to the second mobile communication system based on the second subscriber identity and detach from the first mobile communication system after having attached to the second mobile communication system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhancing a signal for load modulation from reading a smartcard. According to such methods, an antenna signal is generated by transceiver circuitry. An antenna signal field associated with the antenna signal can be transmitted. A reference signal that is substantially constant in amplitude and phase and substantially in phase with a carrier frequency of the antenna signal can be generated. A modulated antenna signal can be received. The modulated antenna signal can include the antenna signal that has been modulated as a result of the presence of a smartcard within the antenna signal field. The reference signal can be subtracted from the modulated antenna signal to produce a resultant signal. The resultant signal may be provided to receiving circuitry of the transceiver circuitry.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for securing integrated base stations, such as base station routers (BSRs), in which a SIM card is operatively coupled with a secured portion of a base station and a secure association is established therebetween to facilitate encryption key exchange between the secured portion of the base station and a core network.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a test device and a test method for a multimedia data card and a mobile-phone multimedia data card. The test device comprises a printed circuit board (PCB), and the PCB is provided with a connecting slot module that can be split and used for connecting modules under test. The test device for a multimedia data card comprises a miniature connector, which is plugged into the connecting slot module. According to the present invention, the PCB can be tested simply by connecting the PCB tester to the miniature USB connector, and the components can be easily plugged in without need of such operations as windowing and positioning. Therefore, the test efficiency is improved, and because the cost for developing test clamps to connect these test points is saved, the test cost and the manufacturing cost get reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling access to a dual stack architecture using attention (AT) commands including establishing a first subscription to a first network; establishing a second subscription to a second network; selecting a desired subscription from the first subscription and second subscription; and sending an attention (AT) command to direct at least one of a plurality of existing attention (AT) commands towards the desired subscription.

Abstract: The subject innovation relates to a method for changing from the active subscription data of a first service provider to the active subscription data of a second service provider in an identification module for use in a mobile radio device that can be connected to a mobile radio network. The change is initiated in the identification module in response to a receipt of a first message from the second service provider, and, after the initiation of the change, the identification module controls the activation of the subscription data of the second service provider based on a receipt of a message from the first service provider confirming the change. The subject innovation also relates to an identification module that is suitable for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A system and method for provisioning a wireless service provider through a mobile device using a SIM card within the mobile device accesses a server via a wireless hub using the SIM card and requests comparison data relating to a plurality of wireless service providers. The comparison data is provided to the mobile device from the server responsive to the request, and the mobile device displays this comparison information. A user selection is provided selecting a particular wireless service provider using the mobile device, and the selected wireless service provider is established as the wireless service provider for the mobile device.

Abstract: A Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card enclosure is formed with an internal cavity adapted to receive a SIM card and a cellular transceiver. A wireless telephone is adapted for docking with the SIM card enclosure. A personal computer includes a docking receptacle for holding the SIM card enclosure and wireless telephone. The personal computer may communicate over a cellular telephone network when the SIM card enclosure is docked to the personal computer. The wireless telephone may conduct voice calls over a wireless link with the personal computer when the wireless telephone is undocked from both the personal computer and SIM card enclosure. The wireless telephone may communicate over a cellular telephone network when the SIM card enclosure is docked to the wireless telephone. Voice communications between the wireless telephone and personal computer may be conducted concurrently with data communications between the personal computer and the cellular telephone network.

Abstract: Multiple subscriber identity modem (10) capable of receiving messages related to at least two subscriber identities, characterized in that it comprises a delaying module (19) configured to: —determine, from a connection request for a service associated with a first subscriber identity, whether the service belongs to a first class of communication, and, when the service has been determined as belonging to the first class of communication, —determine whether a remaining time between the connection request and a next paging occasion, associated with a second subscriber identity, is falling on a first side of a threshold, and, when the remaining time has been determined as falling on the first side of the threshold, —delay an access grant indication related to the connection request until the paging occasion has been handled.

Abstract: An electronic device generates an access signal according to user input. The electronic device includes a processor, a key circuit to generate a key signal according to press of the user, a storage unit to store data, a clock generator circuit to generate a clock signal, and a protection circuit. The protection circuit generates an enable signal or a disable signal according to the key signal and the clock signal to control the storage unit to unlock or lock, and transmits the access signal to the storage unit to access the data.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for field programming a private security key into a mobile station are described herein. The methods may include a server initially accepting in a wireless network a connection from a mobile station that is without a factory programmed subscriber identification module (SIM). The server may then collaborate with the mobile station to field program the mobile station with an international mobile subscriber identification (IMSI) and a private security key (Ki).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sending a text message in a multi Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) mobile terminal are provided. The method includes determining a SIM which is responsible for sending the text message among a plurality of SIMs and sending the text message through a mobile communication service provider network corresponding to the SIM determined to be responsible for sending the text message.