KR101289242B1 - Usim opening service method and its apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a USIM opening service method and a device thereof, and assigns a temporary IMSI to a unique IMSI in the process of producing a USIM, and allocates an MSISDN and a temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN in a USIM opening process in which a user selects a number. By initiating call processing after joining, it is possible to solve the inconvenient problem of always requesting a mapping query so that IMSI and MSISDN are mapped to FNR every time call processing is performed. In addition, the present invention can remarkably lower the network load by reusing the USIM by using a unique IMSI currently stored in the USIM as a temporary IMSI when reallocating a unique IMSI for USIM reuse.

USIM, UCMS, OTA, IMSA, MSISDN

Description

USS Opening Service Method and Apparatus {USIM OPENING SERVICE METHOD AND ITS APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a subscriber identity module (Universal Subscriber Identity Mudule, USIM) opening service method and apparatus therefor, and more specifically to a user number (Mobile Subscriber ISDN Number, hereinafter MSISDN) The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for allocating a temporary line number (International Mobile Subscriber Identity, hereinafter referred to as IMSI) mapped to a USIM to allow call processing to proceed.

As is well known, various services using a wireless network have been provided as computers, electronics, and communication technologies have developed. Among them, the voice call service using the most basic wireless network can provide voice calls to users of mobile communication terminals regardless of time and place wirelessly. In addition, wireless Internet services for providing Internet services to users of mobile communication terminals through wireless networks have been actively provided.

Accordingly, using the voice call service, you can freely move and talk with the other party anytime, anywhere, as well as various information necessary for life using the wireless Internet service, such as news, weather, sports, securities, exchange rate or traffic information. Can be provided in the form of text, voice or image.

However, in order to use both the voice call service and the wireless Internet service as described above, it is necessary to accurately know the terminal information of the subscriber in the mobile communication system. In other words, in order to provide a ringtone setting service, it is necessary to check how many chords the terminal has. In order to provide a video service, it is necessary to check how many bits of color the terminal supports. It is necessary to check the availability of music service on demand, MP3 availability, etc. to provide a suitable service.

As described above, in the conventional wireless network (eg, IS-95A / B, CDMA 1X, 1X EV-DO, etc.), the customer information and the terminal information are the same concept, and since the IMSI and the MSISDN are used in the same manner, In the WCDMA network, customer information and terminal information are separated from each other by inserting and using USIM including personal information into the mobile communication terminal, and IMSI and MSISDN are used separately.

Here, IMSI is a number managed within a network operator. It is used as an ID (ID) between a network and a USIM. It is used for location registration and paging, and MSISDN is mainly used for dialing to connect a call to a corresponding user. do.

However, as described above, in order to use a mobile communication terminal in a conventional WCDMA network, a USIM should be inserted. In the case of producing such a USIM, the IMSI is fixed in the USIM, and the MSISDN is a process in which a user selects a number. It is inconvenient problem that it is always required to request a mapping query so that IMSI and MSISDN are mapped to FNR (Flexible Number Register, FNR) whenever call processing is performed.

Accordingly, the technical problem of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, MSISDN in the process of assigning a temporary IMSI to a unique IMSI in the process of producing a USIM, the user selects a number (USIM opening process) and this Provided is a USIM opening service method and apparatus for allocating a temporary IMSI mapped to an MSISDN to newly open a USIM to allow call processing to proceed.

In addition, another technical problem of the present invention is to reassign a unique IMSI for USIM reuse, it is possible to reuse the USIM by using a unique IMSI currently stored in the USIM as a temporary IMSI, in which the temporary USIM is applied after the USIM opening is completed. Provided is a USIM opening service method and apparatus for initializing a terminal to apply an IMSI and an MSISDN, so that call processing can proceed.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a USIM opening service method, comprising: allocating a temporary line number (IMSI (B ')) mapped to a user number (MSISDN (null)), and assigned temporary IMSI (B') and MSISDN. (null) to open a subscriber identity module (USIM), to select and enter a new or changed user number in the opened MSISDN (null), the entered MSISDN (B or C) and the assigned temporary And performing a USIM opening service using the IMSI B ′.

In addition, the USIM opening service apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention, the USIM card management system (UCMS) for assigning the temporary IMSI (B ') mapped to the MSISDN (null), the assigned temporary IMSI (B') and MSISDN Open the subscriber identity module (USIM) using (null), select an OTA server to enter a new or changed user number in the opened MSISDN (null), the selected MSISDN (B or C) and the temporary IMSI (B ' It is characterized in that it comprises an MSC for performing the USIM opening service using.

As described above, the present invention allocates a temporary IMSI to a unique IMSI in the process of producing a USIM, and allocates and joins an MSISDN and a temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN in a USIM opening process in which a user selects a number. As the call processing proceeds, it is possible to solve the inconvenient problem of always requesting a mapping query for mapping IMSI and MSISDN to the FNR each time the call processing is performed.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage of significantly lowering the network load by reusing the USIM by reassigning the unique IMSI for USIM reuse, using the unique IMSI currently stored in the USIM as a temporary IMSI.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the operating principle of the present invention. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intentions or customs of the user, the operator, and the like. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

1 is a block diagram of a USIM opening service device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a subscriber management server 10, UCMS (UCMS) 20 and the OTA server 30 And a mobile switching center (hereinafter referred to as MSC) 40, an HLR 50, and a wireless base station 60.

The subscriber management server 10 determines whether the USIM inputted from the terminal server S1 is a new subscriber or a changed subscriber of the inserted mobile communication terminal S2. A temporary IMSI (B ') assigned to a USIM for a Universal IC Card (UICC) (A) based on subscriber information for (A) (e.g., assigned to a unique IMSI (A') in the process of producing a USIM). The temporary IMSI (B ') and the null MSISDN may be provided to the UCMS 20.

The subscriber management server 10 determines that the temporary IMSI (B ') assigned to the USIM for the UICC (Universal IC Card, hereinafter referred to as UICC) A based on the subscriber information for the changed subscriber, as a result of the determination. (Eg, a temporary IMSI (B ') assigned to a unique IMSI (A') during the production of the USIM) and a null MSISDN may be provided to the UCMS 20.

UCMS 20 is a temporary mapping to the MSISDN (null) and the MSISDN (null) according to the new or changed subscriber entered from the subscriber management server 10 in the process of selecting a number (for example, USIM opening process) by the user After allocating the IMSI (B '), the opening service is provided while providing the OTA server 30 with the MSISDN (null) and the temporary IMSI (B') for the mobile terminal S2 into which the mapped and assigned USIM is inserted. You can request

OTA server 30 according to the opening service request of the UCMS 20, the MSISDN (null) and the temporary IMSI (null) of the null state according to the new subscriber to the mapped allocated mobile communication terminal (S2) input from the UCMS 20 ( B ') is opened and a new user number (e.g., a number' B ') is selected and the UICC (A) consisting of the entered MSISDN (B) and the temporary IMSI (B') assigned corresponding to this MSISDN (B). ) May be provided to the MSC 40 so that the opened mobile communication terminal S2 is subscribed to.

In addition, the OTA server 30 is a MSISDN (null) and the temporary state of the null state according to the changed subscriber to the mapped allocated mobile communication terminal (S2) input from the UCMS 20 in response to the opening service request of the UCMS 20 The IMCC (B ') is opened and a change user number (e.g., a number' C ') is selected and the UICC composed of the entered MSISDN (C) and the temporary IMSI (B') assigned corresponding to the MSISDN (C) ( A) may be provided to the MSC 40 so that the opened mobile communication terminal S2 is subscribed.

The MSC 40 is a switch that performs basic and additional service processing, incoming and outgoing call processing of subscribers, location registration and handoff procedure processing, interworking with other networks, and the like. For example, a new or changed subscription is made using a UICC (A) consisting of MSISDN (B or C) and temporary IMSI (B ') corresponding to a user number' B ') or a change (for example, a user number' C '). To register with the HLR (50), and then check whether the new or change subscription based on the HLR (50) in accordance with the location registration request input from the mobile terminal (S2) through the base station controller (60) After the completion of the control, the mobile communication terminal S2 may control to perform paging.

The HLR 50 receives and stores a new or changed subscription and location registration for the mobile communication terminal S2 in which the USIM is inserted from the MSC 40, and the mobile terminal in which the USIM is inserted from the MSC 40 ( If a request for subscription in S2) is requested, it can be transmitted in response to the subscription.

The radio access network 60 includes a base transceiver station 61 and a radio network controller (according to the radio access standard of the 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) standard to support WCDMA). 63).

The base station transmitter 61 performs a radio access interruption function with the mobile communication terminal S2 compliant with the 3GPP radio access standard, and transmits and receives voice, video, and data traffic in a WCDMA manner, and transmits and receives a mobile communication through a transmit / receive antenna. Information with the terminal S2 can be transmitted and received. Here, the internal subsystem of the base station transmitter 61 is composed of a base station interconnection subsystem, a base band subsystem, and a radio frequency subsystem, in the 3GPP radio access standard. Also used as the name 'Node B'.

The base station controller 63 includes wired and wireless channel management, protocol matching of the mobile communication terminal S2, protocol matching of the base station, soft handoff processing, protocol matching with the core network, and general packet radio service. ) Can be in charge of access, fault management, system loading, etc. Here, the GPRS may be an asynchronous communication system that supports a data transmission rate of 384 Kbps and maximizes the efficiency of the transmission line by transmitting data in packet units.

Therefore, the USIM opening service apparatus according to the present embodiment allocates the temporary IMSI to the unique IMSI during the process of producing the USIM, and allocates the MSISDN and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN during the USIM opening process when the user selects a number. By opening the call processing process, it is possible to solve the inconvenient problem of always requesting a mapping query for mapping IMSI and MSISDN to the FNR every time the call processing is performed.

Next, the USIM opening service process in the present embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described.

2A to 2B are flowcharts sequentially illustrating a USIM opening service method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 1, the terminal server S1 refers to a computer system installed in a dealership that sells a mobile communication terminal, and is connected to a subscriber management server 10. The subscriber information for the new or changed subscriber corresponding to the mobile communication terminal S2 into which the USIM is inserted may be input to the subscriber management server 10 (S201).

Then, the subscriber management server 10 determines whether a new subscriber or a changed subscriber is based on the subscriber information corresponding to the mobile communication terminal S2 into which the USIM input from the terminal server S1 is inserted (S203). Can be.

In the result of the determination (S203), in the case of a new subscriber, a temporary IMSI (B ') assigned to the USIM for UICC (A) based on the subscriber information for the new subscriber (eg, a unique IMSI in the process of producing the USIM) A temporary IMSI (B ') assigned to (A') and a null MSISDN can be provided to the UCMS 20 (S205).

The UCMS 20 maps the null MSISDN (null) and the MSISDN (null) of the null state according to the new subscriber input from the subscriber management server 10 in the process of selecting a number (for example, opening the USIM). After assigning the temporary IMSI (B ') to be assigned (S207), the service is opened while providing the temporary IMSI (B') and MSISDN (null) for the mapped and allocated mobile communication terminal (S2) to the OTA server 30. Can be requested (S209).

In the OTA server 30 according to the opening service request of the UCMS 20, the MSISDN (null) and the temporary IMSI (null) of the null state according to the new subscriber to the mapped and allocated mobile communication terminal (S2) input from the UCMS (20). B ') is opened (S211), and a new user number (e.g.,' B 'user number) is selected and composed of the entered MSISDN (B) and the temporary IMSI (B') assigned corresponding to the MSISDN (B). The UICC (A) may be provided to the MSC 40 (S213) so that the opened mobile communication terminal S2 may be subscribed to.

The MSC 40 completes a new subscription using the UICC (A) consisting of MSISDN (B) and temporary IMSI (B ') input from the OTA server 320 (S215) and registers with the HLR 50 (S217). After that, according to the location registration request (S219) inputted from the mobile communication terminal (S2) through the base station controller (60) based on the HLR (50) to confirm whether the new registration and location registration after the base station controller ( Through 60, the mobile communication terminal S2 may control to perform paging (S221).

As a result of the determination (S203), if the change subscriber (S222), based on the subscriber information for the change subscriber, the temporary IMSI (B ') assigned to the USIM for the UICC (A) (for example, in the process of producing a USIM) Meaning a temporary IMSI (B ') assigned to a unique IMSI (A') and a null MSISDN to the UCMS 20 (S223).

In the UCMS 20, the MSISDN (null) according to the changed subscriber input from the subscriber management server 10 and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN (null) in the process of selecting a number by the user (for example, opening the USIM). After assigning (B ') (S225), requesting an opening service while providing a temporary IMSI (B') and MSISDN (null) for the mapped and allocated mobile communication terminal (S2) to the OTA server 30 ( S227).

In the OTA server 30, the MSISDN (null) and the temporary IMSI (B ') according to the new subscriber to the mapped and allocated mobile communication terminal (S2) input from the UCMS (20) in response to the opening service request of the UCMS (20). Is opened (S229) so that a changed user number (e.g., a 'C' user number) is selected, and a UICC (A) consisting of the input MSISDN (C) and the temporary IMSI (B ') assigned corresponding to the MSISDN (C). ) May be provided to the MSC 40 (S231) so that the opened mobile communication terminal S2 may be subscribed to. Here, in order to apply the UICC (A) consisting of the MSISDN (C) and the temporary IMSI (B ') opened and input, the mobile communication terminal (S2) must be initialized (for example, reset).

The MSC 40 completes the change subscription using the UICC (A) composed of the MSISDN (C) and the temporary IMSI (B ') input from the OTA server 320 (S233) to register with the HLR 50 (S235). Then, in accordance with the location registration request (S237) input from the mobile communication terminal (S2) through the base station controller 60, after confirming whether to subscribe to the change based on the HLR 50 and completing the location registration, the base station controller ( The mobile communication terminal S2 initialized through 60 may be controlled to perform paging (S239).

Therefore, the present invention can remarkably lower the network load by reusing the USIM by using the unique IMSI currently stored in the USIM as a temporary IMSI when reallocating the unique IMSI for USIM reuse.

On the other hand, in the detailed description of the present invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, various modifications are of course possible without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined by the scope of the appended claims, and equivalents thereof.

The USIM opening service method and apparatus thereof in the present invention can provide USIM-related opening service in CDMA network, W-CDMA network, HSDPA network, GSM network, etc. as well as all mobile communication systems to be implemented in the future including the fourth generation. It is available at time.

1 is a block diagram of a USIM opening service apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2A to 2B are flow charts sequentially illustrating a USIM opening service method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: subscriber management server 20: UCMS

30: OTA Server 40: Switchboard

50: HLR 60: wireless base station

S1: Terminal Server S2: Mobile Communication Terminal

Claims (9)

When the MSISDN including the null value and the temporary IMSI are received from the subscriber management server, UCMS maps the MSISDN and the temporary IMSI, and then transmits the MSISDN and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN to the OTA server by using the USIM. Requesting the opening of, After the OTA server opens the USIM using the MSISDN and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN, if a user number is input from the user, the user inputs the MSISDN including the null value from the user. After changing to include the number, transmitting the MSISDN including the user number and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN to an MSC, requesting that an opening service of the mobile communication terminal including the USIM be performed; Performing, by the MSC, an opening service of the mobile communication terminal into which the USIM is inserted by using the MSISDN including the user number and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN; , &Lt; / RTI & If the USIM is a USIM used by a change subscriber, the mobile communication terminal further comprises initializing to apply the MSISDN including the user number and a temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN. Opening service method. delete delete The method of claim 1, The temporary IMSI is a USIM opening service method, characterized in that the number assigned to the unique IMSI in the process of producing the USIM. The method of claim 1, Requesting the opening of the USIM is USIM opening service method characterized in that after the process of selecting the user's own number. When the MSISDN including the null value and the temporary IMSI are received from the subscriber management server, the MSISDN and the temporary IMSI are mapped, and then the MSISDN and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN are transmitted to the OTA server to open the USIM. UCMS (USIM card management system) requesting, After opening the USIM using the MSISDN and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN, if a user number is input from a user, the MSISDN including the null value is included to include the user number input from the user. After the change, the OTA server for transmitting the MSISDN including the user number and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN to the MSC, so that the opening service of the mobile communication terminal inserted with the USIM is performed; The MSC performing the opening service of the mobile communication terminal including the USIM by using the MSISDN including the user number and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN , &Lt; / RTI & And when the USIM is a USIM used by a change subscriber, the mobile communication terminal is initialized to apply the MSISDN including the user number and the temporary IMSI mapped to the MSISDN. The method of claim 6, A subscriber management server that determines whether the USIM is a USIM used by a new subscriber or a USIM used by a changed subscriber; An HLR providing whether to subscribe to the mobile communication terminal at the request of the MSC while storing the new or changed subscriber information and location registration for the inserted mobile communication terminal. USIM opening service device further comprising. delete The method of claim 6, And the temporary IMSI is a number assigned to a unique IMSI in the process of producing the USIM.

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