KR20170082122A - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PROFILE OF DEVICE COMPRISING eUICC - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a control method thereof for downloading or managing a profile in a device in which an eUICC is embedded. A system for profile control of a device with an embedded eUICC according to the present invention comprises a first device for communicating with a wireless network (MNO); And a second device for downloading a profile of the wireless network to an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) through the first device after being connected to the first device through a predetermined communication method, .

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a system and a control method for controlling a profile of a device having an embedded eUICC,

The present invention relates to a system and a control method thereof for downloading or managing a profile in a device in which an eUICC is embedded.

UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) is a smart card for subscriber authentication and can be used for user authentication. At this time, personal information and information on the MNO to which the user subscribes can be stored in the UICC.

When the UICC is inserted into the terminal, the terminal receives the user authentication using the information of the card through the communication service provider network and receives the service. In addition, the terminal can be easily replaced by removing the UICC and inserting it into a new terminal.

However, in the case of a terminal requiring miniaturization, a space for inserting a card becomes insufficient. Accordingly, an eUICC (embedded UICC), which is a structure mounted on the terminal, has been proposed.

The eUICC is advantageous for miniaturization but it is impossible to attach and detach. Therefore, if the network and user information are burned on the card as in the case of the existing UICC, the MNO can not be changed or the terminal can not be replaced.

Accordingly, a technique for updating subscription information of various communication carriers to the eUICC has become necessary, and a technique for easily downloading and managing user information and communication carrier information by designating a standard has been proposed have.

However, the prior art lacks consideration in the case of a small terminal with limited user input. For example, in the case of a terminal without a display, it is impossible to download a profile by user input. In addition, there is a lack of consideration for a terminal not equipped with a Local Profile Assistant (LPA).

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and a control method for downloading a profile to a device in which an LPA is not installed or a device which can not receive user input because there is no display, .

It is another object of the present invention to provide a system and a control method thereof, in which a user can easily subscribe to a network and download or change a profile.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile communication system comprising: a first device for communicating with a wireless network; And a second device for downloading a profile of the wireless network to an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) through the first device after being connected to the first device through a predetermined communication method, The eUICC includes a plurality of eUICCs.

As an embodiment, the first device may output a user interface for setting the activation state of the profile included in the second device to the display unit of the first device.

In another embodiment, the first device changes a path of a Local Profile Assistant (LPA) included in the first device to a BT-SAP (Bluetooth-Service Access Point) path, The profile of the wireless network can be downloaded to the eUICC built in the second device, or the activation state of the profile included in the second device can be set.

In yet another embodiment, the first device detects at least one device in communication with the Wifi AP, downloads a profile of the wireless network to each of the at least one device, You can set the activation status of a profile.

As another embodiment, the first device may download the profile of the wireless network to the eUICC built in the second device using a USB interface, or download the profile of the profile included in the second device Can be set.

According to another embodiment, the first device is connected to the portal based on the contact with the NFC tag having the profile information of the wireless network and a portal address, And download the downloaded profile to a second device wirelessly connected to the first device.

In yet another embodiment, the first device may be configured to generate an initial profile in a predetermined manner, connect to the wireless network via the initial profile, download a profile of the wireless network And then swapping the initial profile with the profile of the wireless network.

In yet another embodiment, the second device may download a virtual profile from the first device and then connect to the wireless network via the virtual profile to determine a profile of the wireless network, ) Can be downloaded.

In another embodiment, the first device is configured to automatically change the profile according to a predetermined priority based on the fact that the service disabled state by the activated profile lasts for a preset time in the automatic profile switching mode )can do.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method of wireless communication, comprising: connecting a secondary device with a primary device communicating with a wireless network (MNO) through a predetermined communication method; And downloading a profile of the wireless network to an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) built in the second device through the first device. A control method of a system for profile control is provided.

The effect of the system for profile control of the device having the built-in eUICC according to the present invention and its control method will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to download and manage a profile even in a device without a display or a device without a LPA (Local Profile Assistant) module have.

Accordingly, the development cost of the device can be reduced, and the eUICC (embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) can be used in various devices of the IOT (Internet Of Things) environment.

Also, there is an advantage that the convenience of the user can be increased by controlling a plurality of secondary devices equipped with eUICC in the primary device.

In addition, the billing can be unified through the reuse scenario of the profile, and the convenience can be improved by allowing the user to automatically select the MNO network by designating the priority of the profile.

As another example, when a multi-profile function is applied, an effect similar to a multi-sim terminal can be provided using one eUICC.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device via the BT-SAP.
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first device according to the embodiment of FIG. 2. FIG.
4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device via WiFi.
5 and 6 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first device according to the embodiment of FIG.
7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device when the LPA exists in the WiFi AP.
8 and 9 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first device according to the embodiment of FIG.
10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a second device via a USB interface.
11 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a first device via an NFC tag.
12 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a second device via an NFC tag.
13 and 14 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device through an initial profile.
Figs. 15 and 16 are flowcharts for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device according to the embodiment of Figs. 13 and 14. Fig.
17 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a second device through a virtual profile.
18 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment related to the automatic profile changing function.
19 and 20 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first apparatus according to the embodiment of FIG.
21 is a flow chart for explaining an embodiment related to profile sharing;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection fluorescent light sensor, a mirror reflection fluorescent light sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor senses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, do.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Depending on the kind of the touch target object, whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control may be determined according to the current operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

In the following, various embodiments may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a universal mobile terminal 100 in which a synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key, or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily manipulated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

According to the system and control method for profile control of a device having an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) according to the present invention, a device that does not have a LPA or can not receive user input due to absence of a display, EUICC can download and manage profiles on its embedded device. Also, the user can easily join the network and download or change the profile.

A system for controlling a profile of an apparatus having an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) according to the present invention may include a wireless network, a primary device, and a secondary device.

Specifically, the primary device may communicate with a wireless network (MNO). The second device is connected to the first device through a predetermined communication method, and a profile of the wireless network is transmitted to the embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) through the first device. Can be downloaded.

As an embodiment, the first device and the second device may be the mobile terminal or the fixed terminal described above.

In yet another embodiment, the first device may output a user interface for setting the activation state of the profile included in the second device to the display unit of the first device.

In another embodiment, the first device changes a path of a Local Profile Assistant (LPA) included in the first device to a BT-SAP (Bluetooth-Service Access Point) path, The profile of the wireless network can be downloaded to the eUICC built in the second device, or the activation state of the profile included in the second device can be set.

In yet another embodiment, the first device detects at least one device in communication with the Wifi AP, downloads a profile of the wireless network to each of the at least one device, You can set the activation status of a profile.

As another embodiment, the first device may download the profile of the wireless network to the eUICC built in the second device using a USB interface, or download the profile of the profile included in the second device Can be set.

According to another embodiment, the first device is connected to the portal based on the contact with the NFC tag having the profile information of the wireless network and a portal address, And download the downloaded profile to a second device wirelessly connected to the first device.

In yet another embodiment, the first device may be configured to generate an initial profile in a predetermined manner, connect to the wireless network via the initial profile, download a profile of the wireless network And then swapping the initial profile with the profile of the wireless network.

In yet another embodiment, the second device may download a virtual profile from the first device and then connect to the wireless network via the virtual profile to determine a profile of the wireless network, ) Can be downloaded.

In another embodiment, the first device is configured to automatically change the profile according to a predetermined priority based on the fact that the service disabled state by the activated profile lasts for a preset time in the automatic profile switching mode )can do.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method of connecting a secondary device with a primary device communicating with a wireless network (MNO) through a predetermined communication method, And downloading a profile of the wireless network to an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) built in the second device. The method of controlling a system for controlling a profile of a device having an embedded eUICC to provide.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.

As described above, the first device changes the path of the LPA (Local Profile Assistant) included in the first device to the BT-SAP (Bluetooth-Service Access Point) path, Download the profile of the wireless network to the built-in eUICC, or set the activation state of the profile included in the second device.

2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device via the BT-SAP.

Referring to FIG. 2, an eUICC (embedded universal integrated circuit card) of a second device that does not have a LPA (Local Profile Assistant) can be provisioned using a first device have.

At this time, the profile is not downloaded to the eUICC of the second device and the wireless network (MNO) of the communication provider can not be used.

As an embodiment, the first device may access the eUICC of the second device using a BT-SAP (Bluetooth-Service Access Point) path and download the profile of the MNO to the eUICC of the second device.

To this end, the standard ES10b and ES10c paths can define only the eUICC in the terminal, and the profile can be downloaded to the eUICC of the second device by changing the paths of the standard ES10b and ES10c to the BT-SAP path. (BT-SAP Client mode)

In addition, the BT-SAP path can be used to enable or disable the profile.

As another embodiment, after the provisioning of the second device is completed as described above, the second device can independently access the wireless network of the carrier.

As another embodiment, when connected by the BT-SAP path, the connection with the UICC (or eUICC) of the first device is canceled, so that the first device can not use the network of the MNO.

To solve this problem, the terminal can be modified to operate as a multi SIM model. Specifically, the eUICC of the first device may be used as Slot1, and the eUICC of the second device connected by the BT-SAP path may be used as Slot2.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first device according to the embodiment of FIG. 2. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, a user interface for managing the profile of the paired device in the display of the first device may be output.

When a touch input is applied to a menu for displaying MNO profile information of a device connected via a BT-SAP path, an ID (for example, terminal model, model name, etc.) A menu (list) for setting the activation or deactivation of the profile being held, and the like may be output.

On the other hand, the first device detects at least one device communicating with the Wifi AP, downloads a profile of the wireless network to each of the at least one device, or activates a profile included in each of the at least one device You can set the state.

4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device via WiFi.

Referring to FIG. 4, various devices (second devices) using an eSIM in a Wi-Fi environment can be searched, profiles of respective devices can be downloaded, and the activation status of the profiles can be set.

As an embodiment, when the first device is equipped with the LPA, the eUICC profile of the second devices in the Wi-Fi network can be managed.

5 and 6 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first device according to the embodiment of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, a list of second devices having an eUICC in the Wi-Fi network may be displayed on the display of the first device.

As an embodiment, when a touch input is applied to one second device list (menu), profile information in the second device can be output. Specifically, a menu (icon) for downloading a new profile can be output. Alternatively, a message may be output indicating that the profile does not yet exist.

As another example, referring to FIG. 6, if profile information exists in the selected second device, it may be displayed so as to distinguish the activated profile list from the inactive profile list in the selected second device. For example, they may be displayed in different colors, shapes, sizes, and the like.

When a touch input is applied to one of the profile lists, a screen capable of toggling the activation / deactivation state of the profile can be output.

As another embodiment, an embodiment in which the LPA exists in the WiFi AP will be described.

7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device when the LPA exists in the WiFi AP.

Referring to FIG. 7, even when the LPA is installed in the Wi-Fi AP, the eUICC profile of the second devices in the Wi-Fi network can be managed.

8 and 9 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first device according to the embodiment of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 8, if the LPA is installed in the Wi-Fi AP, the Wi-Fi AP menu may be displayed on the display of the first device, as in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. When a touch input is applied to the WiFi AP menu, the list of connected second devices can be output.

As an example following FIG. 8, when a touch input is applied to a menu of one second device, a profile-related menu of the second device can be displayed. For example, a menu for downloading a new profile and a message indicating that a profile is not yet installed may be output.

Meanwhile, the first device can download the profile of the wireless network to the eUICC built in the second device, or set the activation state of the profile included in the second device, using the USB interface.

10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a second device via a USB interface.

Referring to FIG. 10, the eUICC of the second device can be accessed using the USB, and the profile of the MNO can be downloaded to the eUICC of the second device.

As an embodiment, the LPA can be connected to the eUICC of a card reader via a USB interface. Specifically, profile information can be provided to the eSIM of the external card reader using the mobile terminal. You can also manage remote eSIM profiles via a USB connection.

The modem of the first device can be connected to the eUICC of the card reader via the USB interface. At this time, the user can access the profile of the eUICC of the second device using the USB interface, and operate as BT-SAP. Accordingly, the UICC of the second device can be used in the first device.

As another example, the eUICC of the first device may be used as the first slot, and the eUICC of the second device having the USB interface may be operated as the second slot. As a result, one SIM model can provide the same features as two SIM models.

On the other hand, the first device accesses the portal and downloads the profile of the wireless network based on the contact with the NFC tag having the profile information and the portal address of the wireless network, The downloaded profile can be installed in a second device wirelessly connected to the first device.

11 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a first device via an NFC tag.

Referring to FIG. 11, a user may purchase an NFC tag having a MNO profile information and a portal address, and then tag the terminal with a built-in eUICC. As a result, the terminal can access the portal of the MNO to download the profile.

Specifically, when the terminal contacts the NFC tag of the MNO, it can send a URL information request and receive the URL information of the MNO portal. Then, the user can access the MNO portal to request downloading of the profile, and download the profile in response to the request.

12 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a second device via an NFC tag.

Referring to FIG. 12, it is possible to control the downloading of the profile from the first device to the second device through the NFC tag. At this time, the first device and the second device may be paired with a Bluetooth or the like, and may transmit eUICC and MNO information (information held in the second device) to the first device in the second device.

Specifically, the user can purchase an NFC tag having the MNO profile information and the portal address, and then tag the terminal with the eUICC. When the terminal contacts the NFC tag of the MNO, it can send a URL information request and receive the URL information of the MNO portal.

Then, the user can access the MNO portal to request downloading of the profile, and download the profile in response to the request. Then, the downloaded profile can be installed in the second device.

Meanwhile, the first device may generate an initial profile in a predetermined manner, access the wireless network through the initial profile, download a profile of the wireless network, The profile may be swapped with the profile of the wireless network.

In this case, the first device refers to a device on which the LPA and the eUICC are mounted, and when the LPA and the eUICC are mounted on the second device, the first profile can be replaced in the same manner.

13 and 14 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device through an initial profile.

Referring to FIG. 13, a network search may be performed at a user terminal. Accordingly, an available network list can be displayed. At this time, the priority of outputting the network list may be based on the signal strength and the RAT.

The user can then select the MNO to activate. As a result, the LPA can create a default profile, connect to the selected MNO network, and install the profile into the eUICC.

As a subsequent example, referring to FIG. 14, data can be exchanged with the MNO through a default profile (initial profile).

As another example, a user can set up a payment plan or additional service items. Specifically, you can set up postpay or prepayment, limit data usage, and use additional services.

Next, when the user requests activation, the MNO can prepare the profile. (SMDP +) The profile requested by the user terminal can be downloaded via ES8 +. The initial profile may then be switched to the requested profile and connected to the network using the requested profile.

Figs. 15 and 16 are flowcharts for explaining an embodiment for controlling the profile of the second device according to the embodiment of Figs. 13 and 14. Fig.

Referring to FIG. 15, an initial profile is generated using pseudo information provided from a provider network, and can be connected to a provider network through the initial profile. After downloading the real profile using the initial profile, you can use it by swapping the initial profile to the real profile.

In another embodiment, referring to FIG. 16, the terminal may transmit pseudo information for generating an initial profile directly to the MNO network. The profile management SW can generate the initial profile using the pseudo information and install it in the eUICC.

Likewise, the initial profile installed in the eUICC can be used to access the MNO network, download the real profile, and then swap the initial profile to the real profile.

That is, as in the embodiment of FIG. 15, the initial profile can be generated in a passive manner using the pseudo information provided by the provider network, and an active method of generating and transmitting pseudo information directly at the terminal, You can also create an initial Profile.

Meanwhile, the second device may download a virtual profile from the first device, access the wireless network through the virtual profile, download a profile of the wireless network .

17 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for controlling a profile of a second device through a virtual profile.

Referring to FIG. 17, a first device (master device) may request the MNO to provide a virtual profile. At this time, the first device and the second device may be connected by BT, WiFi, USB, or the like.

The first device may then download the virtual profile received from the MNO to the second device. As a result, the second device can connect to the MNO using the virtual profile and download the actual profile.

According to the embodiments described above, a user can easily download a profile using an NFC tag, an initial profile, and a virtual profile.

On the other hand, in the automatic profile switching mode, the first device can automatically change the profile according to a predetermined priority based on the fact that the service disabled state by the activated profile lasts for a preset time .

According to the current standard, only profiles that are currently available can be used, unless the user changes the profile. Therefore, when the UE moves to a network range not supported by the current profile, the UE can not receive the service.

18 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment related to the automatic profile changing function.

Referring to FIG. 18, when the automatic profile switching function is set in the user terminal, if the currently available profile is moved to an unsupported region and the service disabled state is maintained for a predetermined time or more, Is automatically switched.

The priority-set profiles can be switched in this manner sequentially. In another embodiment, if there is no networkable profile, a profile with the highest priority is returned and a message indicating that no profile is available in the current region may be output.

In addition, among the various MNO profiles, only the profile desired by the user can be set to have priority. In other words, unwanted profiles can be excluded from automatic selection.

19 and 20 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a user interface output to the first apparatus according to the embodiment of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 19, in the user interface for profile management setting, a user can select a touch input to the automatic profile switching setting menu.

Accordingly, the priority of the profile and a user interface for setting it can be output. At this time, if the profile is not desired to be used, it can be excluded from the priority order.

As another embodiment, referring to FIG. 20, enable / disable of the automatic profile switching function can be toggled through a touch. You can also change the priority of the profile with dragging input.

In this manner, by providing the function of setting the profile priority and automatically switching the profile to the user, it is possible to solve the problem of staying in the service disabled state and the inconvenience that the user has to change the setting every time.

On the other hand, as described above, it is possible to access the eUICC of the second device using the BT-SAP to download the profile of the MNO to the eUICC of the second device. At this time, the profile package configured for the existing first device can be reused instead of downloading the new profile package. That is, the profile ordering for the second device, the profile package provided to the first device can be prepared and provided.

As an embodiment, a request to download a profile from a first device to a second device may be sent. Thus, when the downloading of the profile from the second device is completed, a menu for activating the profile of the first device and a menu for activating the profile of the second device can be output to the first device.

If a touch input is applied to a menu for activating the profile of the first device, the first device uses the network. Alternatively, if a touch input is applied to a menu for activating the profile of the second device, the second device uses the network. That is, only one of the two devices can use the network.

21 is a flow chart for explaining an embodiment related to profile sharing;

Referring to FIG. 21, a profile of an additional device can be created using the pre-provisioned subscriber information via the first device. The profile thus generated can be managed by the eUICC list of devices owned by the subscriber by the business operator.

At this time, the profile management SW of the first device can determine which profile to use based on the same subscriber information (which device is to be connected to the network using the profile).

As a result, if one profile is set to be available in the specific device, it is set to be unavailable in the other device, and the profile can be used only in the specific device.

The effect of the system for profile control of the device having the built-in eUICC according to the present invention and its control method will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to download and manage a profile even in a device without a display or a device without a LPA (Local Profile Assistant) module have.

Accordingly, the development cost of the device can be reduced, and the eUICC (embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) can be used in various devices of the IOT (Internet Of Things) environment.

Also, there is an advantage that the convenience of the user can be increased by controlling a plurality of secondary devices equipped with eUICC in the primary device.

In addition, the billing can be unified through the reuse scenario of the profile, and the convenience can be improved by allowing the user to automatically select the MNO network by designating the priority of the profile.

As another example, when a multi-profile function is applied, an effect similar to a multi-sim terminal can be provided using one eUICC.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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Claims (10)

A primary device for communicating with a wireless network (MNO); And
A second device for downloading a profile of the wireless network to an embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) through the first device after being connected to the first device through a predetermined communication method; Wherein the eUICC includes a plurality of euICC devices. The method according to claim 1,
The first device comprises:
And a user interface for setting an activation state of a profile included in the second device is output to a display unit of the first device. The method according to claim 1,
The first device comprises:
Changing a path of a Local Profile Assistant (LPA) included in the first device to a BT-SAP (Bluetooth-Service Access Point) path, and downloading a profile of the wireless network to an eUICC built in the second device Or sets an activation state of a profile included in the second device. The method according to claim 1,
The first device comprises:
Detecting at least one device communicating with the Wifi AP, downloading a profile of the wireless network to each of the at least one device, or setting an activation state of a profile included in each of the at least one device A system for profile control of devices with embedded eUICC. The method according to claim 1,
The first device comprises:
A profile of the wireless network is downloaded to the eUICC built in the second device using the USB interface or an activation state of a profile included in the second device is set. A system for profile control. The method according to claim 1,
The first device comprises:
Wherein the wireless network is connected to the portal to download a profile of the wireless network based on the contact with an NFC tag having profile information of the wireless network and a portal address, And installs the downloaded profile on the device. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 20 > The method according to claim 1,
The first device comprises:
The method of claim 1, further comprising: generating an initial profile in a predetermined manner; accessing the wireless network through the initial profile; downloading a profile of the wireless network; And swapping the eUICC of the device. The method according to claim 1,
The second device comprises:
Wherein the virtual profile is downloaded from the first device and then connected to the wireless network through the virtual profile to download a profile of the wireless network. A system for controlling the profile of a device. The method according to claim 1,
The first device comprises:
Wherein in the automatic profile switching mode, the profile is automatically changed according to a predetermined priority based on the fact that the service disabled state by the activated profile lasts for a preset time period. A system for profile control. Connecting a secondary device with a primary device communicating with a wireless network (MNO) in a predetermined communication manner; And
And downloading a profile of the wireless network to an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) embedded in the second device through the first device. A method of controlling a system for control.

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