KR20210004809A - Method for transferring subscription and electronic device for supporting the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An objective of the present invention is to move a line without moving a physical universal integrated circuit card (UICC) from an existing terminal to a new electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device comprises: a first wireless communication circuit supporting a first communication protocol; a second wireless communication circuit supporting a second communication protocol; at least one processor operatively connected to the first wireless communication circuit and the second wireless communication circuit; and a memory operatively connected to the at least one processor. The memory can store instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to establish a short-range communication connection between the electronic device and an external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit, acquire line information of a first profile stored in a first SIM of the external electronic device from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit, transmit at least a portion of the line information to a first server through the second wireless communication circuit, acquire authentication information provided by the first server from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit, transmit the authentication information to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit, acquire a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server associated with the first server through the second wireless communication circuit after transmitting the authentication information to the first server, and store the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

A method for moving a line, and an electronic device supporting it {METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING SUBSCRIPTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME}

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for moving a line and an electronic device supporting the same.

The electronic device may use a network provided by a communication service provider to perform wireless communication. The electronic device may use a network provided by the communication service provider by performing authentication with a server provided by a communication service provider using a profile stored in the electronic device.

The UICC (universal integrated circuit card) is a smart card inserted into a mobile communication terminal and used. The UICC may store personal information of a mobile communication subscriber, and perform subscriber authentication and traffic security key generation when accessing a mobile communication network to enable safe mobile communication use.

UICC is manufactured as a dedicated card for the corresponding provider at the request of a specific mobile communication provider when the card is manufactured, and authentication information for network access of the corresponding provider, for example, a universal subscriber identity module (USIM) application and an international mobile (IMSI) subscriber identity) can be pre-loaded and shipped.

Recently, eUICC (embedded UICC) has been developed that is embedded in an electronic device (eg, a motherboard of an electronic device) and can remotely download and install a profile. The eUICC is smaller in size (or can be miniaturized) than a removable physical UICC (physical UICC) that can be inserted and removed in an electronic device, and can store a plurality of profiles.

Conventionally, a user moves and inserts a physical UICC inserted in an existing electronic device to a new electronic device, thereby moving a line to a new electronic device while maintaining authentication information, mobile communication phone number, and personal phone book stored in the UICC.

However, when moving a line from an existing UICC to a new electronic device including an eUICC, the new electronic device does not include a configuration for inserting a physical UICC (e.g., a slot for inserting a UICC). If not, it may be difficult to move the line by moving and inserting the physical UICC inserted in the existing electronic device to the new electronic device.

In addition, a method for moving a line from an existing electronic device including eUICC to a new electronic device including eUICC may be required.

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for moving a line, and an electronic device supporting the same, capable of moving a line without moving a physical UICC from an existing terminal to a new electronic device.

The technical problems to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the following description. There will be.

An electronic device according to an embodiment operates with a first wireless communication circuit supporting a first communication protocol, a second wireless communication circuit supporting a second communication protocol, the first wireless communication circuit, and the second wireless communication circuit. At least one processor operatively connected, and a memory operatively connected to the at least one processor, wherein the memory, when executed, the at least one processor, through the first wireless communication circuit, the electronic device And establishing a short-range communication connection between external electronic devices, and storing a first SIM (subscriber identity module) of the external electronic device from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit. Obtaining line information of a profile, transmitting at least a part of the line information to a first server through the second wireless communication circuit, and the first server from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit After acquiring the provided authentication information, transmitting the authentication information to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit, transmitting the authentication information to the first server, through the second wireless communication circuit , It is possible to store instructions for obtaining a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server associated with the first server, and storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device. have.

A method according to an embodiment includes an operation of establishing a short-range communication connection between an electronic device and an external electronic device through a first wireless communication circuit supporting a first communication protocol, and the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit. Acquiring line information of the first profile stored in the first SIM of the external electronic device from the device, and transmitting at least a part of the line information to the first server through a second wireless communication circuit supporting a second communication protocol An operation of acquiring authentication information provided by the first server from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit, transmitting the authentication information to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit An operation of, after transmitting the authentication information to the first server, obtaining a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server associated with the first server through the second wireless communication circuit, And storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device.

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a communication circuit, at least one processor operatively connected to the communication circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the at least one processor, the memory, when executed, the at least One processor verifies that the first physical SIM is inserted into the electronic device, and uses the first profile of the first SIM, through the communication circuit, to the first server and the user of the electronic device. After performing an operation to authenticate the user, and after performing the operation to authenticate the user, obtain a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server associated with the first server through the communication circuit, and the Instructions for storing the second profile in the second SIM of the electronic device may be stored.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a processor, a communication processor, an eSIM, and a pSIM included in an electronic device, according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a diagram illustrating a system for moving a line according to an embodiment.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
5 is a flowchart of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
6A and 6B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
8 is a flowchart of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an embodiment.
9A and 9B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
11 is a flowchart of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
12A and 12B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
13 is a flowchart of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an embodiment.
14A and 14B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
15 is a flowchart illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
16 is a flowchart of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
17A to 17D are exemplary diagrams for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
18 is a flowchart illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
19 is a flowchart of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.
20A to 20 are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (for example, a short-range wireless communication network), or a second network 199 It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, or antenna module 197 ) Can be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to implement at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and can perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 may store commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) to the volatile memory 132 The command or data stored in the volatile memory 132 may be processed, and result data may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together , A sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the coprocessor 123 may be set to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as a part thereof.

The coprocessor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, an application is executed). ) While in the state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (for example, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the functions or states related to. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The data may include, for example, software (eg, the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or an application 146.

The input device 150 may receive a command or data to be used for a component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) from an outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101. The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 155 may output an sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display device 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry set to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) set to measure the strength of a force generated by the touch. have.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, the sound output device 155, or an external electronic device directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 (for example, Sound may be output through the electronic device 102) (for example, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101, or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 is, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used for the electronic device 101 to connect directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or motor sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture a still image and a video. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 includes a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It is possible to support establishment and communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 operates independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor), and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg : A LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (for example, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 199 (for example, a cellular network, the Internet, or It can communicate with external electronic devices through a computer network (for example, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip), or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be checked and authenticated.

The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is, for example, provided by the communication module 190 from the plurality of antennas. Can be chosen. The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI))) between peripheral devices and signals ( E.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, a command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 does not execute the function or service by itself. In addition or in addition, it is possible to request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the execution result to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

The electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment disclosed in this document may be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

Various embodiments of the present document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the corresponding embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or a plurality of the items unless clearly indicated otherwise in a related context. In this document, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “A Each of phrases such as "at least one of, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the component from other corresponding components, and the components may be referred to in other aspects (eg, importance or Order) is not limited. Some (eg, a first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” to another (eg, second) component. When mentioned, it means that any of the above components can be connected to the other components directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or via a third component.

The term "module" used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic blocks, parts, or circuits. The module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (for example, the program 140) including them. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101) may call and execute at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here,'non-transient' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves). It does not distinguish between temporary storage.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or two user devices ( It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium that can be read by a device such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.

According to an embodiment, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the above operations are executed in a different order or omitted. Or one or more other actions may be added.

2 is a block diagram 200 illustrating a processor, a communication processor, an eSIM, and a pSIM included in an electronic device, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment includes a processor 210 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), and a communication processor (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ). The communication module 190) 220 of the, and an embedded subscriber identity module (embedded SIM (subscriber identity module), eSIM) (for example, the subscriber identification module 196 of FIG. 1) 230 may be included. A removable subscriber identity module (pSIM) (for example, the subscriber identification module 196 of FIG. 1) 240 may be inserted into the electronic device 101. 2 illustrates that the eSIM 230 is included in the electronic device 101, but is not limited thereto. For example, the eSIM 230 may be implemented to be inserted and removed in the electronic device 101 (eg, a configuration (or medium) in which the eSIM 230 is embedded can be inserted and removed in the electronic device 101). have.

In an embodiment, the eSIM 230 is embedded in the electronic device 101 and may store a first profile related to a first communication service.

In one embodiment, the pSIM 240 is a SIM in which a SIM card can be inserted or detached, and may store a second profile related to a second communication service. In one embodiment, the configuration related to the pSIM 240 may be omitted. For example, the electronic device 101 may not include a slot for accommodating the pSIM 240, and the electronic device 101 may include only the eSIM 230. In one embodiment, if the electronic device 101 does not include a slot for accommodating the pSIM 240, the electronic device 101 is the second protocol stack 225 and/or the pSIM-related task 217 ) May not be included.

In one embodiment, the communication processor 220 may control the pSIM 240 and the eSIM 230. The communication processor 230 may perform authentication with a server operated by a service provider providing the second communication service using the second profile stored in the pSIM 240. The communication processor 220 may transmit or receive data using the second communication service based on the authentication result for the second communication service. The communication processor 220 may perform authentication with a server operated by a service provider providing the first communication service using the first profile stored in the eSIM 230. The communication processor 220 may transmit or receive data using the first communication service based on the authentication result for the first communication service.

In one embodiment, the communication processor 220 may include a pSIM 240 or eSIM 230 and a SIM interface 221 for transmitting or receiving data. The communication processor 220 may support data communication between the processor 210 and the pSIM 240 or the processor 210 and the eSIM 230 through the SIM interface 221.

In one embodiment, the first protocol stack 223 and the second protocol stack 225 may be implemented on the communication processor 220. The first protocol stack 223 and the second protocol stack 225 may mean a set of protocols related to the operation of the eSIM 230 or pSIM 240. The first protocol stack 223 may include a task of checking the existence of the eSIM 230 or a task of transmitting a polling signal to the eSIM 230 every preset period. The second protocol stack 225 may include a task of checking whether the pSIM 240 exists or a task of transmitting a polling signal to the pSIM 240 at every preset period. The communication processor 220 may support a plurality of protocol stacks including a first protocol stack 223 and a second protocol stack 225. One protocol stack may support at least one radio communication technology among various communication methods (GSM, UMTS, LTE, CDMA, or 5G).

In one embodiment, the interface 221, the first protocol stack 223, or the second protocol stack 225 may be implemented in software on the communication processor 220.

In one embodiment, a local user interface (LUI) 211, a local profile assistant in the device (LPAd) 213, and a framework 215 may be implemented in software on the processor 210.

In an embodiment, the LUI 211 may provide a user interface related to setting of a first communication service supported by the eSIM 230 or management of a first profile.

According to an embodiment, the LPAd 213 may refer to an application that manages at least one or more profiles that may be stored in the eSIM 230. The LPAd 213 may perform management of the first profile (eg, various management including installation, activation, deactivation, modification of the first profile, deletion of the first profile, and update of the first profile).

In one embodiment, the framework 215 (eg, the middleware 144 of FIG. 1) provides various functions to an application so that the functions provided from one or more resources of the electronic device 101 can be used by the application. can do. The framework 215 according to various embodiments of the present invention may include a telephony framework capable of supporting functions of a first communication service or a second communication service.

In one embodiment, the framework 215 supports the function of the eSIM-related task 216 and the second communication service corresponding to the pSIM 240 to support the function of the first communication service corresponding to the eSIM 230 To do this, a pSIM-related task 217 running on the framework 215 may be included.

The electronic device 101 according to an embodiment includes a first wireless communication circuit supporting a first communication protocol, a second wireless communication circuit supporting a second communication protocol, the first wireless communication circuit, and the second wireless communication. At least one processor 210 operatively connected to a circuit, and a memory 130 operably connected to the at least one processor 210, wherein the memory 130, when executed, the at least one The processor 210 establishes a short range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit, and establishes the first wireless communication circuit. Through the external electronic device 103, the line information of the first profile stored in the first SIM (subscriber identity module) of the external electronic device 103 is obtained, and the line information through the second wireless communication circuit Transmits at least a portion of the first server 108-1, and obtains authentication information provided by the first server 108-1 from the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit, and , After transmitting the authentication information to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit, and transmitting the authentication information to the first server 108-1, the second wireless communication Obtaining a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server 108-2 associated with the first server 108-1 through a circuit, and transmitting the second profile to the electronic device 101 Instructions to be stored in the second SIM of the may be stored.

In one embodiment, the instructions are sent to the external electronic device 103 in response to the at least one processor 210 establishing a short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103. In response to requesting the line information and requesting the line information from the external electronic device 103, the line information may be obtained from the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit. .

In an embodiment, the line information may include at least one of an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) or a mobile station international subscriber directory number (MSISDN) of the first SIM.

In an embodiment, the authentication information may include a one time password (OTP) generated by the first server 108-1.

In one embodiment, the instructions are configured by the processor 210 to receive the ID of the electronic device 101 and the authentication information together with at least a part of the line information through the second wireless communication circuit. The port number of the port of the electronic device 103 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the second SIM may include an embedded SIM (eSIM), and the embedded SIM may be embedded in the electronic device 101 or implemented to be detachable.

In an embodiment, the MSISDN included in the second profile may be the same as the MSISDN of the first SIM.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 further includes a communication processor 220 connected to the second SIM, and the communication processor 220, when the second profile is activated, the activated second Communication can be performed using a profile.

In one embodiment, the instructions include the second profile through the second wireless communication circuit after the processor 210 stores the second profile in the second SIM of the electronic device 101 Thus, the profile list stored in the second SIM may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

The electronic device 101 according to an embodiment includes a communication circuit, at least one processor 210 operatively connected to the communication circuit, and a memory 130 operatively connected to the at least one processor 210. And, when the memory 130 is executed, the at least one processor 210 confirms that a first physical SIM is inserted into the electronic device 101, and the first SIM of the first SIM 1 Using a profile, an operation of authenticating a user of the first server 108-1 and the electronic device 101 through the communication circuit is performed, and after performing an operation of authenticating the user, the communication Through a circuit, a second profile corresponding to the first profile is obtained from a second server 108-2 associated with the first server 108-1, and the second profile is transferred to the electronic device 101. Instructions to be stored in the second SIM can be stored.

In one embodiment, the second SIM may include an embedded SIM, and the embedded SIM may be embedded in the electronic device 101 or implemented to be detachable.

3 is a diagram 300 illustrating a system for moving a line according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment, a system for moving a line includes an electronic device 101, an external electronic device 103, a first server 108-1, and a second server 108-2. Can include.

In one embodiment, the'universal integrated circuit card (UICC)' is a smart card inserted and used in the electronic device 101 (or the external electronic device 103), and the mobile communication subscriber's network access authentication information, phone book, SMS This may mean a chip that enables secure mobile communication by performing subscriber authentication and generating a traffic security key when accessing a mobile communication network such as GSM, WCDMA, or LTE by storing personal information. In UICC, communication applications such as SIM (subscriber identification module), USIM (universal SIM), or ISIM (IP multimedia SIM) are mounted depending on the type of mobile communication network that subscribers access. It can provide high-level security functions for mounting various application applications.

In one embodiment, the UICC is a removable physical UICC that can be inserted and removed from the electronic device 101 (for example, pSIM 240 in FIG. 2) and/or an eUICC (for example, eSIM 230 in FIG. 2). Can include.

In an embodiment, the eUICC (embedded UICC) may be a security module in the form of a chip embedded in the electronic device 101 that is not a removable type that can be inserted and removed from the electronic device 101. eUICC can download and install a profile using OTA (Over The Air) technology. eUICC can also be applied as a UICC that can download and install a profile.

In one embodiment, a method of downloading and installing a profile using OTA technology in an eUICC may also be applied to a detachable UICC that can be inserted and removed in a terminal. For example, eUICC can be installed by downloading a profile using OTA technology, as well as eUICC fixed (or mounted) on the electronic device 101, and not fixed (or movable) to the electronic device 101. ) Can also be applied to eUICC.

In an embodiment, the UICC may include a soft SIM that can be installed by downloading a profile in the memory of the electronic device 101 using OTA technology.

Hereinafter, UICC may be mixed with SIM (subscriber identification module), and eUICC may be mixed with eSIM (embedded SIM).

In one embodiment, the'profile' may mean access information for the electronic device 101 or the external electronic device 103 to access a server (eg, the first server 108-1) of a communication service provider. . In one embodiment, the profile is an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), a mobile station international subscriber directory number (MSISDN), a value required for authentication for using a network provided by a server of a communication service provider (eg, a specific authentication key (key ) Value), and an authentication token (authentication token or access token). However, the information included in the profile is not limited to the above example.

In one embodiment,'line movement' means an existing electronic device (or an electronic device currently being used by the user of the electronic device 101) (for example, the external electronic device 103) and a new electronic device (or electronic device 101). ) The user (or subscriber) owns the electronic device to be used in the future) (e.g., electronic device 101) and subscribes to the same (or one) communication service provider (or communication service of the communication user). It may mean moving from an electronic device to a new electronic device. For example, when a line is moved from an existing electronic device to a new electronic device, a part of the profile of the new electronic device (or a profile to be installed in the new electronic device) (for example, communication service provider identification information (MCC) and MNC (mobile network code)) and MSISDN (or telephone number)) may be the same as a part of a profile of an existing electronic device (or a profile installed in an existing electronic device). However, it is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the external electronic device 103 (for example, the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1) is an existing electronic device (or an electronic device currently being used by a user of the electronic device 101 ). , The electronic device 101 may assist (or mediate) an operation of performing user authentication.

In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may include a SIM that stores a profile corresponding to a user of the external electronic device 103. For example, the external electronic device 103 may include a SIM that stores a profile for identifying a user of the external electronic device 103 for a communication service provider (or a server provided by the communication service provider). In an embodiment, a user of the external electronic device 103 and a user of the electronic device 101 may be the same (or one) user. For example, a user of the external electronic device 103 and a user of the electronic device 101 are the same user (or who has the right to use the communication service) subscribed to the communication service provided by the same (or one) communication service provider. Or a subscriber). In one embodiment, the SIM included in the external electronic device 103 may be a physical SIM or an eSIM. Hereinafter, a SIM included in the external electronic device 103 will be referred to as a'first SIM', and a profile stored in the first SIM will be referred to as a'first profile'.

In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may be communicatively connected with the electronic device 101 through a short range wireless communication method. For example, the external electronic device 103 may be communicatively connected with the electronic device 101 through Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), or Wi-Fi direct. However, the short-range wireless communication method for the external electronic device 103 to communicate with the electronic device 101 is not limited to the above example. Further, a method in which the external electronic device 103 communicates with the electronic device 101 is not limited to a short-range wireless communication method.

Embodiments of an operation in which the external electronic device 103 assists the electronic device 101 to perform user authentication will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6B.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101, as the above-described new electronic device, may download a profile from a server provided by a communication service provider after performing a user authentication operation with a server provided by a communication service provider. In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a SIM for storing a profile to be downloaded from a communication service provider (or a server provided by the communication service provider). For example, the electronic device 101 may include a SIM to download (or store) a profile for identifying a user of the electronic device 101 to a communication service provider. The SIM included in the electronic device 101 may be an eSIM (eg, eSIM 230). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the electronic device 101 may accommodate a physical SIM (eg, eSIM 240) through a slot other than the eSIM. Hereinafter, the SIM included in the electronic device 101 will be referred to as a'second SIM', and a profile to be downloaded to the second SIM will be referred to as a'second profile'.

Detailed embodiments of the operation of downloading the profile from the server provided by the communication service provider after the electronic device 101 performs the user authentication operation with the server provided by the communication service provider will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 4 to 14B. do.

In one embodiment, the first server 108-1 may include a management server and an authentication server.

In one embodiment, the management server may be a server that manages the state of a line, a communication service, and a profile. For example, the management server may include an entitlement server that controls an operation for moving a line from the external electronic device 103 to the electronic device 101.

In an embodiment, the authentication server may be a server for authenticating a user of the electronic device 101. For example, the authentication server may include an authentication authorization accounting (AAA) server or a home subscriber server (HSS).

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may further include a web server. For example, the management server may control the web server so that the electronic device 101 displays a web page related to line movement.

In one embodiment, in the above-described example, the first server 108-1 is illustrated as including a management server, an authentication server, and a web server, but is not limited thereto, and the management server, the authentication server, and the web server are Separate servers configured independently or more than one server may be merged.

In one embodiment, the second server 108-2 may be a server that manages (or creates) a profile and provides the profile to the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, the second server 108-2, SM-DP (subscription manager data preparation), SM-DP+ (subscription manager data preparation plus), off-card entity of profile domain, profile encryption server, profile creation It may be expressed as a server, a profile provisioner, a profile provider, and a PPC holder (profile provisioning credentials holder) server.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of a method of moving a line will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 14B.

4 is a flowchart 400 illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.

Operations 401 to 421 according to an embodiment may be performed by the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) of FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 401, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may establish a short-range communication connection with an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, the processor 210 may establish a short range communication connection with the external electronic device 103 through a first wireless communication circuit (eg, a short range wireless communication circuit). For example, the processor 210, through a D2D (device to device) communication connection (for example, Bluetooth, NFC (near field communication), or Wi-Fi direct), the electronic device 101 and the external electronic The first wireless communication circuit (for example, the communication module 190) may be controlled so that the device 103 is communicatively connected. However, the short-range wireless communication method is not limited to the above example. For example, the processor 210 may enable the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 to communicate with each other using a wired communication method.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may establish a short-range communication connection with the external electronic device 103 in response to receiving an input for moving a line from a user. For example, the processor 210 may display a setting screen for moving a line through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ). When the processor 210 receives an input for selecting an object (or icon) for moving a line from a user, a short-range communication connection is established through a display (for example, the display device 160). A list of possible external electronic devices 103 may be displayed. In response to an input for selecting at least one external electronic device 103 from the list of the external electronic device 103, the processor 210 connects the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 to short-range communication (or The first wireless communication circuit may be controlled to be paired.

In the embodiment of operation 401, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 are communicatively connected by the processor 210 using a short-range communication method, but are not limited thereto and various communication methods may be applied. .

In operation 403, in one embodiment, the processor 210, from the external electronic device 103, through the first wireless communication circuit, of the first SIM (or in the first SIM) of the external electronic device 103 ( Alternatively, the line information of the installed) first profile may be obtained.

In an embodiment, the line information of the first profile may include at least one of IMSI or MSISDN (or phone number) corresponding to the user of the external electronic device 103. However, the information included in the line information of the first profile is not limited to at least one of IMSI and MSISDN. In one embodiment, the phone number (or MSISDN) of the external electronic device 103 may be stored in a memory (or a designated area of the memory) of the external electronic device 103, and part of the line information of the first profile is It can be used alternatively or additionally.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, in response to the short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103, through the first wireless communication circuit, the first profile from the external electronic device 103 Line information can be obtained. For example, in response to a short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103, the processor 210, through the first wireless communication circuit, the line of the first profile to the external electronic device 103 You can request information. In response to the request for line information of the first profile, the processor 210 may obtain line information of the first profile from the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit.

In one embodiment, the first SIM may be a physical SIM inserted into the external electronic device 103, or may be an eSIM or a soft SIM embedded in the external electronic device 103.

In operation 405, in one embodiment, the processor 210, through a second wireless communication circuit (for example, the communication module 190), the first server (for example, the first server 108-1 in FIG. 3) At least a part (eg, at least one of MSISDN or IMSI) may be transmitted.

In an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit may be a communication circuit supporting a communication method (eg, Wi-Fi) capable of connecting the electronic device 101 and the first server 108-1. In an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit may be a communication circuit supporting a different communication method from the first wireless communication circuit. For example, a first wireless communication circuit may be a communication circuit supporting Bluetooth, and a second wireless communication circuit may be a communication circuit supporting Wi-Fi. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second wireless communication circuit may be a communication circuit supporting the same communication method as the first wireless communication circuit. For example, both the first wireless communication circuit and the second wireless communication circuit may be communication circuits supporting Wi-Fi. In one embodiment, when the first wireless communication circuit and the second wireless communication circuit are implemented with communication circuits supporting the same communication method, the first wireless communication circuit and the second wireless communication circuit are the same (or one) chipset. It can be included in (chipset) or included as an integrated circuit.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a communication service provider (or a communication service provider related to the first profile) based on the MCC and MNC of the IMSI included in the line information of the first profile. The processor 210 may transmit at least part of the line information of the first profile (eg, at least one of MSISDN or IMSI) to the first server 108-1 provided by the communication service provider through the second wireless communication circuit. have.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least part of the line information of the first profile, unique information (or The ID of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted. For example, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least a part of the line information of the first profile, the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) of the electronic device 101 ) Can be transmitted. However, the unique information of the electronic device 101 transmitted to the first server 108-1 is not limited to IMEI, and the unique information of the electronic device 101 transmitted to the first server 108-1 is , In addition to IMEI, at least one of a protocol version, a vendor, a model name, and a software version of the electronic device 101 may be further included.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least a part of the line information of the first profile, authentication from the first server 108-1 A port number of a port of the external electronic device 103 to receive information may be further transmitted.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least part of the line information of the first profile, unique information of the electronic device 101 and The port number of the port of the external electronic device 103 to receive authentication information from the first server 108-1 may be further transmitted.

In operation 407, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may obtain authentication information provided by the first server 108-1 from the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives at least part of the line information of the first profile from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is used as authentication information. password) can be created. However, authentication information that can be generated by the first server 108-1 is not limited to OTP. The first server 108-1 may transmit authentication information to the external electronic device 103 by using at least part of the line information of the first profile (eg, at least one of MSISDN or IMSI). For example, the first server 108-1 identifies (or identifies) a user of the electronic device 101 (or a user of the external electronic device 103) by using the MSISDN or IMSI of the external electronic device 103 )can do. After confirming (or identifying) a user of the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 may transmit authentication information to the external electronic device 103 corresponding to the MSISDN or IMSI of the external electronic device 103. have. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the port number of the port of the external electronic device 103 to receive authentication information from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is , Authentication information may be transmitted to the port of the external electronic device 103 corresponding to the received port number. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a message including authentication information to the external electronic device 103. For example, the first server 108-1 may transmit a short message service (SMS) message including authentication information to the external electronic device 103. However, the method in which the first server 108-1 transmits the authentication information to the external electronic device 103 is not limited to a method through SMS message transmission. In an embodiment, after receiving the authentication information from the first server 108-1, the external electronic device 103 may transmit the authentication information to the electronic device 101 using a short range communication method. In one embodiment, when the external electronic device 103 receives authentication information from the first server 108-1 through a port corresponding to a designated port number, the external electronic device 103 may transmit the received authentication information to the electronic device 101. have. In one embodiment, the external electronic device 103, instead of receiving authentication information from the first server 108-1 through a port corresponding to the designated port number, When authentication information (or a message including authentication information) having a format is received, the received authentication information may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, embodiments of the operations between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 in operations 401, 403, and 407 are specified protocols (or policies, or rules). (rule)).

In operation 409, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit the authentication information obtained from the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In one embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 4, when the processor 210 transmits authentication information to the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 receives from the electronic device 101 It can be checked whether one authentication information and the authentication information transmitted to the external electronic device 103 are the same. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the authentication information received from the electronic device 101 and the authentication information transmitted to the external electronic device 103 are the same, the processor 210 Through the wireless communication circuit, a response indicating that authentication is completed (or succeeded) may be received from the first server 108-1. For example, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, from the first server 108-1, a token for the electronic device 101 to access the first server 108-1 (Or, you can receive a response including an access token (access token)).

In operation 411, in an embodiment, the processor 210, the electronic device 101, the authority to access the first server 108-1 (or after accessing the first server 108-1) the first server ( In order to check the right to use the communication service provided by 108-1)), unique information of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For example, the processor 210 may transmit the IMEI of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For another example, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to the IMEI of the electronic device 101, the protocol version, the electronic device 101 At least one of the vendor, model name, or software version of may be further transmitted.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the unique information of the electronic device 101 from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1, the received electronic device 101 ), it is possible to check whether the electronic device 101 has the right to access the first server 108-1 based on the unique information (or the unique information and the user information of the electronic device 101). In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the electronic device 101 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device ( Information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to 101 ). In one embodiment, if the first server 108-1 determines that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is Information indicating that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1 is transmitted to 101, or the electronic device 101 sends a web page of the first server 108-1 (e.g. : A web page URL may be transmitted to display a default web page of the first server 108-1.

In operation 413, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may request a line movement to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For example, in response to receiving information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 from the first server 108-1, the processor 210 2 Through the wireless communication circuit, information for requesting a line movement may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

In operation 415, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may receive information for confirming movement of the line from the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For example, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, from the first server 108-1, information indicating that the line movement of the electronic device 101 will occur, information of the external electronic device 103 (Eg, IMEI of the external electronic device 103), information of the electronic device 101 (eg, IMEI of the electronic device 101), or the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 can be displayed You can receive the URL of a web page.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 accesses the URL of the received web page, and through a display (for example, the display device 160), information indicating that a line movement occurs, information on the external electronic device 103 , At least one of information on the electronic device 101 or line information (eg, MSISDN) of the first profile may be displayed. However, the information displayed through the URL of the received web page is not limited to the above example.

In operation 417, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For example, the processor 210 may include at least one of information indicating that a line movement occurs, information about the external electronic device 103, information about the electronic device 101, or line information of the first profile (eg, MSISDN). While displaying, it is possible to receive a user input confirming (or agreeing to) the movement of the circuit.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, in response to receiving a user input confirming the line movement, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, the user confirms the line movement Can transmit information indicating.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, when a user of the electronic device 101 performs a procedure for agreeing to the movement of a line at a point of sale of a communication service provider (e.g., using a device installed at the When information indicating consent for movement is transmitted to the first server 108-1), the embodiments of operations 415 and 417 may be omitted.

In operation 419, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may obtain (or download) a second profile from the second server 108-2 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In one embodiment, the MSISDN included in the second profile may be the same as the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM. In one embodiment, the IMSI included in the second profile may be the same as or different from the IMSI of the first profile. For example, the IMSI included in the second profile may be the same as or different from the IMSI of the first profile according to the policy of the communication business.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, when the first server 108-1 receives information indicating line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is the second server 108-2. It can be requested to create (or prepare) a second profile. The second server 108-2 may generate a second profile in response to receiving a request to create a second profile from the first server 108-1. In one embodiment, the first server 108-1 and the second server 108-2 may perform communication according to a global system for mobile communications association (GSMA) standard. For example, the first server 108-1 and the second server 108-2 can perform direct communication according to the GSMA standard. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first server 108-1 and the second server 108-2 may perform communication through a server of another communication service provider. In addition, the first server 108-1 and the second server 108-2 may perform communication using a communication method that does not comply with the GSMA standard.

In one embodiment, when the second server 108-2 has completed creating the second profile, the first server 108-1 is Information for displaying information indicating completion of profile creation may be transmitted. For example, when the second server 108-2 completes the generation of the second profile, the first server 108-1 determines that the electronic device 101 Information indicating that the generation has been completed may be displayed through a web page, or information indicating that the second profile generation has been completed may be transmitted to the electronic device 101 by the second server 108-2 using a push method. . In an embodiment, when it is determined in operation 411 that the electronic device 101 has the right to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 uses the push method to determine the electronic device 101 ), information indicating that the second server 108-2 has completed generating the second profile may be registered (or generated in advance) in advance.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, a global system for mobile communications association (GSMA) SGP. Based on the 22 standards, it is possible to obtain a second profile from the second server 108-2.

In operation 421, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may store the acquired second profile in the second SIM.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 may store the second profile in the first SIM (eg, eSIM 230) through the communication processor 220.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 may install the second profile stored in the second SIM. In one embodiment, the second SIM may be an eSIM (eg, eSIM 230) or a soft SIM. In one embodiment, the eSIM as the second SIM is an eSIM fixed (or mounted) to the electronic device 101 or not fixed to the electronic device 101 (or removable (or movable) from the electronic device 101). It can be an eSIM.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the processor 210 stores (or installs) the second profile in the second SIM, through the second wireless communication circuit, the first server 108-1 The profile list stored (or installed) in the second SIM including the second profile may be transmitted. In one embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit information indicating that the second profile is stored (or installed) in the second SIM to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. In one embodiment, in response to receiving a profile list including a second profile or information indicating that a second profile is stored in the second SIM from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is You can deactivate (or disable) the profile.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may activate (enable or activate) a second profile of the second SIM connected to the communication processor 220. In one embodiment, the processor 210 or the communication processor 220 uses a network (eg, a cellular network) provided by a communication service provider related to the first server 108-1 by using the activated second profile. I can.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, embodiments of the authentication operation performed through the external electronic device 103 connected to the electronic device 101 in short-range communication are the implementation of the authentication operation performed through a cloud server communication connected to the electronic device 101 Can be replaced by examples. For example, the processor 210 may obtain line information of the first profile stored in the first SIM from a cloud server connected to the electronic device 101 in communication. When obtaining the line information of the first profile from the cloud server, the processor 210 transmits at least part of the line information to the first server 108-1, and the first server 108-1 from the cloud server An authentication operation may be performed by acquiring the provided authentication information and transmitting the acquired authentication information to the first server 108-1. Detailed embodiments of the authentication operation through the cloud server that is communicated with the electronic device 101 are at least partially and embodiments of the authentication operation performed through the external electronic device 103 connected to the electronic device 101 in short-range communication. Since they are the same or similar, a detailed description will be omitted.

5 is a flowchart 500 of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIG. 5 illustrates embodiments of operations of FIG. 4 with respect to the electronic device 101 in a system (eg, the electronic device 101, the external electronic device 103, the first server 108-1, and It may be a diagram for explaining on the second server 108-2).

Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 501, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 may establish a short-range communication connection. For example, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 may be connected through a device to device (D2D) communication (eg, Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), or Wi-Fi direct). .

In operation 503, in one embodiment, the electronic device 101, from the external electronic device 103, through a first wireless communication circuit supporting a short-range wireless communication method, the first SIM of the external electronic device 103 Line information of the first profile (or stored (or installed) in the first SIM) may be obtained.

In an embodiment, the line information of the first profile may include at least one of IMSI or MSISDN (or phone number) corresponding to the user of the external electronic device 103. However, the information included in the line information of the first profile is not limited to at least one of IMSI and MSISDN.

In operation 505, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 transmits at least part of the line information (eg, MSISDN or IMSI) of the first profile to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. Can be transmitted.

In an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit may be a communication circuit supporting a communication method (eg, Wi-Fi) capable of connecting the electronic device 101 and the first server 108-1.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least a part of the line information of the first profile, unique information of the electronic device 101 ( Alternatively, an ID of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted. For example, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least a part of the line information of the first profile, the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) of the electronic device 101 ) Can be transmitted. However, the unique information of the electronic device 101 transmitted to the first server 108-1 is not limited to IMEI, and the unique information of the electronic device 101 transmitted to the first server 108-1 is , In addition to IMEI, at least one of a protocol version, a vendor, a model name, and a software version of the electronic device 101 may be further included.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least part of the line information of the first profile, from the first server 108-1 A port number of a port of the external electronic device 103 to receive authentication information may be further transmitted.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to at least part of the line information of the first profile, unique information of the electronic device 101 And a port number of a port of the external electronic device 103 to receive authentication information from the first server 108-1.

In operation 507, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit authentication information to the external electronic device 103 by using MSISDN or IMSI of the external electronic device 103.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives at least part of the line information of the first profile from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is used as authentication information. password) can be created. However, authentication information that can be generated by the first server 108-1 is not limited to OTP.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the port number of the port of the external electronic device 103 to receive authentication information from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is , Authentication information may be transmitted to the port of the external electronic device 103 corresponding to the received port number. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a message including authentication information to the external electronic device 103. For example, the first server 108-1 may transmit a short message service (SMS) message including authentication information to the external electronic device 103. However, the method in which the first server 108-1 transmits the authentication information to the external electronic device 103 is not limited to a method through SMS message transmission.

In operation 509, in an embodiment, after receiving the authentication information from the first server 108-1, the external electronic device 103 may transmit the authentication information to the electronic device 101 using a short-range communication method. .

In operation 511, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit authentication information obtained from the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In operation 513, in an embodiment, in response to receiving the authentication information, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response to the electronic device 101.

In an embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 5, when the electronic device 101 transmits authentication information to the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is It can be checked whether the received authentication information and the authentication information transmitted to the external electronic device 103 are the same. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the authentication information received from the electronic device 101 and the authentication information transmitted to the external electronic device 103 are the same, the first server 108-1 May transmit a response indicating that authentication is complete (or successful) to the electronic device 101. For example, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device 101, and a token (or access token) required for the electronic device 101 to access the first server 108-1 token)) can be sent.

In operation 515, in one embodiment, the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101, the authority to access the first server 108-1 (or the first server after accessing the first server 108-1) In order to check the right to use the communication service provided by (108-1)), unique information of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For example, the electronic device 101 may transmit the IMEI of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For another example, the electronic device 101, via the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to the IMEI of the electronic device 101, the protocol version, the electronic device 101 ) At least one of the manufacturer, model name, or software version may be further transmitted.

In operation 517, in an embodiment, when unique information of the electronic device 101 is received from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response to the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the unique information of the electronic device 101 from the electronic device 101, based on the received unique information of the electronic device 101, It is possible to check whether the electronic device 101 has permission to access the first server 108-1. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the electronic device 101 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device ( Information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to 101 ). In one embodiment, if the first server 108-1 determines that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is To 101, information indicating that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, or the electronic device 101 displays a web page of the first server 108-1 You can send the web page URL to do so.

In operation 519, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may request a line movement to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For example, in response to receiving information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 from the first server 108-1, the electronic device 101 Through the second wireless communication circuit, information for requesting line movement may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

In operation 521, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit, to the electronic device 101, information for confirming movement of the line. For example, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device 101 with information indicating that the electronic device 101 will move a line, and information on the external electronic device 103 (for example, the external electronic device ( 103), information on the electronic device 101 (eg, IMEI of the electronic device 101), or the URL of a web page that can display at least one of the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 have.

In operation 523, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 accesses the URL of the received web page and, through a display (for example, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), provides information indicating that a line movement occurs, and an external electronic device ( 103), information on the electronic device 101, or MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 may be displayed. However, the information displayed through the URL of the received web page is not limited to the above example.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes at least one of information indicating that a line movement occurs, information on the external electronic device 103, information on the electronic device 101, or the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103. During the display, it is possible to receive a user input confirming (or agreeing to) the circuit movement.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, in response to receiving a user input confirming the movement of the line, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, the user confirms the movement of the line It can transmit information indicating that it is.

In operation 525, in an embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives information indicating the line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is a second server 108- 2) can be requested to create (or prepare) a second profile.

In operation 527, in one embodiment, the second server 108-2, the second server 108-2, upon receiving a request to create a second profile from the first server 108-1. In response, a second profile may be generated and the generated second profile may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, before performing the embodiments of operation 525 and operation 527, when a user of the electronic device 101 visits a store of a communication service provider and performs a procedure related to an operation for generating a second profile ( Example: When a second profile generation is requested to the first server 108-1 using a device installed in a store of a communication service provider), the embodiments related to the generation of operations 525 and 527 may be omitted. For example, the first server 108-1 may transmit a second profile transmission request to the second server 108-2 to the second server 108-2. The second server 108-2 may transmit the second profile to the electronic device 101 in response to receiving the request to transmit the second profile.

In operation 529, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 obtains (or downloads) a second profile from the second server 108-2 through a second wireless communication circuit, and downloads the obtained second profile. It can be stored in the second SIM.

In operation 531, in an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 stores (or installs) the second profile in the second SIM, the electronic device 101 transmits the second profile to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. 2 The profile list stored (or installed) in the second SIM including the profile may be transmitted. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating that the second profile is stored (or installed) in the second SIM to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In operation 533, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to the received profile list or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM of the electronic device 101, and sends a response to the electronic device. Can be sent to (101).

In operation 535, in one embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to receiving a profile list including a second profile from the electronic device 101 or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM. Thus, the first profile may be deactivated (or disabled).

Although not shown in FIG. 5, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may activate a second profile of the second SIM connected to the communication processor 220. For example, after receiving a response signal from the first server 108-1 in operation 533, the electronic device 101 may activate a second profile of the second SIM. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may use a network (eg, a cellular network) provided by a communication service provider related to the first server 108-1 by using the activated second profile.

6A and 6B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIGS. 6A and 6B may be diagrams illustrating a user interface screen related to embodiments of the operations of FIG. 4.

In an embodiment, FIGS. 6A and 6B may be performed by the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) of FIG. 3.

6A and 6B, in an example 610, in one embodiment, the processor 210, through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), a setting screen 611 related to line movement. ) Can be displayed. In example 610, in one embodiment, the object 613 may be an object to which a function for adding a circuit (or subscribing to a new circuit) is mapped. The object 615 may be an object to which a function for moving a line is mapped.

In example 620, in one embodiment, in response to receiving an input for the object 613 from the user, the processor 210, through a display (eg, display device 160), the electronic device 101 A screen 621 including objects 623, 625, and 627 representing external electronic devices 103 capable of short-range communication connection with) may be displayed.

In an embodiment, when at least one object 623 is selected from among objects 623, 625, and 627 representing external electronic devices 103 capable of short-range communication connection with the electronic device 101, the selected at least one Short-distance communication may be connected with at least one external electronic device 103 corresponding to the object 623.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 responds to a short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 (for example, the external electronic device 103 corresponding to the object 623), Through the wireless communication circuit, the external electronic device 103 may request line information of the first profile. In response to the request for line information of the first profile, the processor 210 may obtain line information of the first profile from the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit.

In the example 630, in one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the information received from the first server 108-1, through a display (e.g., display device 160), confirms the line movement A screen 631 including information for the following may be displayed. For example, the processor 210, through a display (for example, the display device 160), the text 635 inquiring whether or not to move the line of the electronic device 101, the line information of the first profile (for example, : An MSISDN) 637 and an object 633 for receiving an input confirming movement of a line of the electronic device 101 may be displayed.

In example 640, in one embodiment, the processor 210, in response to receiving an input for the object 633 from the user, through a display (e.g., display device 160), the line is ready to move A screen 641 indicating that the operation is in progress (or an operation for generating a second profile for line movement is in progress) may be displayed. For example, the processor 210 may display a screen 641 including an object 643 and text 645 indicating that a line movement is being prepared through a display (eg, the display device 160). have.

In example 650, in one embodiment, the processor 210 has completed the operation of obtaining a second profile from the second server 108-2 and storing (or installing) the second profile in the second SIM. In this case, a screen 651 including an object 653 indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM may be displayed through a display (eg, the display device 160 ). For example, if 610 and 650 are compared, the processor 210 may further display an object 653 indicating that the second profile is stored compared to the screen 611 on the screen 651.

7 is a flowchart 700 illustrating a method for moving a line according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, operations 701 to 713 may be performed by the electronic device (eg, the processor 120) of FIG. 3.

In FIG. 7, a user of the electronic device 101 is currently (or previously) a communication service provider (or a service for using a network provided by a communication service provider) (for example, a communication service provider of the first server 108-1). It may be assumed that the line is in a subscribed state, and that the line of the first profile corresponding to the information subscribed to the communication service provider is activated in the first server 108-1. For example, in the embodiments of FIG. 7, there is a first SIM (or an external electronic device 103 in which the first SIM is inserted or embedded) that stores the first profile, and the line of the first profile is 1 It can be assumed that the server 108-1 is in an active state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in the embodiments of FIG. 7, even if the first SIM storing the first profile is separated from the external electronic device 103 or not embedded in the external electronic device 103, the circuit of the first profile This may include a case in which the first server 108-1 is in an activated state.

Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, in an embodiment, the processor 210, through a communication circuit (for example, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1), a first server (for example, the first server of FIG. 3). User information for authenticating a user of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to (108-1)).

In one embodiment, the processor 210 transmits user information to the first server 108-1 for authentication using an authentication method defined in Oauth (open authentication) through a communication circuit. ). For example, the processor 210 may transmit an account (eg, ID) and password registered in the first server 108-1 to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. However, the authentication method for authenticating the user of the electronic device 101 is not limited to OAuth.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, after receiving an input for selecting a line subscription (or new line subscription) and a communication service provider to a communication service provider from a user, through a communication circuit (for example, the communication module 190), User information for authenticating a user of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1. For example, the processor 210 may display a screen including an object for selecting a line subscription to a communication service provider through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ). When receiving an input for an object for selecting a line subscription to a communication service provider from a user, the processor 210 displays a screen including an object for selecting a communication service provider through a display (eg, display device 160). Can be displayed. When the processor 210 receives an input for an object for selecting a communication service provider and then receives an input for inputting user information (eg, account and password registered in the first server 108-1), User information for authenticating a user of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through the communication circuit.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, when the processor 210 transmits user information, the first server 108-1 registers the user information received from the electronic device 101 and the first server 108-1. You can check whether the user information is the same. In one embodiment, if the first server 108-1 determines that the user information received from the electronic device 101 and the user information registered in the first server 108-1 are the same, the processor 210, Through the communication circuit, a response indicating that authentication is completed (or succeeded) may be received from the first server 108-1. For example, the processor 210, through a communication circuit, from the first server 108-1, the electronic device 101 to access a token (or access) to the first server 108-1 A response including an access token) may be received.

In operation 703, in one embodiment, the processor 210, the electronic device 101, the authority to access the first server 108-1 (or after accessing the first server 108-1) the first server ( In order to check the right to use the communication service provided by 108-1)), unique information of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, the processor 210 may transmit the IMEI of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. For another example, the processor 210, through the second wireless communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to the IMEI of the electronic device 101, the protocol version, the electronic device 101 At least one of the vendor, model name, or software version of may be further transmitted.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the unique information of the electronic device 101 from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1, the received electronic device 101 ), it is possible to check whether the electronic device 101 has permission to access the first server 108-1. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the electronic device 101 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device ( Information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to 101 ). In one embodiment, if the first server 108-1 determines that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is To 101, information indicating that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, or the electronic device 101 displays a web page of the first server 108-1 You can send the web page URL to do so.

In operation 705, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may request a line subscription to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, the processor 210, in response to receiving information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 from the first server 108-1, the communication Through the circuit, information for requesting a line subscription may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

In operation 707, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may receive information for confirming a line subscription or line movement from the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, the processor 210, through a communication circuit, from the first server 108-1, whether to newly subscribe to a line to a communication service provider or from the external electronic device 103 to the electronic device 101 Information for confirming (or selecting) whether to move may be received. When the processor 210 receives information for confirming whether to newly subscribe to a line with a communication service provider or whether to move the line from the external electronic device 103 to the electronic device 101, the display (e.g., display device 160 )), the received information can be displayed. In one embodiment, the processor 210, through a display (for example, the display device 160), along with an object for newly joining a line to a communication service provider and an object for line movement, the external electronic device 103 Information indicating that the line movement is possible from the electronic device 101, information of the external electronic device 103 (for example, IMEI of the external electronic device 103), information of the electronic device 101 (for example, the electronic device 101 ) Of IMEI), or an MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 may be displayed. However, information displayed through a web page is not limited to the above-described example.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, the first server 108-1, when the user of the electronic device 101 is authenticated through operation 701, or the electronic device 101 (and/or the electronic device ( If it is confirmed that the user of 101) has the authority, the user of the electronic device 101 is in a state of subscribing to a communication service provider (or a service for using a network provided by a communication service provider), and It can be confirmed that the line of the first profile corresponding to the information is in an activated state in the first server 108-1. In one embodiment, the first server 108-1, when it is confirmed that the line of the first profile corresponding to the information subscribed to the communication service provider is in the active state in the first server 108-1, the electronic device Information for confirming (or inducing) movement of the line, as well as information for confirming the line subscription, is electronically provided so that the user of 101 can recognize that there is a first profile corresponding to the information subscribed to the communication service provider. It can be transmitted to the device 101.

In operation 709, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, the processor 210 may receive a user input agreeing to movement of the circuit (eg, selecting an object for movement of the circuit). The processor 210 may transmit information indicating that the user confirms the movement of the line to the first server 108-1 through the communication circuit in response to receiving a user input agreeing to the movement of the line. Although not shown in FIG. 7, the processor 210 may receive a user input for newly subscribing a line to a communication service provider (eg, selecting an object for newly subscribing a line to a communication service provider). The processor 210 may transmit a line subscription request to the first server 108-1 through the communication circuit when receiving a user input for newly subscribing a line to a communication service provider.

In operation 711, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may acquire (or download) a second profile from the second server 108-2 through a communication circuit.

In operation 713, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may store the acquired second profile in the second SIM.

Since the embodiments of operation 711 and operation 713 are at least partially the same or similar to the embodiments of operation 419 and operation 412, detailed descriptions will be omitted.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, in an embodiment, when the processor 210 transmits a line subscription request to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit, the processor 210, the second server ( 108-2), the third profile may be acquired, and the acquired third profile may be stored (and installed) in the second SIM. In one embodiment, the third profile may be different from the first profile and the second profile. For example, line information (eg, MSISDN) of the third profile may be different from line information of the first profile and the second profile.

8 is a flowchart 800 of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIG. 8 illustrates embodiments of the operations of FIG. 5 with respect to the electronic device 101 in a system (for example, the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1, and the second server 108-2 ). It may be a drawing for explaining on )).

Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 801, in an embodiment, the processor 210 transmits user information for authenticating a user of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. I can. In one embodiment, the processor 210 transmits user information to the first server 108-1 for authentication using an authentication method defined in OAuth (open authentication) through a communication circuit. ).

In operation 803, in an embodiment, when receiving user information from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response to the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, in response to receiving user information from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 sends the user information received from the electronic device 101 and the first server 108-1. You can check whether the registered user information is the same. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the user information received from the electronic device 101 and the user information registered in the first server 108-1 are the same, the first server 108- 1) may transmit a response indicating that authentication is completed (or succeeded) to the electronic device 101.

In operation 805, in one embodiment, the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101, the authority to access the first server 108-1 (or the first server after accessing the first server 108-1) In order to check the right to use the communication service provided by (108-1)), unique information of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In operation 807, in an embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the unique information of the electronic device 101 from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1, the electronic device You can send a response to (101).

In one embodiment, the first server 108-1 determines whether the electronic device 101 has permission to access the first server 108-1 based on the received unique information of the electronic device 101. You can check whether or not. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the electronic device 101 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device ( Information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to 101 ). In one embodiment, if the first server 108-1 determines that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is To 101, information indicating that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, or the electronic device 101 displays a web page of the first server 108-1 You can send the web page URL to do so.

In operation 809, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may request a line subscription to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, in response to receiving information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 from the first server 108-1, the electronic device 101 Through the communication circuit, information for requesting line subscription may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

In operation 811, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit, to the electronic device 101, information for confirming a line subscription or line movement. For example, the first server 108-1 confirms whether the electronic device 101 will newly subscribe to a line with a communication service provider or whether to move the line from the external electronic device 103 to the electronic device 101 (or Information for selection) can be transmitted.

In one embodiment, the first server 108-1, when the user of the electronic device 101 is authenticated through operations 801 and 803, or through operations 805 and 807, the electronic device 101 (and/or Or, when it is confirmed that the user of the electronic device 101 has the authority, the user of the electronic device 101 is in a state of subscribing to a communication service provider (or a service for using a network provided by the communication service provider), and It can be seen that the line of the first profile corresponding to the information subscribed to the service provider is in an activated state in the first server 108-1. In one embodiment, the first server 108-1, when it is confirmed that the line of the first profile corresponding to the information subscribed to the communication service provider is in the active state in the first server 108-1, the electronic device Information for confirming (or inducing) movement of the line, as well as information for confirming the line subscription, is electronically provided so that the user of 101 can recognize that there is a first profile corresponding to the information subscribed to the communication service provider. It can be transmitted to the device 101.

In operation 813, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, the electronic device 101 may receive a user input agreeing to a line movement. The processor 210 may transmit information indicating that the user confirms the movement of the line to the first server 108-1 through the communication circuit in response to receiving a user input agreeing to the movement of the line.

In operation 815, in an embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives information indicating the line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is the second server 108- 2) can be requested to create (or prepare) a second profile.

In operation 817, in one embodiment, the second server 108-2, in response to receiving a request to create a second profile from the first server 108-1, creates a second profile, and The generated second profile may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In an embodiment, before performing the embodiments of operations 815 and 817, when a user of the electronic device 101 visits a store of a communication service provider and performs a procedure related to an operation for generating a second profile, Embodiments related to the generation of operation 815 and operation 817 may be omitted.

In operation 819, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 obtains (or downloads) a second profile from the second server 108-2 through a second wireless communication circuit, and downloads the obtained second profile. It can be stored in the second SIM.

In operation 821, in one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 stores (or installs) the second profile in the second SIM, the electronic device 101 transmits the second profile to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. 2 The profile list stored (or installed) in the second SIM including the profile may be transmitted. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating that the second profile is stored (or installed) in the second SIM to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In operation 823, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to the received profile list or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM of the electronic device 101, and sends a response to the electronic device. Can be sent to (101).

In operation 825, in one embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to receiving the profile list including the second profile from the electronic device 101 or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM. Thus, the first profile may be deactivated (or disabled).

9A and 9B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIGS. 9A and 9B may be diagrams illustrating a user interface screen related to embodiments of the operations of FIG. 7.

In an embodiment, FIGS. 9A and 9B may be performed by the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) of FIG. 3. 9A and 9B, in an example 910, in one embodiment, the processor 210, through a display (for example, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), provides a setting screen 911 related to line movement. ) Can be displayed. In example 910, in one embodiment, the object 913 may be an object to which a function for adding a line (or newly joining a line) is mapped. The object 915 may be an object to which a function for moving a line is mapped.

In example 920, in one embodiment, in response to receiving an input for the object 913 from the user, the processor 210, through a display (e.g., display device 160), representing communication providers A screen 921 including objects 923 and 925 may be displayed.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 may receive a user input for selecting an object 923 from among objects 923 and 925 representing communication providers. In one embodiment, the communication service provider indicated by the object 923 may be a communication service provider that provides a communication service through the first server 108-1 and the second server 108-2. In one embodiment, the user of the electronic device 101 is in a state of being subscribed to the communication service provider indicated by the object 923, and the user of the electronic device 101 subscribes to the communication service provider indicated by the object 923. There may be a first SIM (or an external electronic device 103 in which the first SIM is inserted or embedded) storing the corresponding first profile.

In one embodiment, when the processor 210 receives a user input for selecting the object 923, the processor 210 may perform an authentication operation and an authorization check operation with the first server 108-1. . In one embodiment, the first server 108-1 is a user of the electronic device 101 through an authentication operation or an authorization check operation to subscribe to a communication service provider (or a service for using a network provided by the communication service provider). In the state, it can be confirmed that the line of the first profile corresponding to the information subscribed to the communication service provider is in the active state in the first server 108-1.

In the example 930, the processor 210 is an object 937 for newly subscribing a line to a communication service provider (or requesting a new line subscription from a communication service provider) through a display (for example, the display device 160). ) And the object 936 for line movement (or line movement request), information 931 indicating that the line movement is possible from the external electronic device 103 to the electronic device 101, and the external electronic device 103 Information (eg, IMEI of the external electronic device 103) 934, information of the electronic device 101 (eg, IMEI of the electronic device 101) 935, or line information of the first profile (eg, MSISDN A screen 931 including at least one of) 933 may be displayed. However, information displayed through the screen 931 is not limited to the above-described example. In one embodiment, when receiving a user input for the object 937, the processor 210 may transmit a line subscription request to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In example 940, in one embodiment, the processor 210, in response to receiving an input for the object 936 from the user, through a display (e.g., display device 160), the line is ready to move A screen 941 indicating that the operation is in progress (or an operation for generating a second profile for line movement is in progress) may be displayed. For example, the processor 210 may display a screen including an object 943 and text 945 indicating that a line movement is being prepared through a display (for example, the display device 160 ).

In example 950, in one embodiment, the processor 210 has completed the operation of obtaining the second profile from the second server 108-2 and storing (or installing) the second profile in the second SIM. In this case, the screen 951 including the object 953 indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM may be displayed through a display (eg, the display device 160 ). For example, when comparing 910 and 950, the processor 210 may further display an object 953 indicating that the second profile is stored on the screen 951 compared to the screen 911.

10 is a flowchart 1000 illustrating a method for moving a line according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, operations 1001 to 1015 may be performed by the electronic device (eg, the processor 120) of FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1001, in an embodiment, the processor 210 includes a first SIM in the electronic device 101 (eg, a slot capable of accommodating the SIM of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). (For example, it can be seen that the pSIM 240 of FIG. 3) is inserted.

In an embodiment, the first SIM includes a first profile corresponding to subscription information of a user of the electronic device 101 to a communication service provider, which is inserted into the electronic device 101 after being removed from the external electronic device 103 It may be a physical SIM.

In operation 1003, in one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the line information of the first profile of the first SIM, through a communication circuit (for example, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1), user authentication It is possible to transmit the information for the first server (for example, the first server 108-1 of FIG. 3).

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may perform an operation of authenticating a user with the first server 108-1 based on line information of the first profile of the first SIM. For example, the processor 210 is provided through an EAP extensible authentication protocol authentication and key agreement (AKA) method, an internet protocol (IP) authentication, a header enrichment method, or an OTP authentication method through a message (eg, an SMS message). 1 An operation of authenticating a user with the server 108-1 may be performed. However, the method in which the processor 210 authenticates the user with the first server 108-1 based on the line information of the first profile of the first SIM is not limited to the above example.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 uses the OAuth method illustrated in FIG. 7 without using the line information of the first profile of the first SIM, the first server 108-1 and the electronic device 101 It is possible to perform an operation to authenticate the user of.

In operation 1005, in one embodiment, the processor 210, the electronic device 101, the authority to access the first server 108-1 (or after accessing the first server 108-1) the first server ( In order to check the right to use the communication service provided by 108-1)), unique information of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In operation 1007, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may request a line movement to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In operation 1009, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may receive information for confirming the movement of the line from the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In operation 1011, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In operation 1013, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may acquire (or download) a second profile from the second server 108-2 through a communication circuit.

In operation 1015, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may store the acquired second profile in the second SIM.

Since the embodiments of operations 1005 to 1015 are at least partially the same or similar to the embodiments of operations 411 to 421 of FIG. 4, detailed descriptions will be omitted.

In FIG. 10, it is illustrated that the first physical SIM removed from the external electronic device 103 is inserted into the electronic device 101, but the external electronic device 103 in the state in which the first physical SIM is inserted. Even when the embedded SIM is included and the second profile is stored in the SIM embedded in the external electronic device 103, at least some of the embodiments described with reference to FIG. 10 may be applied in the same or similar manner.

11 is a diagram of a system (eg, an electronic device 101, a first server 108-1, and a second server 108-2) for explaining a method for moving a line according to an embodiment. Flow chart 1100. For example, FIG. 11 may be a diagram for describing embodiments of operations of FIG. 10 with respect to the electronic device 101 on a system.

Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1101, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 inserts a first SIM into the electronic device 101 (eg, a slot capable of accommodating the SIM of the electronic device 101). It can be confirmed that it is.

In an embodiment, the first SIM includes a first profile corresponding to subscription information of a user of the electronic device 101 to a communication service provider, which is inserted into the electronic device 101 after being removed from the external electronic device 103 It may be a physical SIM.

In operation 1103, in one embodiment, the processor 210 transmits information for user authentication to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit, based on the line information of the first profile of the first SIM. I can.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may perform an operation of authenticating a user with the first server 108-1 based on line information of the first profile of the first SIM. For example, the electronic device 101 may use an EAP AKA (extensible authentication protocol authentication and key agreement) method, an IP (internet protocol) authentication, a header enrichment method, or an OTP authentication method through a message (eg, an SMS message). An operation of authenticating a user with the first server 108-1 may be performed. However, the method in which the electronic device 101 authenticates the user with the first server 108-1 based on the line information of the first profile of the first SIM is not limited to the above example.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses the OAuth method illustrated in FIG. 7 without using the line information of the first profile of the first SIM, the first server 108-1 and the electronic device 101 ) To authenticate the user.

In operation 1105, in an embodiment, in response to receiving information for user authentication, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1107, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101, the authority to access the first server 108-1 (or the first server after accessing the first server 108-1) In order to check the right to use the communication service provided by (108-1)), unique information of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In operation 1109, in an embodiment, when unique information of the electronic device 101 is received from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1111, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may request a line movement to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, in response to receiving information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 from the first server 108-1, the electronic device 101 Through the communication circuit, information for requesting movement of the line may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

In operation 1113, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may receive, from the electronic device 101, information for confirming movement of the line.

In operation 1115, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1.

In operation 1117, in an embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives information indicating the line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is the second server 108- 2) can be requested to create (or prepare) a second profile.

In operation 1119, in one embodiment, the second server 108-2, the second server 108-2, upon receiving a request to create a second profile from the first server 108-1. In response, a second profile may be generated and the generated second profile may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1121, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 obtains (or downloads) a second profile from the second server 108-2 through a second wireless communication circuit, and downloads the obtained second profile. It can be stored in the second SIM.

In operation 1123, in an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 stores (or installs) the second profile in the second SIM, the electronic device 101 transmits the second profile to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. 2 The profile list stored (or installed) in the second SIM including the profile may be transmitted. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating that the second profile is stored (or installed) in the second SIM to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In operation 1125, in one embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to the received profile list or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM of the electronic device 101, and sends a response to the electronic device. Can be sent to (101).

In operation 1127, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to receiving a profile list including a second profile from the electronic device 101 or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM. Thus, the first profile may be deactivated (or disabled).

12A and 12B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIGS. 12A and 12B may be diagrams illustrating a user interface screen related to embodiments of the operations of FIG. 10.

In one embodiment, FIGS. 12A and 12B may be performed by the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) of FIG. 3.

12A and 12B, in an example 1210, in one embodiment, the processor 210, through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), a setting screen 1211 related to line movement. ) Can be displayed. In example 1210, in one embodiment, the object 1213 may be an object representing the first physical SIM inserted into the electronic device 101. The object 1215 may be an object to which a function for moving a line is mapped.

In the example 1220, in one embodiment, when an input to the object 1215 is received from the user, the function for moving the line, the processor 210, the display (for example, the display device 160). Through this, a screen 1221 including an object 1223 representing a first SIM used to perform user authentication may be displayed.

In one embodiment, in response to receiving an input for selecting the object 1223 from the user, the processor 210, based on the line information of the first profile of the first SIM indicated by the object 1223, the first An operation of authenticating the server 108-1 and the user may be performed.

In the example 1230, in one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the information received from the first server 108-1, through a display (e.g., display device 160), confirms the line movement A screen 1231 including information for doing so may be displayed. For example, the processor 210 may provide a text 1233 inquiring whether to move the line of the electronic device 101 through a display (for example, the display device 160), and the first object 1223 indicates. At least one of line information (eg, MSISDN) 1235 included in the first profile of the SIM or an object 1237 for receiving an input confirming movement of the line of the electronic device 101 may be displayed. In example 1240, in one embodiment, the processor 210, in response to receiving an input for the object 1237 from the user, through a display (e.g., display device 160), the line movement is ready A screen indicating that the operation is in progress (or an operation for generating a second profile for line movement is in progress) may be displayed. For example, the processor 210 may display a screen 1241 including an object 1243 and text 1245 indicating that the line movement is being prepared through a display (eg, the display device 160). have.

In example 1250, in one embodiment, the processor 210 has completed the operation of obtaining the second profile from the second server 108-2 and storing (or installing) the second profile in the second SIM. In this case, a screen 1251 including an object 1253 representing the first SIM and an object 1255 indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM is displayed through a display (eg, the display device 160). I can.

Although not shown in the example 1250, in one embodiment, when receiving information indicating that the first SIM is deactivated from the first server 108-1, the processor 210 may display a display (eg, display device 160 )), the object 1253 may be displayed (or the display is changed) to indicate that the first SIM is deactivated. For example, the processor 210 may shade or blur the object 1253 to indicate that the first SIM is deactivated. However, it is not limited to the above-described example indicating that the first SIM is deactivated. For example, the processor 210 may display text indicating that the first SIM is deactivated through a display (eg, the display device 160). In one embodiment, when the operation of storing (or installing) the second profile from the second server 108-2 is completed, the processor 210, through a display (for example, the display device 160), 1 The object 1253 can be displayed (or changed in display) to indicate that the SIM is deactivated.

13 is a system for describing a method for moving a line according to various embodiments (eg, an electronic device 101, an external electronic device 103, a first server 108-1, and a second server) (108-2)) of the flowchart 1300.

Referring to FIG. 13, in operation 1301, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may receive an input for inputting line information of a first profile of a first SIM from a user. For example, the electronic device 101 may receive an input for inputting the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM from a user through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ).

In an embodiment, after receiving an input for selecting a communication service provider from a user, the electronic device 101 may receive an input for inputting line information of the first profile of the first SIM from the user. For example, when receiving an input for selecting a communication service provider from a user, the electronic device 101 fills a field (or section) for inputting the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM. It can be displayed through a display (for example, the display device 160). The electronic device 101 may receive an input for inputting the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM into a field for inputting the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM from the user. However, the operation of receiving an input for selecting a communication service provider from the user may be omitted. For example, when the communication service provider can be identified (or determined) by the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM input by the user, the operation of receiving an input for selecting a communication service provider from the user may be omitted. .

In operation 1303, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit (for example, the communication module 190). have.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, through a communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103, unique information of the electronic device 101 (or electronic device ( The ID of 101) may be transmitted, for example, through a communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103, the IMEI of the electronic device 101 (international mobile equipment identity) can be transmitted, but the unique information of the electronic device 101 transmitted to the first server 108-1 is not limited to IMEI, and is transmitted to the first server 108-1. In addition to the IMEI, the unique information of the electronic device 101 to be used may further include at least one of a protocol version, a vendor, a model name, and a software version of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 receives authentication information from the first server 108-1, in addition to the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103, to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. The port number of the port of the external electronic device 103 to be performed may be further transmitted.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, through a communication circuit, to the first server 108-1, in addition to the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103, the unique information of the electronic device 101 and the first server The port number of the port of the external electronic device 103 to receive authentication information from (108-1) may be further transmitted.

In operation 1305, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit authentication information to the external electronic device 103 by using the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 uses OTP (one time password) as authentication information. ) Can be created. However, authentication information that can be generated by the first server 108-1 is not limited to OTP.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the port number of the port of the external electronic device 103 to receive authentication information from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is , Authentication information may be transmitted to the port of the external electronic device 103 corresponding to the received port number. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a message including authentication information to the external electronic device 103. For example, the first server 108-1 may transmit a short message service (SMS) message including authentication information to the external electronic device 103. However, the method in which the first server 108-1 transmits the authentication information to the external electronic device 103 is not limited to a method through SMS message transmission. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may display received authentication information (eg, OTP).

In operation 1307, in one embodiment, the electronic device 101 is displayed (or output) on the external electronic device 103 from the user and the authentication transmitted by the first server 108-1 to the external electronic device 103 You can receive an input for entering information.

In operation 1309, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit authentication information input from a user to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit.

In operation 1311, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response to the electronic device 101 in response to receiving the authentication information.

In an embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 13, when the electronic device 101 transmits authentication information to the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is It can be checked whether the received authentication information and the authentication information transmitted to the external electronic device 103 are the same. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the authentication information received from the electronic device 101 and the authentication information transmitted to the external electronic device 103 are the same, the first server 108-1 May transmit a response indicating that authentication is complete (or successful) to the electronic device 101. For example, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device 101, and a token (or access token) required for the electronic device 101 to access the first server 108-1 token)) can be sent.

In operation 1313, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101, the authority to access the first server 108-1 (or the first server after accessing the first server 108-1) In order to check the right to use the communication service provided by (108-1)), unique information of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In operation 1315, in an embodiment, when unique information of the electronic device 101 is received from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response to the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives the unique information of the electronic device 101 from the electronic device 101, based on the received unique information of the electronic device 101, It is possible to check whether the electronic device 101 has permission to access the first server 108-1.

In operation 1317, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may request a line movement to the first server 108-1 through a communication circuit. For example, in response to receiving information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 from the first server 108-1, the electronic device 101 Through the communication circuit, information for requesting movement of the line may be transmitted to the first server 108-1.

In operation 1319, in an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may receive, from the electronic device 101, information for confirming movement of the line.

In operation 1321, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1.

In operation 1323, in an embodiment, when the first server 108-1 receives information indicating the line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 is the second server 108- 2) can be requested to create (or prepare) a second profile.

In operation 1325, in one embodiment, the second server 108-2, in response to receiving a request to create a second profile from the first server 108-1, creates a second profile, and The generated second profile may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1327, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 obtains (or downloads) a second profile from the second server 108-2 through a second wireless communication circuit, and downloads the obtained second profile. It can be stored in the second SIM.

In operation 1329, in one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 stores (or installs) the second profile in the second SIM, the electronic device 101 transmits the second profile to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit. 2 The profile list stored (or installed) in the second SIM including the profile may be transmitted. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating that the second profile is stored (or installed) in the second SIM to the first server 108-1 through the second wireless communication circuit.

In operation 1331, in one embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to the received profile list or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM of the electronic device 101, and sends a response to the electronic device. Can be sent to (101).

In operation 1333, in one embodiment, the first server 108-1 responds to receiving a profile list including a second profile from the electronic device 101 or information indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM. Thus, the first profile may be deactivated (or disabled).

14A and 14B are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIGS. 14A and 14B may be diagrams illustrating a user interface screen related to embodiments of the operations of FIG. 13.

14A and 14B, in 1410, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may display a setting screen 1411 related to line movement through a display (eg, the display device 160 ). . In example 1410, in one embodiment, the object 1413 may be an object to which a function for moving a line is mapped.

In example 1420, in one embodiment, in response to receiving an input for the object 1413 from the user, the processor 210, through a display (e.g., display device 160), from the user A screen 1421 for receiving an input for selecting a may be displayed. For example, the processor 210 may display objects 1423 and 1425 representing a communication service provider through a display (eg, the display device 160). The processor 210 may receive an input for selecting, for example, an object 1423 from a user from among the objects 4123 and 1425.

In example 1430, in one embodiment, the processor 210 may receive an input from a user to input the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 is a screen 1431 including a field 1433 for receiving the MSISDN of the first profile of the first SIM from a user through a display (eg, display device 160). Can be displayed. In response to receiving a user input for entering the MSISDN 1433 of the first profile of the first SIM into the field 1433, the processor 210 sends the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1. Information including the MSISDN of can be transmitted.

In example 1440, in one embodiment, the processor 210 inputs authentication information displayed on the external electronic device 103 from the user and transmitted by the first server 108-1 to the external electronic device 103 Can receive input

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may display a screen 1441 including a field 1443 for receiving authentication information from a user through a display (eg, the display device 160). The processor 210, in response to receiving a user input for entering authentication information in the field 1443, the processor 210, to the first server 108-1, the first authentication information input from the user It can be transmitted to the server 108-1.

In the example 1450, in one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the information received from the first server 108-1, through a display (e.g., display device 160), confirms the line movement A screen 1451 including information for doing so may be displayed. For example, the processor 210, through a display (for example, the display device 160), the text 1435 inquiring whether to move the line of the electronic device 101, the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 An object 1457 for receiving an input confirming movement of a line of the electronic device 101 and a line 1455 may be displayed.

In example 1460, in one embodiment, the processor 210, in response to receiving an input for the object 1457 from the user, through a display (e.g., display device 160), the line is ready to move. A screen indicating that the operation is in progress (or an operation for generating a second profile for line movement is in progress) may be displayed. For example, the processor 210 may display a screen 1461 including an object 1463 and text 1465 indicating that the line movement is being prepared through a display (eg, the display device 160). have.

In example 1470, in one embodiment, the processor 210 has completed the operation of obtaining the second profile from the second server 108-2 and storing (or installing) the second profile in the second SIM. In this case, a screen 1471 including an object 1473 indicating that the second profile is stored in the second SIM may be displayed through a display (eg, the display device 160 ).

15 is a flowchart 1500 for explaining a method for moving a line according to an embodiment.

Operations 1510 to 1590 according to an embodiment may be performed in an existing electronic device of a user. In an embodiment, the user's existing electronic device may be an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 ).

Referring to FIG. 15, in operation 1510, the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (for example, the processor 210 of FIG. 2) and a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) You can establish a short-range communication connection.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 may establish a short-range communication connection with a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) through a first wireless communication circuit (for example, a short-range wireless communication circuit). have. In one embodiment, the processor 210, through a D2D communication connection (for example, Bluetooth, NFC, or Wi-Fi direct), the electronic device 101 and a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ). )) can establish a short-range communication connection.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may establish a short-range communication connection with a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) in response to receiving an input for moving a line from a user. . For example, the processor 210 may display a setting screen for moving a line through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, the processor 210, when receiving an input for selecting an object (or icon) for moving a line from a user, through a display (eg, display device 160), a short-range communication connection is possible. A list of external electronic devices 103 may be displayed. The processor 210, in response to an input for selecting at least one electronic device from the list of the external electronic device 103, the electronic device 101 and a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) The first wireless communication circuit may be controlled so that the short-range communication connection (or pairing) is performed.

In operation 1520, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may receive device information from a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ). In an embodiment, the device information may include a profile list, unique information, or a combination of a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ). In an embodiment, the profile list may represent a list of at least one profile stored in the second SIM of the new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ). In an embodiment, the unique information may include International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), Integrated Circuit Card Identity (ICCID), eUICC Identity (EID), or a combination thereof.

In operation 1530, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may identify movable line information from at least one first profile stored in the first SIM of the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the configuration information received from the configuration server (config server), identifies a first profile of a communication service provider supporting line movement in at least one first profile, and the identified The line indicated by the first profile can be identified as a movable line. In one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the setting information, identifies the communication service provider identification information (MCC (mobile country code) and MNC (mobile network code)) of a communication service provider supporting line movement, and the first A first profile having the same carrier identification information as the carrier identification information identified in at least one first profile stored in the SIM may be identified, and a line indicated by the identified first profile may be identified as a movable line.

In an embodiment, when the movable line information is identified, the processor 210 may transmit the movable line information to a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may check whether a line is moved based on information about a line that can be moved. In an embodiment, while a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) displays a screen indicating that line movement is possible through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), It is possible to check whether the line is moved based on the received user input.

In an embodiment, when there are two or more movable lines, the new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may display a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines. In an embodiment, a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) displays a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines, based on a received user input. It is possible to check whether each line is moved.

In an embodiment, a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may transmit a line movement status to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1540, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may perform authentication with the first server 108-1 based on the selected line information. In an embodiment, authentication may be performed based on an EAP extensible authentication protocol authentication and key agreement (AKA) method.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may perform authentication with the first server 108-1 based on line information received from a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ). . In one embodiment, the processor 210 identifies the first server 108-1 that manages the profile indicated by the movable line information, and performs authentication for the line movement with the first server 108-1. I can. In one embodiment, the processor 210 transmits an authentication request including IMSI, IMEI, or a combination thereof of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 to perform authentication for circuit movement. can do.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a challenge to the electronic device 101 in response to an authentication request from the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the challenge may be an arbitrary number for authenticating the first SIM of the electronic device 101.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may acquire a payload for a challenge by using the first SIM of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit a challenge to the first SIM. In an embodiment, the first SIM may obtain a payload for a challenge based on an authentication key value. In an embodiment, the first SIM may transmit the payload to the processor 210. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit the payload to the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful based on a payload. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful by comparing a value obtained by converting a challenge and a payload based on a key previously designated for the first SIM. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine that the authentication is successful if the value obtained by converting the challenge based on the key previously designated for the first SIM is the same as the payload.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response indicating whether authentication is successful to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1550, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit device information of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 in order to check the authority of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, when receiving a response indicating successful authentication from the first server 108-1, the processor 210 may request the first server 108-1 to check the authority. In an embodiment, the device information transmitted to the first server 108-1 may be unique information of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the unique information may include at least one of an EID, an IMEI, a protocol version, a vendor, a model name, or a software version of the existing electronic device 111.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 determines whether the electronic device 101 has permission to access the first server 108-1 based on the unique information received from the electronic device 101 You can check. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the electronic device 101 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device ( Information indicating that 101) has permission to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1560, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may request the first server 108-1 to move the line. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may request the first server 108-1 to move the line in response to receiving information indicating that the first server 108-1 has access rights. .

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit information for confirming the line movement to the electronic device 101 in response to a line movement request from the electronic device 101. For example, the first server 108-1 may include information indicating that a line movement occurs to the electronic device 101, information on a new electronic device (eg, EID or IMEI of the external electronic device 103), and the electronic device. A URL of a web page capable of displaying at least one of information of 101 (eg, IMEI of the electronic device 101) or MSISDN of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 accesses the URL of the received web page, information indicating that a line movement occurs, information on the electronic device 101, a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device ( 103)) or the MSISDN of the electronic device 101 may be displayed through a display device (eg, the display device 160 of Fig. 1). However, the URL of the received web page may be displayed. Information displayed through is not limited to the above-described example.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may receive a user input confirming (or agreeing to) the movement of a line while displaying the screen.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit information indicating that the user confirms the movement of the line to the first server 108-1 in response to receiving a user input confirming the movement of the line.

In an embodiment, in response to receiving information indicating a line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 creates (or prepares) a second profile to the second server 108-2. preparation)).

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit the second profile download information to the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, the second profile download information may include URL information of the second server 108-2 to be accessed for downloading the second profile. In an embodiment, the second profile download information may include an activation code.

In operation 1570, in one embodiment, the processor 210 transmits the second profile download information received from the first server 108-1 to a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3). I can.

In an embodiment, a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may access the second server 108-2 based on the second profile download information. In an embodiment, a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) is based on the URL information of the second server 108-2 included in the second profile download information, and the second server ( 108-2) can be accessed. In one embodiment, a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) acquires (or downloads) a second profile from the accessed second server 108-2 based on the second profile download information. )can do. In an embodiment, a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) obtains (or downloads) a second profile from the second server 108-2, and provides the obtained second profile. 2 Can be stored on the SIM. In an embodiment, a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may acquire (or download) a second profile from the second server 108-2 based on the second profile download information. I can. In an embodiment, a new electronic device (for example, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may store the acquired second profile in the second SIM.

In an embodiment, the new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may notify the electronic device 101 of the completion of downloading of the second profile.

In operation 1580, in an embodiment, the processor 210, when a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) completes downloading the second profile, provides the second profile to the first server 108-1. 1 You can request to deactivate the profile. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may request a line update from the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may deactivate (or disable) the first profile in response to the reply update request.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may notify the electronic device 101 of the completion of the line update. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may notify the electronic device 101 that the first profile has been deactivated (or disabled).

In operation 1590, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit information indicating completion of the line movement to a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) may use the second profile when notifying that the line movement is complete. In an embodiment, a new electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3 ), when notifying that the line movement is complete, activates (enables or activates) the second profile of the second SIM, and activates the second Using the profile, a network (eg, a cellular network) provided by a communication service provider related to the first server 108-1 may be used.

16 is a flowchart 1600 of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIG. 16 illustrates embodiments of the operations of FIG. 15 for an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 ). It may be a diagram for explaining on the first server 108-1 and the second server 108-2).

The existing electronic device 111 according to an embodiment may download configuration information from a configuration server (not shown). In an embodiment, the setting information includes information on whether each communication service provider supports line movement, and information that can access the first server 108-1 of each communication service provider (for example, URL; Uniform Resource Locator).

In an embodiment, in operation 1603, the existing electronic device 111 and the new electronic device 113 may establish a short-range communication connection. For example, the existing electronic device 111 and the new electronic device 113 may be connected through D2D communication (eg, Bluetooth, NFC, or Wi-Fi direct).

In an embodiment, in operation 1605, the new electronic device 113 may identify a profile list. In an embodiment, the profile list may be a list of profiles stored in the second SIM of the new electronic device 113.

In an embodiment, in operation 1607, the new electronic device 113 may transmit device information to the existing electronic device 111. In an embodiment, the device information may include a profile list, unique information, or a combination of the new electronic device 113. In an embodiment, the profile list may represent a list of at least one profile stored in the second SIM of the new electronic device 113. In one embodiment, the unique information may include IMEI, ICCID, EID, or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, in operation 1609, the existing electronic device 111 may identify movable line information from at least one first profile stored in the first SIM of the existing electronic device 111. In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 identifies a first profile of a communication service provider supporting line movement in at least one first profile, based on the setting information, and identifies a line indicated by the identified first profile. It can be identified as a mobile line. In one embodiment, the existing electronic device 111, based on the setting information, identifies the communication provider identification information (MCC (mobile country code) and MNC (mobile network code)) of a communication service provider supporting line movement, A first profile having the same carrier identification information as the carrier identification information identified in at least one first profile stored in the first SIM may be identified, and a line indicated by the identified first profile may be identified as a movable line. .

In an embodiment, in operation 1611, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit movable line information to the new electronic device 113.

In an embodiment, in operation 1613, the new electronic device 113 may check whether a line is moved from the old electronic device 111 to the new electronic device 113. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that the line movement is possible through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ), the new electronic device 113 determines whether the line is moved based on a received user input. You can check. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that the line movement is possible, the new electronic device 113 may identify that the line movement is proceeding when the received user input indicates the progress of the line movement. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that the line movement is possible, the new electronic device 113 may identify that the line movement is not proceeding when a received user input indicates a line movement stop.

In an embodiment, when there are two or more movable lines, the new electronic device 113 may display a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines, the new electronic device 113 may check whether each line of two or more lines is moved based on a received user input. .

In an embodiment, in operation 1615, the new electronic device 113 may transmit information indicating whether a line is moved to the existing electronic device 111. In an embodiment, the information indicating whether the line is moved may indicate whether the line is moving. In an embodiment, the information indicating whether or not the line is moved may include line information to proceed with the line movement. In an embodiment, when there are two or more lines on which a line is to be moved, information indicating whether the line is to be moved may include line information on each of the lines on which the line is to be moved.

In an embodiment, in operation 1617, the existing electronic device 111 and the first server 108-1 may perform authentication.

In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may request authentication from the first server 108-1. In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may request the first server 108-1 for authentication based on an EAP extensible authentication protocol authentication and key agreement (AKA) method. In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit an authentication request including IMSI, IMEI, or a combination of the existing electronic device 111 to the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a challenge to the existing electronic device 111 in response to the authentication request. In an embodiment, the challenge may be an arbitrary number for authenticating the first SIM of the existing electronic device 111.

In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may acquire a payload for a challenge by using the first SIM of the existing electronic device 111. In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may acquire a payload for a challenge based on an authentication key value using the first SIM. In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit the payload to the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful based on a payload. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful by comparing a value obtained by converting a challenge and a payload based on a key previously designated for the first SIM. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine that the authentication is successful if the value obtained by converting the challenge based on the key previously designated for the first SIM is the same as the payload.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response indicating whether authentication is successful to the existing electronic device 111.

In an embodiment, in operation 1619, the existing electronic device 111 and the first server 108-1 may perform authorization check of the existing electronic device 111. In an embodiment, when receiving a response indicating successful authentication from the first server 108-1, the existing electronic device 111 may request the first server 108-1 to check authorization.

In one embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 (or a communication service provided by the first server 108-1 after accessing the first server 108-1). The first server 108-1 may be asked to confirm the right to use (right to use). In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit unique information of the existing electronic device 111 to the first server 108-1 to check the authority. In an embodiment, the unique information may include at least one of an EID, an IMEI, a protocol version, a vendor, a model name, or a software version of the existing electronic device 111.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 is authorized to access the first server 108-1 by the existing electronic device 111 based on the unique information received from the existing electronic device 111. You can check whether there is. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may check whether the electronic device 101 is authorized to move a line based on the unique information received from the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, if the electronic device 101 does not have the right to proceed with the line movement, the first server 108-1 is the authority for the electronic device 101 to access the first server 108-1 It can be confirmed that there is no. When the first server 108-1 is unable to move the line of the electronic device 101 (eg, a line using a predetermined rate plan (eg, a business plan)), the electronic device 101 It can be confirmed that you do not have permission to access -1).

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the existing electronic device 111 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is Information indicating that the device 111 has permission to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to the existing electronic device 111.

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 determines that the existing electronic device 111 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is Information indicating that the electronic device 111 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1 is transmitted to the existing electronic device 111, or the existing electronic device 111 The web page URL may be transmitted to the existing electronic device 111 to display the web page.

In an embodiment, in operation 1620, the existing electronic device 111 may request the first server 108-1 to move a line. In one embodiment, in response to receiving information indicating that the existing electronic device 111 has the right to access the first server 108-1, the existing electronic device 111 You can request to move the line to 1). In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit a line movement request including unique information of the existing electronic device 111 and the new electronic device 113 to the first server 108-1. . In an embodiment, the unique information of the existing electronic device 111 and the new electronic device 113 may include IMEI, ICCID, EID, or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, in operation 1621, the first server 108-1 may transmit information for confirming movement of the line to the existing electronic device 111. For example, the first server 108-1 may include information indicating that a line movement occurs to the existing electronic device 111, information on the new electronic device 113 (eg, EID or IMEI of the external electronic device 103). ), information on the existing electronic device 111 (eg, IMEI of the electronic device 101), or a URL of a web page capable of displaying at least one of MSISDN of the existing electronic device 111.

In an embodiment, in operation 1623, in an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1.

In one embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 accesses the URL of the received web page, information indicating that a line movement occurs, information on the existing electronic device 111, information on the new electronic device 113, or A screen including at least one of MSISDN of the existing electronic device 111 may be displayed. However, the information displayed through the URL of the received web page is not limited to the above example.

In an embodiment, while displaying the screen, the existing electronic device 111 may receive a user input confirming (or agreeing to) the movement of the line.

In one embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit information indicating that the user confirms the line movement to the first server 108-1 in response to receiving a user input confirming the line movement. have.

In an embodiment, in operation 1625, in response to receiving information indicating the line movement confirmation from the existing electronic device 111, the first server 108-1 transmits a second profile to the second server 108-2. It can be requested to be created (or prepared).

In an embodiment, in operation 1626, the first server 108-1 may transmit the second profile download information to the existing electronic device 111. In one embodiment, the second profile download information may include URL information of the second server 108-2 to be accessed for downloading the second profile. In an embodiment, the second profile download information may include an activation code.

In an embodiment, in operation 1627, the existing electronic device 111 may transmit the second profile download information received from the first server 108-1 to the new electronic device 113.

In an embodiment, in operation 1629, the new electronic device 113 may obtain (or download) the second profile from the second server 108-2, and store the obtained second profile in the second SIM. . In an embodiment, the new electronic device 113 may obtain (or download) the second profile from the second server 108-2 based on the second profile download information. In an embodiment, the new electronic device 113 may store the acquired second profile in the second SIM.

In an embodiment, in operation 1631, the new electronic device 113 may notify the existing electronic device 111 of the completion of downloading of the second profile.

In an embodiment, in operation 1633, when notifying that the download of the second profile is complete, the existing electronic device 111 may request the first server 108-1 to update the line.

In an embodiment, in operation 1635, the first server 108-1 may deactivate (or disable) the first profile in response to the reply update request.

In an embodiment, in operation 1637, the first server 108-1 may notify the existing electronic device 111 of the completion of the line update. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may notify the existing electronic device 111 that the first profile has been deactivated (or disabled).

In an embodiment, in operation 1639, when notifying that the line update is complete, the existing electronic device 111 may notify the new electronic device 113 of the completion of the line movement.

In an embodiment, in operation 1639, when notifying that the line movement is complete, the new electronic device 113 may use the second profile. In an embodiment, when notifying that the line movement is complete, the new electronic device 113 activates (enables or activates) a second profile of the second SIM, and uses the activated second profile to provide the first server 108 -1) A network (eg, a cellular network) provided by a related communication service provider can be used.

In an embodiment, when the second profile of the second SIM is activated, the new electronic device 113 may notify the existing electronic device 111 of the activation of the second profile.

In an embodiment, the new electronic device 113 and/or the existing electronic device 111 may notify the user of the completion of the line movement by displaying a screen indicating that the line movement has been completed. In one embodiment, the screen indicating that the line movement is complete may use a network provided by a communication service provider related to the first server 108-1 using a second profile activated through the new electronic device 113. May include information that there is. In one embodiment, the screen indicating that the line movement has been completed may use a network provided by a communication service provider related to the first server 108-1 using the first profile deactivated through the existing electronic device 111. It may contain information that is not there.

17A to 17D are exemplary diagrams for explaining a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIGS. 17A to 17D may be diagrams illustrating a user interface screen related to the embodiments of the operations of FIG. 16.

Referring to the example 1710 of FIG. 17A, the existing electronic device 111 is a screen 1711 showing establishment of a communication connection with the new electronic device 113 through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ). ) Can be displayed. Referring to the example 1720 of FIG. 17A, a screen 1721 indicating that the new electronic device 113 can obtain line information from the existing electronic device 111 through a display (eg, the display device 160). ) Can be displayed. In an embodiment, the screen 1721 may include an object 1725 for acquiring line information and an object 1729 for terminating line information acquisition. In an embodiment, the example 1710 may be displayed after the short-range communication connection is established in operation 1603. In an embodiment, the example 1720 may be displayed after operation 1609. In an embodiment, the example 1720 may be displayed during operation 1613.

In an embodiment, when the object 1725 is selected on the screen 1721, a procedure for moving a line between the existing electronic device 111 and the new electronic device 113 may be performed.

Referring to the example 1730 of FIG. 17B, the existing electronic device 111 displays a screen 1173 including information for confirming movement of the line based on information received from the first server 108-1. can do. In an embodiment, the existing electronic device 111 receives a text 1735 for inquiring whether to move the line, line information (eg, MSISDN) 1737 of the first profile, and an input confirming the line movement. A screen 1731 including an object for 1733 may be displayed. In an embodiment, the example 1730 may be a screen indicated by the URL of a web page received from the server 108-1. In an embodiment, in the example 1730, after the existing electronic device 111 receives information for confirming the line movement from the first server 108-1 from the first server 108-1 in operation 1621, Can be displayed.

Referring to the example 1740 of FIG. 17B, the new electronic device 113 may display a screen 1741 including information for performing a line movement through the existing electronic device 111. In an embodiment, the new electronic device 113 may display a screen 1741 including a text 1745 indicating content to move a line through the existing electronic device 111. In an embodiment, the example 1740 may be displayed after the new electronic device 113 checks whether or not the line has moved in operation 1613.

Referring to the example 1750 of FIG. 17C, in response to receiving an input for the object 1733 from the user, the existing electronic device 111 may display a screen 1751 indicating that a line movement is in progress. . In an embodiment, in operation 1623, the example 1750 confirms the line movement on the screen indicated by the URL of the web page received from the server 108-1 by the existing electronic device 111 (or agrees to the line movement) in operation 1623. May be displayed after receiving a user input. In an embodiment, the example 1750 may be displayed until the existing electronic device 111 receives a second profile storage completion notification from the new electronic device 113. Referring to the example 1760 of FIG. 17C, the new electronic device 113 may display a screen 1761 indicating that a line movement is in progress. In an embodiment, the screen 1761 may include an object 1763 and text 1765 indicating that a line movement is in progress.

Referring to the example 1770 of FIG. 17D, in response to receiving information indicating deactivation of the first profile from the first server 108-1, the existing electronic device 111 displays a screen indicating deactivation of the first profile ( 1771) can be displayed. For example, in the example 1770, in operation 1637, the existing electronic device 111 may be displayed after receiving a notification of deactivation of the first profile. Referring to the example 1780 of FIG. 17D, in response to receiving information indicating completion of line movement from the existing electronic device 111, the new electronic device 113 displays a screen 1781 indicating activation of the second profile. can do. For example, the example 1780 may be displayed after the existing electronic device 111 receives a line update completion notification in operation 1639.

18 is a flowchart 1800 illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment.

Operations 1801 to 1890 according to an embodiment may be performed on a new electronic device of the user. In an embodiment, the user's new electronic device may be an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ).

Referring to FIG. 18, in operation 1801, the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 210 of FIG. 2) is connected to an existing electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 103 of FIG. 3) for short-range communication. Can be established.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may establish a short range communication connection with the external electronic device 103 through a first wireless communication circuit (eg, a short range wireless communication circuit). In one embodiment, the processor 210 may establish a short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 through a D2D communication connection (eg, Bluetooth, NFC, or Wi-Fi direct). have.

In operation 1805, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may obtain profile information from the external electronic device 103.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 is established, the external electronic device 103 is stored in the second SIM of the external electronic device 103 Information on at least one profile may be requested, and at least one profile information may be received from the external electronic device 103.

In operation 1810, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may identify the movable line information based on at least one profile information of the external electronic device 103. In one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the configuration information received from the configuration server (config server), identifies a profile of a communication service provider supporting line movement from at least one profile, and identifies the line indicated by the identified profile. Can be identified as a mobile line. In an embodiment, the processor 210 identifies, based on the setting information, communication service provider identification information (MCC and MNC) of a communication service provider supporting line movement, and in at least one profile of the external electronic device 103 A profile having the same carrier identification information as the identified carrier identification information can be identified, and a line indicated by the identified profile can be identified as a movable line.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may check whether a line is moved based on a received user input while displaying a screen indicating information about a line that can be moved. In one embodiment, the processor 210, while displaying a screen indicating that the line movement is possible through a display (for example, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), checks whether the line has moved based on a received user input. I can.

In an embodiment, when there are two or more movable lines, the processor 210 may display a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines, the processor 210 may check whether or not each of the two or more lines is moved based on a received user input.

In operation 1820, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may request the external electronic device 103 to authenticate a user for movement of a line.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may request the external electronic device 103 to authenticate a user for movement of the circuit based on the movable line information.

In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may perform user authentication in response to a user confirmation request. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may perform user authentication in response to a user authentication request for line movement. In an embodiment, user authentication may include authentication (eg, fingerprint authentication) based on the user's biometric information. In one embodiment, user authentication is based on various methods (eg, password, PIN, pattern, user's biometric information (eg, fingerprint, iris, and/or face recognition)) provided by the external electronic device 103, etc. ) Can be included.

In one embodiment, while the external electronic device 103 displays a screen requesting confirmation of the progress of the line movement through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), the received user's input (eg, : User authentication can be performed based on password, PIN, pattern, biometric information).

In operation 1830, the processor 210 may request authentication from the first server 108-1. In an embodiment, in response to receiving that user authentication is confirmed from the external electronic device 103, the processor 210 may request authentication from the first server 108-1. In an embodiment, authentication may be performed based on an EAP extensible authentication protocol authentication and key agreement (AKA) method. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit an authentication request including IMSI, IMEI, or a combination of the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may perform authentication with the first server 108-1 based on line information received from the external electronic device 103. In one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify the first server 108-1 that manages the profile indicated by the selected line information, and perform authentication for line movement with the first server 108-1. have.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a challenge to the electronic device 101 in response to an authentication request from the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the challenge may be an arbitrary number for authenticating the first SIM of the external electronic device 103.

In operation 1840, the processor 210 may transmit a challenge received from the first server 108-1 to the external electronic device 103.

In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may acquire a payload for a challenge by using the first SIM of the external electronic device 103. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may obtain a payload for a challenge based on an authentication key value using the first SIM. The external electronic device 103 may transmit a payload for a challenge to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1850, the processor 210 may transmit the payload to the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful based on a payload. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful by comparing a value obtained by converting a challenge and a payload based on a key previously designated for the first SIM. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine that the authentication is successful if the value obtained by converting the challenge based on the key previously designated for the first SIM is the same as the payload.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response indicating whether authentication is successful to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1860, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit device information of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 in order to check the authority of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, when receiving a response indicating successful authentication from the first server 108-1, the processor 210 may request the first server 108-1 to check the authority. In an embodiment, the device information transmitted to the first server 108-1 may be unique information of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the unique information may include at least one of IMEI, a protocol version, a vendor, a model name, or a software version of the existing electronic device 111.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 determines whether the electronic device 101 has permission to access the first server 108-1 based on the unique information received from the electronic device 101 You can check. In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the electronic device 101 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device ( Information indicating that 101) has permission to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1870, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may request the first server 108-1 to move the line. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may request the first server 108-1 to move the line in response to receiving information indicating that the first server 108-1 has access rights. .

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit information for confirming the line movement to the electronic device 101 in response to a line movement request from the electronic device 101. For example, the first server 108-1 may include information indicating that a line movement occurs to the electronic device 101, information of the external electronic device 103 (for example, IMEI), information of the electronic device 101 ( Example: IMEI) or the URL of a web page that can display at least one of the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 may be transmitted.

In one embodiment, the processor 210 accesses the URL of the received web page, information indicating that a line movement occurs, information of the external electronic device 103 (eg, IMEI), information of the electronic device 101 A screen including at least one of (eg, IMEI) or the MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 may be displayed. However, the information displayed through the URL of the received web page is not limited to the above example.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may receive a user input confirming (or agreeing to) the movement of a line while displaying the screen.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit information indicating that the user confirms the movement of the line to the first server 108-1 in response to receiving a user input confirming the movement of the line.

In an embodiment, in response to receiving information indicating a line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 creates (or prepares) a second profile to the second server 108-2. preparation)).

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit the second profile download information to the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, the second profile download information may include URL information of the second server 108-2 to be accessed for downloading the second profile. In an embodiment, the second profile download information may include an activation code.

In operation 1880, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may obtain (or download) a second profile from the second server 108-2 and store the obtained second profile in the second SIM. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may access the second server 108-2 based on URL information of the second server 108-2 included in the second profile download information. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may acquire (or download) the second profile from the second server 108-2 accessed based on the second profile download information. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may store the acquired second profile in the second SIM.

In operation 1890, in an embodiment, the processor 210 may request the first server 108-1 to deactivate the first profile when the second profile is downloaded. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may request a line update from the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may deactivate (or disable) the first profile in response to the reply update request.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may notify the electronic device 101 of the completion of the line update. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may notify the electronic device 101 that the first profile has been deactivated (or disabled).

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may use the second profile when notifying that the line movement is complete. In an embodiment, when notifying that the line movement is complete, the processor 210 activates (enables or activates) a second profile of the second SIM, and uses the activated second profile, and the first server 108-1 ) And a network (eg, a cellular network) provided by a related telecommunications provider can be used.

19 is a flowchart 1900 of a system for explaining a method for moving a line according to an embodiment. For example, FIG. 19 illustrates embodiments of operations of FIG. 19 with respect to the electronic device 101 in a system (eg, the electronic device 101, the external electronic device 103, the first server 108-1, and It may be a diagram for explaining on the second server 108-2).

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may download setting information from the setting server. In an embodiment, the setting information includes information on whether each communication service provider supports line movement, and information that can access the first server 108-1 of each communication service provider (for example, URL; Uniform Resource Locator).

Referring to FIG. 19, in operation 1903, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 may establish a short-range communication connection. For example, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 may be connected through D2D communication (eg, Bluetooth, NFC, or Wi-Fi direct).

In operation 1905, the electronic device 101 may identify a profile list. In an embodiment, the profile list may be a list of profiles stored in the second SIM of the electronic device 101.

In operation 1907, the electronic device 101 may transmit a request for line information of the external electronic device 103. In an embodiment, the line information may include at least one of IMSI or MSISDN (or phone number) corresponding to the user of the external electronic device 103.

In operation 1909, the external electronic device 103 may transmit line information to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1911, the electronic device 101 may identify movable line information based on at least one first profile stored in the first SIM of the external electronic device 103. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 identifies a first profile of a communication service provider supporting line movement in at least one first profile, based on the configuration information received from the configuration server, and identifies the first profile. The indicated line can be identified as a movable line. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 identifies, based on the setting information, communication service provider identification information (MCC and MNC) of a communication service provider supporting line movement, and at least one first profile stored in the first SIM. A first profile having the same carrier identification information as the carrier identification information identified in may be identified, and a line indicated by the identified first profile may be identified as a movable line.

In operation 1913, the electronic device 101 may check whether the line is moved. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that the line movement is possible through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ), the electronic device 101 determines whether the line is moved based on a received user input. I can confirm. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that the line movement is possible, the electronic device 101 may identify that the line movement is proceeding when the received user input indicates the progress of the line movement. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that the line movement is possible, the electronic device 101 may identify that the line movement is not proceeding when a received user input indicates a line movement interruption.

In an embodiment, when there are two or more movable lines, the electronic device 101 may display a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines. In an embodiment, while displaying a screen indicating that movement is possible for two or more lines, the electronic device 101 may check whether each line of the two or more lines is moved based on a received user input.

In operation 1915, the electronic device 101 may request the external electronic device 103 to confirm a user. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may request the external electronic device 103 to confirm a user for progress of a line movement.

In operation 1917, the external electronic device 103 may perform user authentication in response to the user confirmation request. In one embodiment, user authentication is performed by various methods (eg, password, personal identification number (PIN)), pattern, and user's biometric information (eg, fingerprint, iris, and/or face recognition) provided by the external electronic device 103. ) Based authentication, etc.).

In one embodiment, while the external electronic device 103 displays a screen requesting confirmation of the progress of the line movement through a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1), the received user's input (eg, : User authentication can be performed based on password, PIN, pattern, biometric information).

In operation 1919, the external electronic device 103 may transmit an authentication result to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1921, the electronic device 101 may request authentication from the first server 108-1. In an embodiment, in response to receiving that user authentication is confirmed from the external electronic device 103, the electronic device 101 may request authentication from the first server 108-1. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may request the first server 108-1 for authentication based on an EAP extensible authentication protocol authentication and key agreement (AKA) method. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit an authentication request including IMSI, IMEI, or a combination of the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1.

In operation 1923, the first server 108-1 may transmit a challenge to the electronic device 101 in response to the authentication request. In an embodiment, the challenge may be an arbitrary number for authenticating the first SIM of the external electronic device 103.

In operation 1925, the electronic device 101 may transmit a challenge received from the first server 108-1 to the external electronic device 103.

In operation 1927, the external electronic device 103 may acquire a payload for the challenge by using the first SIM of the external electronic device 103. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may obtain a payload for a challenge based on the authentication key value of the first SIM.

In operation 1929, in an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may transmit the payload obtained from the first SIM to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1931, the electronic device 101 may transmit the payload received from the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful based on a payload. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine whether authentication is successful by comparing a value obtained by converting a challenge and a payload based on a key previously designated for the first SIM. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may determine that the authentication is successful if the value obtained by converting the challenge based on the key previously designated for the first SIM is the same as the payload.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may transmit a response indicating whether authentication is successful to the electronic device 101.

In operation 1933, the electronic device 101 and the first server 108-1 may check the authority of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, when receiving a response indicating successful authentication from the first server 108-1, the electronic device 101 may request the first server 108-1 to check authorization.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 provides the right to access the first server 108-1 (or the communication service provided by the first server 108-1 after accessing the first server 108-1). The first server 108-1 may be requested to confirm the use authority). In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit unique information of the electronic device 101 to the first server 108-1 in order to check authorization. In an embodiment, the unique information may include at least one of IMEI, a protocol version, a vendor, a model name, and a software version of the electronic device 101.

In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 determines whether the electronic device 101 has permission to access the first server 108-1 based on the unique information received from the electronic device 101 You can check. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may check whether the electronic device 101 is authorized to move a line based on the unique information received from the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, if the electronic device 101 does not have the right to proceed with the line movement, the first server 108-1 is the authority for the electronic device 101 to access the first server 108-1 It can be confirmed that there is no. When the first server 108-1 is unable to move the line of the electronic device 101 (eg, a line using a predetermined rate plan (eg, a business plan)), the electronic device 101 It can be confirmed that you do not have permission to access -1).

In one embodiment, when the first server 108-1 confirms that the electronic device 101 has the authority to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is the electronic device ( Information indicating that 101) has permission to access the first server 108-1 may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, if the first server 108-1 determines that the electronic device 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 is Information indicating that 101 does not have permission to access the first server 108-1 is transmitted to the electronic device 101, or the electronic device 101 displays a web page of the first server 108-1 The URL of the web page may be transmitted to the electronic device 101 so as to be performed.

In operation 1934, the electronic device 101 may request the first server 108-1 to move a line. In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, in response to receiving information indicating that the electronic device 101 is authorized to access the first server 108-1, the first server 108-1 You can request to move the line. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit a request for movement of a line including the unique information of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 to the first server 108-1. In an embodiment, the unique information of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 may include IMEI, ICCID, EID, or a combination thereof.

In operation 1935, the first server 108-1 may transmit information for confirming movement of the line to the electronic device 101. For example, the first server 108-1 may include information indicating that a line movement occurs to the electronic device 101, information on the external electronic device 103 (eg, IMEI of the external electronic device 103), and A URL of a web page capable of displaying at least one of information on the device 101 (eg, EID or IMEI of the electronic device 101) or MSISDN of the external electronic device 103 may be transmitted.

In operation 1937, in an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating line movement confirmation to the first server 108-1.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 accesses the URL of the received web page and provides information indicating that a line movement occurs, information on the electronic device 101, information on the external electronic device 103, or A screen including at least one of the MSISDN of the device 103 may be displayed. However, the information displayed through the URL of the received web page is not limited to the above example.

In an embodiment, while displaying the screen, the electronic device 101 may receive a user input confirming (or agreeing to) the movement of the line.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information indicating that the user confirms the line movement to the first server 108-1 in response to receiving a user input confirming the line movement. .

In operation 1939, in response to receiving information indicating the line movement confirmation from the electronic device 101, the first server 108-1 creates (or prepares) a second profile to the second server 108-2. )).

In operation 1940, the first server 108-1 may transmit second profile download information to the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, the second profile download information may include URL information of the second server 108-2 to be accessed for downloading the second profile. In an embodiment, the second profile download information may include an activation code.

In operation 1941, the electronic device 101 may obtain (or download) a second profile from the second server 108-2, and store the obtained second profile in the second SIM. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may obtain (or download) the second profile from the second server 108-2 based on the second profile download information. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may store the acquired second profile in the second SIM.

In operation 1943, when downloading of the second profile is completed, the electronic device 101 may request a line update from the first server 108-1.

In operation 1945, the first server 108-1 may deactivate (or disable) the first profile in response to the reply update request.

In operation 1947, the first server 108-1 may notify the electronic device 101 of the completion of the line update. In an embodiment, the first server 108-1 may notify the electronic device 101 that the first profile has been deactivated (or disabled).

In operation 1949, when the electronic device 101 is notified of the completion of the line movement, the electronic device 101 may use the second profile. In an embodiment, when notifying that the line movement is complete, the electronic device 101 activates (enables or activates) a second profile of the second SIM, and uses the activated second profile to perform the first server 108- A network (eg, a cellular network) provided by a related telecommunications operator can be used.

In an embodiment, although not shown, when the second profile is activated, the electronic device 101 may notify the external electronic device 103 of activation of the second profile and/or deactivation of the first profile.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 and/or the external electronic device 103 may notify the user of the completion of the line movement by displaying a screen indicating that the line movement has been completed. In one embodiment, the screen indicating that the line movement is complete is information indicating that a network provided by a communication service provider related to the first server 108-1 can be used by using the second profile activated through the electronic device 101. It may include. In one embodiment, the screen indicating that the line movement has been completed indicates that the network provided by the communication service provider related to the first server 108-1 is not available using the first profile deactivated through the external electronic device 103. May contain information.

20A to 20D are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for moving a line according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, FIGS. 20A to 20D may be diagrams illustrating a user interface screen related to the embodiments of the operations of FIG. 19.

Referring to the example 2010 of FIG. 20A, the external electronic device 103 is a screen 2011 showing establishment of a communication connection with the electronic device 101 through a display (eg, the display device 190 of FIG. 1 ). Can be displayed. Referring to the example 2020 of FIG. 20A, the electronic device 101 is a screen indicating that line information can be obtained from the external electronic device 103 through a display (eg, the display device 190 of FIG. 1 ). (2021) can be displayed. In an embodiment, the screen 2021 may include an object 2025 for acquiring line information and an object 2029 for terminating line information acquisition. In an embodiment, examples 2010 and 2020 may be displayed after a short-range communication connection is established between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 in operation 1903. In an embodiment, the example 2010 may be displayed after the short-range communication connection is established in operation 1903. In an embodiment, the example 2020 may be displayed after operation 1911. For example, example 2020 may be displayed during operation 1913.

In an embodiment, when the object 2025 is selected on the screen 2021, a procedure for moving a line between the external electronic device 103 and the electronic device 101 may be performed.

Referring to the example 2030 of FIG. 20B, the external electronic device 103 may display a screen 2031 indicating that a line movement is in progress through the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 may display a screen 2031 including a text 2035 indicating content to proceed with a line movement through the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the example 2030 may be displayed on the external electronic device 103 after the external electronic device 103 transmits device information to the electronic device 101 in operation 1909.

Referring to the example 2040 of FIG. 20B, the electronic device 101 may display a screen 2041 including information for confirming movement of the line based on the information received from the first server 108-1. I can. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 is configured to receive a text 2045 for inquiring whether to move a line, line information (eg, MSISDN) 2047 of the first profile, and an input for confirming the line movement. A screen 2041 including the object 2043 may be displayed. In an embodiment, the example 2040 may be a screen indicated by the URL of a web page received from the server 108-1. In an embodiment, the example 2040 may be displayed after the electronic device 101 receives the URL of the web page from the server 108-1 in operation 1935.

Referring to the example 2050 of FIG. 20C, in response to the electronic device 101 receiving an input for the object 2043 from the user, the external electronic device 103 displays a screen 2051 indicating that a line movement is in progress. ) Can be displayed.

In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 and the electronic device 101 may transmit/receive information indicating a current state of each other while performing an operation for moving a line. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 103 and the electronic device 101 may change the screen based on the current state of the electronic devices 101 and 103. In an embodiment, in the example 2050, in operation 1935, the electronic device 101 checks (or agrees to the line movement) the movement of the line on the screen indicated by the URL of the web page received from the server 108-1. A user input may be received and, although not shown, information indicating that the electronic device 101 has received a user input to the external electronic device 103 may be transmitted to the external electronic device 103. The external electronic device 103 may display an example 2050 after receiving information indicating that the user input has been received. In an embodiment, the example 2050 may be displayed until the external electronic device 103 receives notification of activation of the second profile and/or deactivation of the first profile from the electronic device 101. Referring to the example 2060 of FIG. 20C, the electronic device 101 may display a screen 2061 indicating that a line movement is in progress. In an embodiment, the screen 2061 may include an object 2063 and text 2065 indicating that a line movement is in progress.

Referring to the example 2070 of FIG. 20D, although the external electronic device 103 is not shown, in response to receiving information indicating activation of the second profile and/or deactivation of the first profile from the electronic device 101, A screen 2071 indicating deactivation of the first profile may be displayed. In an embodiment, the example 2070 may be displayed after the first profile is deactivated by the first server 108-1 in operation 1945. Referring to the example 2080 of FIG. 20D, in operation 1947, the electronic device 101 responds to receiving information indicating completion of the line movement from the first server 108-1, a screen indicating activation of the second profile. (2081) can be displayed. In an embodiment, examples 2070 and 2080 may be displayed after the electronic device 101 receives a line update completion notification in operation 1947.

In addition, the structure of the data used in the above-described embodiment can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (eg, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (eg, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

So far, the present invention has been looked at around its preferred embodiments. Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative point of view rather than a limiting point of view. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

The method according to the exemplary embodiment as described above includes establishing a short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 through a first wireless communication circuit supporting a first communication protocol. 1 An operation of acquiring line information of a first profile stored in the first SIM of the external electronic device 103 from the external electronic device 103 through a wireless communication circuit, a second wireless communication supporting a second communication protocol An operation of transmitting at least part of the line information to a first server through a circuit, obtaining authentication information provided by the first server from the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit, The operation of transmitting the authentication information to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit, and after transmitting the authentication information to the first server, through the second wireless communication circuit, associated with the first server The operation of obtaining a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server, and storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device 101 may be included.

In one embodiment, The operation of obtaining the line information of the first profile may include requesting the line information from the external electronic device 103 in response to establishing a short-range communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 103 And acquiring the line information from the external electronic device 103 through the first wireless communication circuit in response to the request for the line information from the external electronic device 103. .

In an embodiment, the line information may include at least one of an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) or MSISDN of the first SIM.

In an embodiment, the authentication information may include a one time password (OTP) generated by the first server.

In one embodiment, the operation of transmitting at least a portion of the line information to the first server, through the second wireless communication circuit, together with at least a portion of the line information, the ID of the electronic device 101 and the authentication An operation of transmitting a port number of a port of the external electronic device 103 to receive information to the first server.

In an embodiment, the second SIM may include an embedded SIM (eSIM), and the embedded SIM may be embedded in the electronic device 101 or implemented to be detachable.

In an embodiment, the MSISDN included in the second profile may be the same as the MSISDN of the first SIM.

In one embodiment, the method further includes performing communication using the activated second profile through a communication processor 220 directly connected to the second SIM when the second profile is activated. I can.

In one embodiment, the method includes storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device 101, and then storing the second profile in the second SIM including the second profile through the second wireless communication circuit. The method may further include transmitting the list of stored profiles to the first server.

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In the electronic device,
A first wireless communication circuit supporting a first communication protocol;
A second wireless communication circuit supporting a second communication protocol;
At least one processor operatively connected to the first wireless communication circuit and the second wireless communication circuit; And
A memory operatively connected to the at least one processor,
The memory, when executed, the at least one processor,
Establishing a short range communication connection between the electronic device and an external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit,
Obtaining line information of a first profile stored in a first subscriber identity module (SIM) of the external electronic device from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit,
Transmitting at least a part of the line information to a first server through the second wireless communication circuit,
Obtaining authentication information provided by the first server from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit,
Transmitting the authentication information to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit,
After transmitting the authentication information to the first server, obtain a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server associated with the first server through the second wireless communication circuit, and
An electronic device that stores instructions for storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device.
The method of claim 1,
The instructions are the at least one processor,
In response to establishing a short-range communication connection between the electronic device and the external electronic device, requesting the line information from the external electronic device,
In response to a request for the line information from the external electronic device, an electronic device configured to obtain the line information from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit.
The method of claim 1,
The line information includes at least one of an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) or a mobile station international subscriber directory number (MSISDN) of the first SIM.
The method of claim 1,
The authentication information includes an OTP (one time password) generated by the first server, a challenge, or a combination thereof.
The method of claim 1,
The instructions are the processor,
Through the second wireless communication circuit, a port number of a port of the external electronic device to receive the ID of the electronic device and the authentication information together with at least a part of the line information is the first An electronic device that allows it to be sent to a server.
The method of claim 1,
The second SIM includes an embedded SIM (eSIM),
The embedded SIM is an electronic device embedded in the electronic device or implemented to be detachable.
The method of claim 1,
The MSISDN included in the second profile is the same as the MSISDN of the first SIM.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a communication processor connected to the second SIM,
The communication processor, when the second profile is activated, performs communication using the activated second profile.
The method of claim 1,
The instructions are the processor,
After storing the second profile in the second SIM of the electronic device, transmit a list of profiles stored in the second SIM including the second profile to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit Electronic device.
In the way,
Establishing a short-range communication connection between an electronic device and an external electronic device through a first wireless communication circuit supporting a first communication protocol;
Acquiring line information of a first profile stored in a first SIM of the external electronic device from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit;
Transmitting at least a part of the line information to a first server through a second wireless communication circuit supporting a second communication protocol;
Acquiring authentication information provided by the first server from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit;
Transmitting the authentication information to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit;
After transmitting the authentication information to the first server, obtaining a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server associated with the first server through the second wireless communication circuit; And
Storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device.
The method of claim 10,
The operation of obtaining line information of the first profile,
In response to establishing a short-range communication connection between the electronic device and the external electronic device, requesting the line information from the external electronic device; And
And in response to requesting the line information from the external electronic device, obtaining the line information from the external electronic device through the first wireless communication circuit.
The method of claim 10,
The line information includes at least one of IMSI and MSISDN of the first SIM.
The method of claim 10,
The authentication information includes a one time password (OTP) generated by the first server, a challenge, or a combination thereof.
The method of claim 10,
The operation of transmitting at least part of the line information to the first server,
Through the second wireless communication circuit, a port number of a port of the external electronic device to receive the ID of the electronic device and the authentication information together with at least a part of the line information is the first A method involving sending to a server.
The method of claim 10,
The second SIM includes an embedded SIM (eSIM),
The embedded SIM is embedded in the electronic device or implemented to be detachable.
The method of claim 10,
The MSISDN included in the second profile is the same as the MSISDN of the first SIM.
The method of claim 10,
When the second profile is activated, performing communication using the activated second profile through a communication processor connected to the second SIM.
The method of claim 1,
After storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device, transmitting a list of profiles stored in the second SIM including the second profile to the first server through the second wireless communication circuit The method further includes an action.
In the electronic device,
Communication circuit;
At least one processor operatively connected to the communication circuit; And
A memory operatively connected to the at least one processor,
The memory, when executed, the at least one processor,
Confirming that the first physical SIM is inserted into the electronic device,
Using the first profile of the first SIM, performing an operation of authenticating a user of the first server and the electronic device through the communication circuit,
After performing the operation of authenticating the user, obtaining a second profile corresponding to the first profile from a second server associated with the first server through the communication circuit,
An electronic device that stores instructions for storing the second profile in a second SIM of the electronic device.
The method of claim 19,
The second SIM includes an embedded SIM,
The embedded SIM is an electronic device embedded in the electronic device or implemented to be detachable.

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