U.S. patent application number 17/503214 was filed with the patent office on 2022-02-03 for facilitation of identification of internet-of-things host devices.
The applicant listed for this patent is AT&T Mobility II LLC. Invention is credited to Jordan Alexander, Thomas Becker, Paul Daunno.
Application Number | 20220038290 17/503214 |
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Family ID | 1000005909967 |
Filed Date | 2022-02-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220038290 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Becker; Thomas ; et
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February 3, 2022 |
FACILITATION OF IDENTIFICATION OF INTERNET-OF-THINGS HOST
DEVICES
Abstract
A more efficient internet-of-things (IoT) manufacturing process
can be achieved using hash functions to authenticate and identify
IoT devices. Device data comprising manufacturer name data, device
name data, software version data, and/or hardware version data can
be feed through a hash function to generate hashed data.
Additionally, same and/or similar data can be hashed via a
manufacturing process. The two outputs from both sets of data can
then be matched to determine the authentication of a device. Based
on the authenticity of the device being verified, the IoT device
can undergo a certification process as a part of the manufacturing
process. This manufacturing process comprising hashed data can
eliminate current manufacturing processes and allow for a unique
identifier to be associated with the IoT device.
Inventors: |
Becker; Thomas; (Atlanta,
GA) ; Alexander; Jordan; (Atlanta, GA) ;
Daunno; Paul; (Lawrenceville, GA) |
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Applicant: |
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AT&T Mobility II LLC |
Atlanta |
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US |
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1000005909967 |
Appl. No.: |
17/503214 |
Filed: |
October 15, 2021 |
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Current U.S.
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H04L 63/0876 20130101;
G06F 21/44 20130101; H04L 63/0442 20130101; H04L 9/3242
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H04L 9/32 20060101
H04L009/32; G06F 21/44 20060101 G06F021/44; H04L 29/06 20060101
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Claims
1. A method, comprising: in response to receiving
internet-of-things development data representative of development
data to be used to manufacture an internet-of-things device,
applying, by network equipment comprising a processor, a first hash
function to the internet-of-things development data to encrypt the
internet-of-things development data, resulting in encrypted data,
wherein the first hash function is associated with a manufacturer
identity; in response to applying the first hash function,
applying, by the network equipment, a second hash function to the
encrypted data to decrypt the encrypted data, resulting in
decrypted data, wherein the second hash function is associated with
a carrier identity; in response to applying the second hash
function, matching, by the network equipment, the first hash
function to the second hash function, resulting in hash function
match data representative of a hash function match; and based on
the hash function match data, receiving, by the network equipment,
carrier certification data representative of a carrier
certification, from the carrier identity, associated with the
internet-of-things device.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the internet-of-things
development data comprises company name data representative of a
company that comprises a capability to manufacturing the
internet-of-things device.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the internet-of-things
development data comprises device name data representative of an
identification of the internet-of-things device.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the internet-of-things
development data comprises software data representative of a
software version to be utilized by the internet-of-things
device.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the internet-of-things
development data comprises hardware data representative of a
hardware version to be utilized by the internet-of-things
device.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the first hash function is a
secure hash function.
7. The method of claim 1, further comprising: increasing, by the
network equipment, a length associated with the first hash function
to increase a security feature of the first hash function.
8. A system, comprising: a processor; and a memory that stores
executable instructions that, when executed by the processor,
facilitate performance of operations, comprising: in response to
receiving development data representative of a criterion to be used
to manufacture an internet-of-things device, employing a first hash
function with respect to the development data to encrypt the
development data, resulting in encrypted development data, wherein
the first hash function is associated with a manufacturer entity;
in response to the employing of the first hash function, matching
the first hash function to a second hash function to decrypt the
encrypted development data, resulting in decrypted data, wherein
the second hash function is associated with a carrier entity; and
based on the decrypted data, receiving carrier certification data
representative of a carrier certification, from the carrier entity,
for the internet-of-things device to utilize.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the operations further comprise:
receiving, from the internet-of-things device, hash data associated
with the first hash function.
10. The system of claim 8, wherein the internet-of-things device is
a first internet-of-things device, and wherein the operations
further comprise: in response to receiving the hash data,
determining that a second internet-of-things device is a same type
of internet-of-things device as the first internet-of-things
device.
11. The system of claim 8, wherein the operations further comprise:
determining a number of internet-of-things devices that are a same
type of internet-of-things device as the internet-of-things
device.
12. The system of claim 8, wherein the development data comprises
manufacturer name data representative of a manufacturer of the
internet-of-things device, software data representative of software
to be employed by the internet-of-things device, hardware data
representative of hardware to be employed by the internet-of-things
device, and name data representative of a identification of the
internet-of-things device.
13. The system of claim 8, wherein the operations further comprise:
utilizing a public key to facilitate an encryption of the
development data, resulting in the encrypted development data.
14. The system of claim 8, wherein the operations further comprise:
decrypting the encrypted development data to facilitate a
manufacturing process based on the development data.
15. A non-transitory machine-readable medium, comprising executable
instructions that, when executed by a processor, facilitate
performance of operations, comprising: based on development data
representative of a criterion to be used to manufacture an
internet-of-things device, encrypting the development data
utilizing a first hash function associated with a manufacturing
identity, resulting in encrypted development data; in response to
the encrypting of the development data, decrypting the encrypted
development data, resulting in decrypted development data, wherein
decrypting the development data utilizes a second hash function
from a carrier identity; determining that a first result of a first
function of the first hash function is equal to a second result of
a second function of the second hash function; and based on the
first result being determined to be equal to the second result,
receiving carrier certification data representative of a carrier
certification, from the carrier identity, for the
internet-of-things device to access.
16. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein
the encrypting of the development data comprises utilizing
asymmetric cryptography.
17. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein
the development data comprises manufacturer identification data
representative of a manufacturer of the internet-of-things
device.
18. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein
the development data comprises software data representative of
software to be employed by the internet-of-things device.
19. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein
the development data comprises hardware data representative of
hardware to be employed by the internet-of-things device.
20. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein
the development data comprises device name data representative of a
name of the internet-of-things device.
Description
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The subject patent application is a continuation of, and
claims priority to, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/398,594,
filed Apr. 30, 2019, and entitled "FACILITATION OF IDENTIFICATION
OF INTERNET-OF-THINGS HOST DEVICES," the entirety of which
application is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates generally to facilitating an
identification of internet-of-things host devices. More
specifically, this disclosure relates to securely authenticating
and identifying internet-of-things devices.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The Internet-of-things (IoT) is an extension of Internet
connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects. Embedded
with electronics, Internet connectivity, and other forms of
hardware (such as sensors), these devices can communicate and
interact with others over the Internet, and they can be remotely
monitored and controlled. The definition of the Internet of things
has evolved due to convergence of multiple technologies, real-time
analytics, machine learning, commodity sensors, and embedded
systems.
[0004] Traditional fields of embedded systems, wireless sensor
networks, control systems, automation (including home and building
automation), and others all contribute to enabling the IoT. IoT
technology can be associated with the concept of the "smart home",
industrial applications, connected cars, and/or "smart cities",
covering devices and appliances (e.g., lighting fixtures,
thermostats, home security systems and cameras, and other home
appliances) that support one or more common ecosystems, and can be
controlled via devices associated with that ecosystem, such as
smartphones and smart speakers.
[0005] The above-described background relating to facilitating an
identification of internet-of-things host devices is merely
intended to provide a contextual overview of some current issues,
and is not intended to be exhaustive. Other contextual information
may become further apparent upon review of the following detailed
description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the subject
disclosure are described with reference to the following figures,
wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
various views unless otherwise specified.
[0007] FIG. 1 illustrates an example wireless communication system
in which a network node device (e.g., network node) and user
equipment (UE) can implement various aspects and embodiments of the
subject disclosure.
[0008] FIG. 2 illustrates an example IoT device manufacturing
timeline according to one or more embodiments.
[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates an example IoT device manufacturing
timeline according to one or more embodiments.
[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates an example IoT device authentication
diagram according to one or more embodiments.
[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates an example schematic system block diagram
of a wireless network comprising authenticated IoT devices
according to one or more embodiments.
[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates an example schematic flow diagram of a
method for authenticating IoT devices according to one or more
embodiments.
[0013] FIG. 7 illustrates an example schematic flow diagram of a
system for authenticating IoT devices according to one or more
embodiments.
[0014] FIG. 8 illustrates an example schematic flow diagram of a
machine-readable medium for authenticating IoT devices according to
one or more embodiments.
[0015] FIG. 9 illustrates an example block diagram of an example
mobile handset operable to engage in a system architecture that
facilitates secure wireless communication according to one or more
embodiments described herein.
[0016] FIG. 10 illustrates an example block diagram of an example
computer operable to engage in a system architecture that
facilitates secure wireless communication according to one or more
embodiments described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] In the following description, numerous specific details are
set forth to provide a thorough understanding of various
embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize,
however, that the techniques described herein can be practiced
without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods,
components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known
structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in
detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.
[0018] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment,"
or "an embodiment," means that a particular feature, structure, or
characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is
included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the
phrase "in one embodiment," "in one aspect," or "in an embodiment,"
in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily
all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular
features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any
suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0019] As utilized herein, terms "component," "system,"
"interface," and the like are intended to refer to a
computer-related entity, hardware, software (e.g., in execution),
and/or firmware. For example, a component can be a processor, a
process running on a processor, an object, an executable, a
program, a storage device, and/or a computer. By way of
illustration, an application running on a server and the server can
be a component. One or more components can reside within a process,
and a component can be localized on one computer and/or distributed
between two or more computers.
[0020] Further, these components can execute from various
machine-readable media having various data structures stored
thereon. The components can communicate via local and/or remote
processes such as in accordance with a signal having one or more
data packets (e.g., data from one component interacting with
another component in a local system, distributed system, and/or
across a network, e.g., the Internet, a local area network, a wide
area network, etc. with other systems via the signal).
[0021] As another example, a component can be an apparatus with
specific functionality provided by mechanical parts operated by
electric or electronic circuitry; the electric or electronic
circuitry can be operated by a software application or a firmware
application executed by one or more processors; the one or more
processors can be internal or external to the apparatus and can
execute at least a part of the software or firmware application. As
yet another example, a component can be an apparatus that provides
specific functionality through electronic components without
mechanical parts; the electronic components can include one or more
processors therein to execute software and/or firmware that
confer(s), at least in part, the functionality of the electronic
components. In an aspect, a component can emulate an electronic
component via a virtual machine, e.g., within a cloud computing
system.
[0022] The words "exemplary" and/or "demonstrative" are used herein
to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the
avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not
limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design
described herein as "exemplary" and/or "demonstrative" is not
necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other
aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent
exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary
skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms
"includes," "has," "contains," and other similar words are used in
either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are
intended to be inclusive--in a manner similar to the term
"comprising" as an open transition word--without precluding any
additional or other elements.
[0023] As used herein, the term "infer" or "inference" refers
generally to the process of reasoning about, or inferring states
of, the system, environment, user, and/or intent from a set of
observations as captured via events and/or data. Captured data and
events can include user data, device data, environment data, data
from sensors, sensor data, application data, implicit data,
explicit data, etc. Inference can be employed to identify a
specific context or action, or can generate a probability
distribution over states of interest based on a consideration of
data and events, for example.
[0024] Inference can also refer to techniques employed for
composing higher-level events from a set of events and/or data.
Such inference results in the construction of new events or actions
from a set of observed events and/or stored event data, whether the
events are correlated in close temporal proximity, and whether the
events and data come from one or several event and data sources.
Various classification schemes and/or systems (e.g., support vector
machines, neural networks, expert systems, Bayesian belief
networks, fuzzy logic, and data fusion engines) can be employed in
connection with performing automatic and/or inferred action in
connection with the disclosed subject matter.
[0025] In addition, the disclosed subject matter can be implemented
as a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard
programming and/or engineering techniques to produce software,
firmware, hardware, or any combination thereof to control a
computer to implement the disclosed subject matter. The term
"article of manufacture" as used herein is intended to encompass a
computer program accessible from any computer-readable device,
computer-readable carrier, or computer-readable media. For example,
computer-readable media can include, but are not limited to, a
magnetic storage device, e.g., hard disk; floppy disk; magnetic
strip(s); an optical disk (e.g., compact disk (CD), a digital video
disc (DVD), a Blu-ray Disc.TM. (BD)); a smart card; a flash memory
device (e.g., card, stick, key drive); and/or a virtual device that
emulates a storage device and/or any of the above computer-readable
media.
[0026] As an overview, various embodiments are described herein to
facilitate securely authenticating and identifying
internet-of-things devices.
[0027] For simplicity of explanation, the methods are depicted and
described as a series of acts. It is to be understood and
appreciated that the various embodiments are not limited by the
acts illustrated and/or by the order of acts. For example, acts can
occur in various orders and/or concurrently, and with other acts
not presented or described herein. Furthermore, not all illustrated
acts may be required to implement the methods. In addition, the
methods could alternatively be represented as a series of
interrelated states via a state diagram or events. Additionally,
the methods described hereafter are capable of being stored on an
article of manufacture (e.g., a machine-readable storage medium) to
facilitate transporting and transferring such methodologies to
computers. The term article of manufacture, as used herein, is
intended to encompass a computer program accessible from any
computer-readable device, carrier, or media, including a
non-transitory machine-readable storage medium or a
machine-readable storage medium.
[0028] It is noted that although various aspects and embodiments
are discussed herein with respect to Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System (UMTS) and/or Long Term Evolution (LTE),
the disclosed aspects are not limited to a UMTS implementation
and/or an LTE implementation. For example, aspects or features of
the disclosed embodiments can be exploited in substantially any
wireless communication technology. Such wireless communication
technologies can include, but are not limited to, 5G NR,
terrestrial microwave, satellite, traditional land mobile radio,
UMTS, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wi-Fi, Worldwide
Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), General Packet Radio
Service (GPRS), Enhanced GPRS, Third Generation Partnership Project
(3GPP), LTE, Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) Ultra
Mobile Broadband (UMB), High Speed Packet Access (HSPA), Evolved
High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+), High-Speed Downlink Packet Access
(HSDPA), High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Zigbee, or
another IEEE 802.XX technology. Additionally, substantially all
aspects disclosed herein can be exploited in legacy
telecommunication technologies.
[0029] Described herein are systems, methods, articles of
manufacture, and other embodiments or implementations that can
facilitate securely identifying internet-of-things devices.
Facilitating securely identifying internet-of-things devices can be
implemented in connection with any type of device with a connection
to the communications network such as: a mobile handset, a
computer, a handheld device, or the like.
[0030] Devices on a mobile network can utilize an international
mobility equipment identifier (IMEI). The IMEI can be a
fifteen-digit or sixteen-digit number wherein the first eight
digits can identify a specific device (IMEI Type Allocation Code).
However, with IoT devices, the TAC does not always identify the end
device. Thus, the first eight digits for an IMEI of an IoT device
can identify the radio module of the IoT device (e.g., using a
wireless modules such as Sierra Wireless, Gemalto, Ublox, and Telit
Wireless, etc.) but IMEI cannot reliably identify the end
integrated devie. Thus, the IMEI cannot be a reliable identifier to
determine the make-up of IoT devices. It should also be noted that
the IMEI can be any number of digits.
[0031] However, a convention can be developed such that an IoT
device can be identified and a device manufacturer can place this
information into a predetermined format that can be implemented
into the manufacturing process. For example, information including,
but not limited to, a company name, a device name, a hardware
version, a software version, etc., can be placed in a standard
format. A hash value can then be produced based on this data, and
that hash value can then be used to uniquely identify that
particular device. Currently, a hardware manufacturer receives a
unique device identifier from the carrier, but this identifier is
not known until a late stage (e.g., the device manufacturing
stage). However, the aforementioned method allows the hardware
manufacturer to put together a unique IoT identifier early in the
manufacturing process such that they can build that into the device
and launch without having to do a software revision to add a
carrier specific identifier.
[0032] Hash functions can be used in cryptography to create a
message digest that is unique to whatever is put into the hash. For
example, if data is placed into a 256 byte hash function, then the
hash function can output a string 256 characters long that is
unique to the data that was placed into the hash function.
Therefore, instead of assigning an identifier to the original
equipment manufacturer (OEM), a hash function can be chosen such
that the data input into the hash function is defined and what is
output is defined by the hash function. Then the output from the
hash function can be matched. It should be noted that there are
multiple types of hash functions that can be used including, but
not limited to a secure hash algorithm (SHA) hash function. The
matching can occur at the carrier certification start procedure
(e.g., T3). When a manufacturer begins certification, they go
through an onboarding process and complete a series of questions
about the devices. One such question that can be asked is, "what is
the hash number of your manufacturer model number xx". When that
question is answered, then another hash can be performed by the
carrier, such that the carrier can have a message digest based on
its hashing and the manufacturer can have a message digest based on
its hash. The two message digests can then be matched to determine
if what the carrier produced for its hash is the same as what the
manufacturer has produced for its hash. If this is true, then the
manufacturer can then proceed with the certification process.
[0033] Once an IoT device is out in the field and communicating
over a wireless network, then the IoT device can send back the same
hash that was collected at the certification start. Because the
hash is connected to that particular device that was certified,
then the carrier can tell how many of that exact model number of
the IoT devices are utilizing the wireless network.
[0034] Additionally asymmetric cryptography can be used in this
process as well. A public key can be shared with all manufacturers
partnered with the carrier. The manufacturers can then take the
public key, encrypt their set of parameters, and send the encrypted
message back to the carrier when the device is in production.
[0035] It should also be noted that an artificial intelligence (AI)
component can facilitate automating one or more features in
accordance with the disclosed aspects. A memory and a processor as
well as other components can include functionality with regard to
the figures. The disclosed aspects in connection with securely
authenticating and identifying IoT devices can employ various
AI-based schemes for carrying out various aspects thereof. For
example, a process for detecting one or more trigger events,
modifying an output of a hash as a result of the one or more
trigger events, and modifying one or more message digests, and so
forth, can be facilitated with an example automatic classifier
system and process. In another example, a process for penalizing
one set of data as an input to a hash function while preferring
another set of data can be facilitated with the example automatic
classifier system and process.
[0036] An example classifier can be a function that maps an input
attribute vector, x=(x1, x2, x3, x4, xn), to a confidence that the
input belongs to a class, that is, f(x)=confidence(class). Such
classification can employ a probabilistic and/or statistical-based
analysis (e.g., factoring into the analysis utilities and costs) to
prognose or infer an action that can be automatically
performed.
[0037] A support vector machine (SVM) is an example of a classifier
that can be employed. The SVM can operate by finding a hypersurface
in the space of possible inputs, which the hypersurface attempts to
split the triggering criteria from the non-triggering events.
Intuitively, this makes the classification correct for testing data
that is near, but not identical to training data. Other directed
and undirected model classification approaches include, for
example, naive Bayes, Bayesian networks, decision trees, neural
networks, fuzzy logic models, and probabilistic classification
models providing different patterns of independence can be
employed. Classification as used herein also may be inclusive of
statistical regression that is utilized to develop models of
priority.
[0038] The disclosed aspects can employ classifiers that are
explicitly trained (e.g., via a generic training data) as well as
implicitly trained (e.g., via observing mobile device usage as it
relates to triggering events, observing network
frequency/technology, receiving extrinsic information, and so on).
For example, SVMs can be configured via a learning or training
phase within a classifier constructor and feature selection module.
Thus, the classifier(s) can be used to automatically learn and
perform a number of functions, including but not limited to
modifying a hash, modifying one or more reported data from an IoT
device, and so forth. The criteria can include, but is not limited
to, predefined values, frequency attenuation tables or other
parameters, service provider preferences and/or policies, and so
on.
[0039] In one embodiment, described herein is a method comprising
receiving, by a wireless network device comprising a processor,
internet-of-things development data representative of development
data to be used to manufacture an internet-of-things device. In
response to the receiving the internet-of-things development data,
the method can comprise applying, by the wireless network device, a
first hash function to the internet-of-things development data to
encrypt the internet-of-things development data, resulting in
encrypted data. Additionally, in response to the applying the first
hash function, the method can comprise applying, by the wireless
network device, a second hash function to the encrypted data to
decrypt the encrypted data, resulting in decrypted data.
Furthermore, based on the decrypted data, the method can comprise
receiving, by the wireless network device, carrier certification
data representative of a carrier entity associated with the
internet-of-things device.
[0040] According to another embodiment, a system can facilitate,
receiving development data representative of a criterion to be used
to manufacture an internet-of-things device. In response to the
receiving the development data, they system operations can comprise
employing a first hash function to the development data to encrypt
the development data, resulting in encrypted development data. In
response to the employing the first hash function, the system
operations can comprise matching the first hash function to a
second hash function to decrypt the encrypted data, resulting in
decrypted data. Additionally, based on the decrypted data, the
system operations can comprise receiving carrier certification data
representative of a carrier entity for the internet-of-things
device to utilize.
[0041] According to yet another embodiment, described herein is a
machine-readable storage medium that can perform the operations
comprising receiving development data representative of a criterion
to be used to manufacture an internet-of-things device. The
machine-readable storage medium can perform the operations
comprising encrypting the development data, resulting in encrypted
development data in response to the receiving the development data.
In response to the encrypting the development data, the
machine-readable storage medium can perform the operations
comprising facilitating decrypting the development data, resulting
in decrypted development data. Furthermore, based on the decrypted
data, the machine-readable storage medium can perform the
operations comprising receiving carrier certification data
representative of a carrier entity for the internet-of-things
device to access.
[0042] These and other embodiments or implementations are described
in more detail below with reference to the drawings.
[0043] Referring now to FIG. 1, illustrated is an example wireless
communication system 100 in accordance with various aspects and
embodiments of the subject disclosure. In one or more embodiments,
system 100 can comprise one or more user equipment UEs 102. The
non-limiting term user equipment can refer to any type of device
that can communicate with a network node in a cellular or mobile
communication system. A UE can have one or more antenna panels
having vertical and horizontal elements. Examples of a UE comprise
a target device, device to device (D2D) UE, machine type UE or UE
capable of machine to machine (M2M) communications, personal
digital assistant (PDA), tablet, mobile terminals, smart phone,
laptop mounted equipment (LME), universal serial bus (USB) dongles
enabled for mobile communications, a computer having mobile
capabilities, a mobile device such as cellular phone, a laptop
having laptop embedded equipment (LEE, such as a mobile broadband
adapter), a tablet computer having a mobile broadband adapter, a
wearable device, a virtual reality (VR) device, a heads-up display
(HUD) device, a smart car, a machine-type communication (MTC)
device, and the like. User equipment UE 102 can also comprise IOT
devices that communicate wirelessly.
[0044] In various embodiments, system 100 is or comprises a
wireless communication network serviced by one or more wireless
communication network providers. In example embodiments, a UE 102
can be communicatively coupled to the wireless communication
network via a network node 106. The network node (e.g., network
node device) can communicate with user equipment (UE), thus
providing connectivity between the UE and the wider cellular
network. The UE 102 can send transmission type recommendation data
to the network node 106. The transmission type recommendation data
can comprise a recommendation to transmit data via a closed loop
MIMO mode and/or a rank-1 precoder mode.
[0045] A network node can have a cabinet and other protected
enclosures, an antenna mast, and multiple antennas for performing
various transmission operations (e.g., MIMO operations). Network
nodes can serve several cells, also called sectors, depending on
the configuration and type of antenna. In example embodiments, the
UE 102 can send and/or receive communication data via a wireless
link to the network node 106. The dashed arrow lines from the
network node 106 to the UE 102 represent downlink (DL)
communications and the solid arrow lines from the UE 102, 104 to
the network nodes 106 represents an uplink (UL) communication.
[0046] System 100 can further include one or more communication
service provider networks that facilitate providing wireless
communication services to various UEs, including UE 102, via the
network node 106 and/or various additional network devices (not
shown) included in the one or more communication service provider
networks. The one or more communication service provider networks
can include various types of disparate networks, including but not
limited to: cellular networks, femto networks, picocell networks,
microcell networks, internet protocol (IP) networks Wi-Fi service
networks, broadband service network, enterprise networks, cloud
based networks, and the like. For example, in at least one
implementation, system 100 can be or include a large scale wireless
communication network that spans various geographic areas.
According to this implementation, the one or more communication
service provider networks can be or include the wireless
communication network and/or various additional devices and
components of the wireless communication network (e.g., additional
network devices and cell, additional UEs, network server devices,
etc.). The network node 106 can be connected to the one or more
communication service provider networks via one or more backhaul
links 108. For example, the one or more backhaul links 108 can
comprise wired link components, such as a T1/E1 phone line, a
digital subscriber line (DSL) (e.g., either synchronous or
asynchronous), an asymmetric DSL (ADSL), an optical fiber backbone,
a coaxial cable, and the like. The one or more backhaul links 108
can also include wireless link components, such as but not limited
to, line-of-sight (LOS) or non-LOS links which can include
terrestrial air-interfaces or deep space links (e.g., satellite
communication links for navigation).
[0047] Wireless communication system 100 can employ various
cellular systems, technologies, and modulation modes to facilitate
wireless radio communications between devices (e.g., the UE 102 and
the network node 106). While example embodiments might be described
for 5G new radio (NR) systems, the embodiments can be applicable to
any radio access technology (RAT) or multi-RAT system where the UE
operates using multiple carriers e.g. LTE FDD/TDD, GSM/GERAN,
CDMA2000 etc.
[0048] For example, system 100 can operate in accordance with
global system for mobile communications (GSM), universal mobile
telecommunications service (UMTS), long term evolution (LTE), LTE
frequency division duplexing (LTE FDD, LTE time division duplexing
(TDD), high speed packet access (HSPA), code division multiple
access (CDMA), wideband CDMA (WCMDA), CDMA2000, time division
multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA),
multi-carrier code division multiple access (MC-CDMA),
single-carrier code division multiple access (SC-CDMA),
single-carrier FDMA (SC-FDMA), orthogonal frequency division
multiplexing (OFDM), discrete Fourier transform spread OFDM
(DFT-spread OFDM) single carrier FDMA (SC-FDMA), Filter bank based
multi-carrier (FBMC), zero tail DFT-spread-OFDM (ZT DFT-s-OFDM),
generalized frequency division multiplexing (GFDM), fixed mobile
convergence (FMC), universal fixed mobile convergence (UFMC),
unique word OFDM (UW-OFDM), unique word DFT-spread OFDM (UW
DFT-Spread-OFDM), cyclic prefix OFDM CP-OFDM,
resource-block-filtered OFDM, Wi Fi, WLAN, WiMax, and the like.
However, various features and functionalities of system 100 are
particularly described wherein the devices (e.g., the UEs 102 and
the network device 104) of system 100 are configured to communicate
wireless signals using one or more multi carrier modulation
schemes, wherein data symbols can be transmitted simultaneously
over multiple frequency subcarriers (e.g., OFDM, CP-OFDM,
DFT-spread OFMD, UFMC, FMBC, etc.). The embodiments are applicable
to single carrier as well as to multicarrier (MC) or carrier
aggregation (CA) operation of the UE. The term carrier aggregation
(CA) is also called (e.g. interchangeably called) "multi-carrier
system", "multi-cell operation", "multi-carrier operation",
"multi-carrier" transmission and/or reception. Note that some
embodiments are also applicable for Multi RAB (radio bearers) on
some carriers (that is data plus speech is simultaneously
scheduled).
[0049] In various embodiments, system 100 can be configured to
provide and employ 5G wireless networking features and
functionalities. 5G wireless communication networks are expected to
fulfill the demand of exponentially increasing data traffic and to
allow people and machines to enjoy gigabit data rates with
virtually zero latency. Compared to 4G, 5G supports more diverse
traffic scenarios. For example, in addition to the various types of
data communication between conventional UEs (e.g., phones,
smartphones, tablets, PCs, televisions, Internet enabled
televisions, etc.) supported by 4G networks, 5G networks can be
employed to support data communication between smart cars in
association with driverless car environments, as well as machine
type communications (MTCs). Considering the drastic different
communication needs of these different traffic scenarios, the
ability to dynamically configure waveform parameters based on
traffic scenarios while retaining the benefits of multi carrier
modulation schemes (e.g., OFDM and related schemes) can provide a
significant contribution to the high speed/capacity and low latency
demands of 5G networks. With waveforms that split the bandwidth
into several sub-bands, different types of services can be
accommodated in different sub-bands with the most suitable waveform
and numerology, leading to an improved spectrum utilization for 5G
networks.
[0050] To meet the demand for data centric applications, features
of proposed 5G networks may comprise: increased peak bit rate
(e.g., 20 Gbps), larger data volume per unit area (e.g., high
system spectral efficiency--for example about 3.5 times that of
spectral efficiency of long term evolution (LTE) systems), high
capacity that allows more device connectivity both concurrently and
instantaneously, lower battery/power consumption (which reduces
energy and consumption costs), better connectivity regardless of
the geographic region in which a user is located, a larger numbers
of devices, lower infrastructural development costs, and higher
reliability of the communications. Thus, 5G networks may allow for:
data rates of several tens of megabits per second should be
supported for tens of thousands of users, 1 gigabit per second to
be offered simultaneously to tens of workers on the same office
floor, for example; several hundreds of thousands of simultaneous
connections to be supported for massive sensor deployments;
improved coverage, enhanced signaling efficiency; reduced latency
compared to LTE.
[0051] The upcoming 5G access network may utilize higher
frequencies (e.g., >6 GHz) to aid in increasing capacity.
Currently, much of the millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum, the band
of spectrum between 30 gigahertz (Ghz) and 300 Ghz is
underutilized. The millimeter waves have shorter wavelengths that
range from 10 millimeters to 1 millimeter, and these mmWave signals
experience severe path loss, penetration loss, and fading. However,
the shorter wavelength at mmWave frequencies also allows more
antennas to be packed in the same physical dimension, which allows
for large-scale spatial multiplexing and highly directional
beamforming.
[0052] Performance can be improved if both the transmitter and the
receiver are equipped with multiple antennas. Multi-antenna
techniques can significantly increase the data rates and
reliability of a wireless communication system. The use of multiple
input multiple output (MIMO) techniques, which was introduced in
the third-generation partnership project (3GPP) and has been in use
(including with LTE), is a multi-antenna technique that can improve
the spectral efficiency of transmissions, thereby significantly
boosting the overall data carrying capacity of wireless systems.
The use of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) techniques can
improve mmWave communications, and has been widely recognized a
potentially important component for access networks operating in
higher frequencies. MIMO can be used for achieving diversity gain,
spatial multiplexing gain and beamforming gain. For these reasons,
MIMO systems are an important part of the 3rd and 4th generation
wireless systems, and are planned for use in 5G systems.
[0053] Referring now to FIG. 2, illustrated is an example IoT
device manufacturing timeline according to one or more embodiments.
At step 200 a device idea can be conceived prior to the beginning
of device development at step 202. In traditional processes, after
the device development complete step 206, a carrier certification
can begin at step 208. However, device manufacturers would like to
certify devices with the latest revision of firmware. Consequently,
if they are required to go back and input a device ID as
represented at step 210, then what they are certifying at step 208
does not actually comprise the final change prior to the device
manufacturing beginning at step 212. Thus, to track their revisions
properly, they would need to know at step 206 what the device ID
is, but the way that devices are on-boarded currently does not
allow for that.
[0054] Referring now to FIG. 3, illustrated is an example IoT
device manufacturing timeline according to one or more embodiments.
As depicted in FIG. 3, at step 200 a device idea can be conceived
prior to the beginning of device development at step 202. In
traditional processes as referenced in FIG. 2, after the device
development complete step 206, a carrier certification can begin at
step 208. However, device manufacturers would like to certify
devices with the latest revision of firmware. Consequently, if
device manufacturers are required to go back and input a device ID
as represented at step 210, then what the device manufacturers are
certifying at step 208 does not actually comprise the final change
prior to the device manufacturing beginning at step 212. Thus, to
track the device manufacturers revisions properly, the device
manufacturers would need to know at step 206 what the device ID is.
However, the way that devices are on-boarded currently does not
allow for that. Hashing of identification data (e.g., manufacturer
name, software version, hardware version, device name, etc.) after
step 206 and comparing to carrier hashing, can facilitate a
seamless authentication and/or identification process for IoT
devices prior to the certification step 208. Additionally, this can
remove and/or mitigate the step 210 from FIG. 3 whereby the system
can recursively revisit the device development step 206 to
facilitate carrier certification at step 208.
[0055] It should also be noted that after a hash is generated,
additional data can be added to the hash to modify the hash. For
example, if network testing highlights an issue that needs to be
corrected, then the software version can be modified to an updated
version. Consequently, the hash can be modified based on the
updated software version. Thus, the carrier hashing function and
comparison to the manufacturer hashing function can facilitate a
matching of the hashing functions such that step 210 is unneeded to
facilitate the device manufacturing beginning at step 212. It
should be noted that although the hashing function can hash data
comprising manufacturer name, software version, hardware version,
and/or device name, either less hash data or more hash data can be
hashed according to carrier and/or the manufacturer conditions.
[0056] Referring now to FIG. 4, illustrated is an example IoT
device authentication system block diagram 400 according to one or
more embodiments. The system block diagram 400 can comprise an
initial step of receiving input data at block 402. For example, the
input data can comprise manufacturer name data, software version
data, hardware version data, and/or device name data. Additionally,
the input data can be received from a carrier identity prior to
and/or in conjunction with a manufacturer process. At block 404,
has data (e.g., a hash value) can be generated by the carrier based
on the input data received at block 402. After the hash data is
generated at block 404, the system block diagram 400 can receive
manufacturer hash data at block 406, and compare the manufacturer
hash data to the carrier hash data at block 408.
[0057] At block 410, the system block diagram 400 can make a
determination based on the comparison of at block 408. For example,
if the manufacturer hash data from block 408 matches the carrier
hash data from block 404, then the system block diagram 400 can
proceed to block 412 where the IoT device can undergo a
certification process prior to the IoT device undergoing a
manufacturing process at block 414. Otherwise, the system block
diagram 400 can proceed back to the block 408 where the carrier
hash data can be compared to the manufacturer hash data until a
match between the two can justify progress through block 410 to
block 412.
[0058] Referring now to FIG. 5, illustrated is an example schematic
system block diagram of a wireless network comprising authenticated
IoT devices according to one or more embodiments. As depicted in
FIG. 5, once a device is in the field and communicating over the
network (e.g., network node 106), then the IoT devices (e.g., UE
102, 104, IoT 502, 504, etc.) can then send back the hash value,
associated with the device, which was collected at the
certification start. Because that hash is connected to that
particular device that was certified, then the carrier can tell how
many of that exact model number (e.g., IoT 502, 504) of the devices
are on the network (e.g., network node 106).
[0059] Referring now to FIG. 6, illustrated is an example schematic
flow diagram of a method for authenticating IoT devices according
to one or more embodiments. At element 600, internet-of-things
development data representative of development data to be used to
manufacture an internet-of-things device can be received. In
response to the receiving the internet-of-things development data
at element 600, the method can comprise applying a first hash
function to the internet-of-things development data to encrypt the
internet-of-things development data, resulting in encrypted data at
element 602. Additionally, at element 604, in response to the
applying the first hash function, the method can comprise applying
a second hash function to the encrypted data to decrypt the
encrypted data, resulting in decrypted data. Furthermore, based on
the decrypted data, the method can comprise receiving, at element
606, carrier certification data representative of a carrier entity
associated with the internet-of-things device.
[0060] Referring now to FIG. 7, illustrated is an example schematic
flow diagram of a system for authenticating IoT devices according
to one or more embodiments. At element 700, the system can comprise
receiving development data representative of a criterion to be used
to manufacture an internet-of-things device. In response to the
receiving the development data, the system operations can comprise
employing a first hash function to the development data to encrypt
the development data, resulting in encrypted development data at
element 702. In response to the employing the first hash function,
the system operations can comprise matching the first hash function
to a second hash function to decrypt the encrypted data, resulting
in decrypted data at element 704. Additionally, based on the
decrypted data, the system operations can comprise receiving
carrier certification data representative of a carrier entity for
the internet-of-things device to utilize at element 706.
[0061] Referring now to FIG. 8, illustrated is an example schematic
flow diagram of a machine-readable medium for authenticating IoT
devices according to one or more embodiments. According to yet
another embodiment, at element 800, a machine-readable storage
medium that can perform the operations comprising receiving
development data representative of a criterion to be used to
manufacture an internet-of-things device. The machine-readable
storage medium can perform the operations comprising encrypting the
development data at element 802, resulting in encrypted development
data in response to the receiving the development data. In response
to the encrypting the development data, the machine-readable
storage medium can perform the operations comprising facilitating
decrypting the development data at element 804, resulting in
decrypted development data. Furthermore, at element 806, based on
the decrypted data, the machine-readable storage medium can perform
the operations comprising receiving carrier certification data
representative of a carrier entity for the internet-of-things
device to access.
[0062] Referring now to FIG. 9, illustrated is an example block
diagram of an example mobile handset 900 operable to engage in a
system architecture that facilitates wireless communications
according to one or more embodiments described herein. Although a
mobile handset is illustrated herein, it will be understood that
other devices can be a mobile device, and that the mobile handset
is merely illustrated to provide context for the embodiments of the
various embodiments described herein. The following discussion is
intended to provide a brief, general description of an example of a
suitable environment in which the various embodiments can be
implemented. While the description includes a general context of
computer-executable instructions embodied on a machine-readable
storage medium, those skilled in the art will recognize that the
innovation also can be implemented in combination with other
program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and
software.
[0063] Generally, applications (e.g., program modules) can include
routines, programs, components, data structures, etc., that perform
particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types.
Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the methods
described herein can be practiced with other system configurations,
including single-processor or multiprocessor systems,
minicomputers, mainframe computers, as well as personal computers,
hand-held computing devices, microprocessor-based or programmable
consumer electronics, and the like, each of which can be
operatively coupled to one or more associated devices.
[0064] A computing device can typically include a variety of
machine-readable media. Machine-readable media can be any available
media that can be accessed by the computer and includes both
volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media.
By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can
comprise computer storage media and communication media. Computer
storage media can include volatile and/or non-volatile media,
removable and/or non-removable media implemented in any method or
technology for storage of information, such as computer-readable
instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data.
Computer storage media can include, but is not limited to, RAM,
ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD ROM,
digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic
cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic
storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the
desired information and which can be accessed by the computer.
[0065] Communication media typically embodies computer-readable
instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a
modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport
mechanism, and includes any information delivery media. The term
"modulated data signal" means a signal that has one or more of its
characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode
information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation,
communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or
direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF,
infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of the any of the
above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable
media.
[0066] The handset includes a processor 902 for controlling and
processing all onboard operations and functions. A memory 904
interfaces to the processor 902 for storage of data and one or more
applications 906 (e.g., a video player software, user feedback
component software, etc.). Other applications can include voice
recognition of predetermined voice commands that facilitate
initiation of the user feedback signals. The applications 906 can
be stored in the memory 904 and/or in a firmware 908, and executed
by the processor 902 from either or both the memory 904 or/and the
firmware 908. The firmware 908 can also store startup code for
execution in initializing the handset 900. A communications
component 910 interfaces to the processor 902 to facilitate
wired/wireless communication with external systems, e.g., cellular
networks, VoIP networks, and so on. Here, the communications
component 910 can also include a suitable cellular transceiver 911
(e.g., a GSM transceiver) and/or an unlicensed transceiver 913
(e.g., Wi-Fi, WiMax) for corresponding signal communications. The
handset 900 can be a device such as a cellular telephone, a PDA
with mobile communications capabilities, and messaging-centric
devices. The communications component 910 also facilitates
communications reception from terrestrial radio networks (e.g.,
broadcast), digital satellite radio networks, and Internet-based
radio services networks.
[0067] The handset 900 includes a display 912 for displaying text,
images, video, telephony functions (e.g., a Caller ID function),
setup functions, and for user input. For example, the display 912
can also be referred to as a "screen" that can accommodate the
presentation of multimedia content (e.g., music metadata, messages,
wallpaper, graphics, etc.). The display 912 can also display videos
and can facilitate the generation, editing and sharing of video
quotes. A serial I/O interface 914 is provided in communication
with the processor 902 to facilitate wired and/or wireless serial
communications (e.g., USB, and/or IEEE 1394) through a hardwire
connection, and other serial input devices (e.g., a keyboard,
keypad, and mouse). This can support updating and troubleshooting
the handset 900, for example. Audio capabilities are provided with
an audio I/O component 916, which can include a speaker for the
output of audio signals related to, for example, indication that
the user pressed the proper key or key combination to initiate the
user feedback signal. The audio I/O component 916 also facilitates
the input of audio signals through a microphone to record data
and/or telephony voice data, and for inputting voice signals for
telephone conversations.
[0068] The handset 900 can include a slot interface 918 for
accommodating a SIC (Subscriber Identity Component) in the form
factor of a card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) or universal SIM
920, and interfacing the SIM card 920 with the processor 902.
However, it is to be appreciated that the SIM card 920 can be
manufactured into the handset 900, and updated by downloading data
and software.
[0069] The handset 900 can process IP data traffic through the
communications component 910 to accommodate IP traffic from an IP
network such as, for example, the Internet, a corporate intranet, a
home network, a person area network, etc., through an ISP or
broadband cable provider. Thus, VoIP traffic can be utilized by the
handset 900 and IP-based multimedia content can be received in
either an encoded or decoded format.
[0070] A video processing component 922 (e.g., a camera) can be
provided for decoding encoded multimedia content. The video
processing component 922 can aid in facilitating the generation,
editing, and sharing of video quotes. The handset 900 also includes
a power source 924 in the form of batteries and/or an AC power
subsystem, which power source 924 can interface to an external
power system or charging equipment (not shown) by a power I/O
component 926.
[0071] The handset 900 can also include a video component 930 for
processing video content received and, for recording and
transmitting video content. For example, the video component 930
can facilitate the generation, editing and sharing of video quotes.
A location tracking component 932 facilitates geographically
locating the handset 900. As described hereinabove, this can occur
when the user initiates the feedback signal automatically or
manually. A user input component 934 facilitates the user
initiating the quality feedback signal. The user input component
934 can also facilitate the generation, editing and sharing of
video quotes. The user input component 934 can include such
conventional input device technologies such as a keypad, keyboard,
mouse, stylus pen, and/or touchscreen, for example.
[0072] Referring again to the applications 906, a hysteresis
component 936 facilitates the analysis and processing of hysteresis
data, which is utilized to determine when to associate with the
access point. A software trigger component 938 can be provided that
facilitates triggering of the hysteresis component 936 when the
Wi-Fi transceiver 913 detects the beacon of the access point. A SIP
client 940 enables the handset 900 to support SIP protocols and
register the subscriber with the SIP registrar server. The
applications 906 can also include a client 942 that provides at
least the capability of discovery, play and store of multimedia
content, for example, music.
[0073] The handset 900, as indicated above related to the
communications component 910, includes an indoor network radio
transceiver 913 (e.g., Wi-Fi transceiver). This function supports
the indoor radio link, such as IEEE 802.11, for the dual-mode GSM
handset 900. The handset 900 can accommodate at least satellite
radio services through a handset that can combine wireless voice
and digital radio chipsets into a single handheld device.
[0074] Referring now to FIG. 10, illustrated is an example block
diagram of an example computer 1000 operable to engage in a system
architecture that facilitates wireless communications according to
one or more embodiments described herein. The computer 1000 can
provide networking and communication capabilities between a wired
or wireless communication network and a server (e.g., Microsoft
server) and/or communication device. In order to provide additional
context for various aspects thereof, FIG. 10 and the following
discussion are intended to provide a brief, general description of
a suitable computing environment in which the various aspects of
the innovation can be implemented to facilitate the establishment
of a transaction between an entity and a third party. While the
description above is in the general context of computer-executable
instructions that can run on one or more computers, those skilled
in the art will recognize that the innovation also can be
implemented in combination with other program modules and/or as a
combination of hardware and software.
[0075] Generally, program modules include routines, programs,
components, data structures, etc., that perform particular tasks or
implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, those skilled
in the art will appreciate that the various methods can be
practiced with other computer system configurations, including
single-processor or multiprocessor computer systems, minicomputers,
mainframe computers, as well as personal computers, hand-held
computing devices, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer
electronics, and the like, each of which can be operatively coupled
to one or more associated devices.
[0076] The illustrated aspects of the innovation can also be
practiced in distributed computing environments where certain tasks
are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through
a communications network. In a distributed computing environment,
program modules can be located in both local and remote memory
storage devices.
[0077] Computing devices typically include a variety of media,
which can include computer-readable storage media or communications
media, which two terms are used herein differently from one another
as follows.
[0078] Computer-readable storage media can be any available storage
media that can be accessed by the computer and includes both
volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media.
By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable storage
media can be implemented in connection with any method or
technology for storage of information such as computer-readable
instructions, program modules, structured data, or unstructured
data. Computer-readable storage media can include, but are not
limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory
technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical
disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk
storage or other magnetic storage devices, or other tangible and/or
non-transitory media which can be used to store desired
information. Computer-readable storage media can be accessed by one
or more local or remote computing devices, e.g., via access
requests, queries or other data retrieval protocols, for a variety
of operations with respect to the information stored by the
medium.
[0079] Communications media can embody computer-readable
instructions, data structures, program modules or other structured
or unstructured data in a data signal such as a modulated data
signal, e.g., a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and
includes any information delivery or transport media. The term
"modulated data signal" or signals refers to a signal that has one
or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as
to encode information in one or more signals. By way of example,
and not limitation, communication media include wired media, such
as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media
such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media.
[0080] With reference to FIG. 10, implementing various aspects
described herein with regards to the end-user device can include a
computer 1000, the computer 1000 including a processing unit 1004,
a system memory 1006 and a system bus 1008. The system bus 1008
couples system components including, but not limited to, the system
memory 1006 to the processing unit 1004. The processing unit 1004
can be any of various commercially available processors. Dual
microprocessors and other multi-processor architectures can also be
employed as the processing unit 1004.
[0081] The system bus 1008 can be any of several types of bus
structure that can further interconnect to a memory bus (with or
without a memory controller), a peripheral bus, and a local bus
using any of a variety of commercially available bus architectures.
The system memory 1006 includes read-only memory (ROM) 1027 and
random access memory (RAM) 1012. A basic input/output system (BIOS)
is stored in a non-volatile memory 1027 such as ROM, EPROM, EEPROM,
which BIOS contains the basic routines that help to transfer
information between elements within the computer 1000, such as
during start-up. The RAM 1012 can also include a high-speed RAM
such as static RAM for caching data.
[0082] The computer 1000 further includes an internal hard disk
drive (HDD) 1014 (e.g., EIDE, SATA), which internal hard disk drive
1014 can also be configured for external use in a suitable chassis
(not shown), a magnetic floppy disk drive (FDD) 1016, (e.g., to
read from or write to a removable diskette 1018) and an optical
disk drive 1020, (e.g., reading a CD-ROM disk 1022 or, to read from
or write to other high capacity optical media such as the DVD). The
hard disk drive 1014, magnetic disk drive 1016 and optical disk
drive 1020 can be connected to the system bus 1008 by a hard disk
drive interface 1024, a magnetic disk drive interface 1026 and an
optical drive interface 1028, respectively. The interface 1024 for
external drive implementations includes at least one or both of
Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 interface technologies.
Other external drive connection technologies are within
contemplation of the subject innovation.
[0083] The drives and their associated computer-readable media
provide nonvolatile storage of data, data structures,
computer-executable instructions, and so forth. For the computer
1000 the drives and media accommodate the storage of any data in a
suitable digital format. Although the description of
computer-readable media above refers to a HDD, a removable magnetic
diskette, and a removable optical media such as a CD or DVD, it
should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other types
of media which are readable by a computer 1000, such as zip drives,
magnetic cassettes, flash memory cards, cartridges, and the like,
can also be used in the exemplary operating environment, and
further, that any such media can contain computer-executable
instructions for performing the methods of the disclosed
innovation.
[0084] A number of program modules can be stored in the drives and
RAM 1012, including an operating system 1030, one or more
application programs 1032, other program modules 1034 and program
data 1036. All or portions of the operating system, applications,
modules, and/or data can also be cached in the RAM 1012. It is to
be appreciated that the innovation can be implemented with various
commercially available operating systems or combinations of
operating systems.
[0085] A user can enter commands and information into the computer
1000 through one or more wired/wireless input devices, e.g., a
keyboard 1038 and a pointing device, such as a mouse 1040. Other
input devices (not shown) can include a microphone, an IR remote
control, a joystick, a game pad, a stylus pen, touchscreen, or the
like. These and other input devices are often connected to the
processing unit 1004 through an input device interface 1042 that is
coupled to the system bus 1008, but can be connected by other
interfaces, such as a parallel port, an IEEE 1394 serial port, a
game port, a USB port, an IR interface, etc.
[0086] A monitor 1044 or other type of display device is also
connected to the system bus 1008 through an interface, such as a
video adapter 1046. In addition to the monitor 1044, a computer
1000 typically includes other peripheral output devices (not
shown), such as speakers, printers, etc.
[0087] The computer 1000 can operate in a networked environment
using logical connections by wired and/or wireless communications
to one or more remote computers, such as a remote computer(s) 1048.
The remote computer(s) 1048 can be a workstation, a server
computer, a router, a personal computer, portable computer,
microprocessor-based entertainment device, a peer device or other
common network node, and typically includes many or all of the
elements described relative to the computer, although, for purposes
of brevity, only a memory/storage device 1050 is illustrated. The
logical connections depicted include wired/wireless connectivity to
a local area network (LAN) 1052 and/or larger networks, e.g., a
wide area network (WAN) 1054. Such LAN and WAN networking
environments are commonplace in offices and companies, and
facilitate enterprise-wide computer networks, such as intranets,
all of which can connect to a global communications network, e.g.,
the Internet.
[0088] When used in a LAN networking environment, the computer 1000
is connected to the local network 1052 through a wired and/or
wireless communication network interface or adapter 1056. The
adapter 1056 can facilitate wired or wireless communication to the
LAN 1052, which can also include a wireless access point disposed
thereon for communicating with the wireless adapter 1056.
[0089] When used in a WAN networking environment, the computer 1000
can include a modem 1058, or is connected to a communications
server on the WAN 1054, or has other means for establishing
communications over the WAN 1054, such as by way of the Internet.
The modem 1058, which can be internal or external and a wired or
wireless device, is connected to the system bus 1008 through the
input device interface 1042. In a networked environment, program
modules depicted relative to the computer, or portions thereof, can
be stored in the remote memory/storage device 1050. It will be
appreciated that the network connections shown are exemplary and
other means of establishing a communications link between the
computers can be used.
[0090] The computer is operable to communicate with any wireless
devices or entities operatively disposed in wireless communication,
e.g., a printer, scanner, desktop and/or portable computer,
portable data assistant, communications satellite, any piece of
equipment or location associated with a wirelessly detectable tag
(e.g., a kiosk, news stand, restroom), and telephone. This includes
at least Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.TM. wireless technologies. Thus, the
communication can be a predefined structure as with a conventional
network or simply an ad hoc communication between at least two
devices.
[0091] Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, allows connection to the
Internet from a couch at home, in a hotel room, or a conference
room at work, without wires. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology similar
to that used in a cell phone that enables such devices, e.g.,
computers, to send and receive data indoors and out; anywhere
within the range of a base station. Wi-Fi networks use radio
technologies called IEEE 802.11 (a, b, g, etc.) to provide secure,
reliable, fast wireless connectivity. A Wi-Fi network can be used
to connect computers to each other, to the Internet, and to wired
networks (which use IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet). Wi-Fi networks operate
in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, at an 7 Mbps (802.11a)
or 54 Mbps (802.11b) data rate, for example, or with products that
contain both bands (dual band), so the networks can provide
real-world performance similar to the basic 16 BaseT wired Ethernet
networks used in many offices.
[0092] An aspect of 5G, which differentiates from previous 4G
systems, is the use of NR. NR architecture can be designed to
support multiple deployment cases for independent configuration of
resources used for RACH procedures. Since the NR can provide
additional services than those provided by LTE, efficiencies can be
generated by leveraging the pros and cons of LTE and NR to
facilitate the interplay between LTE and NR, as discussed
herein.
[0093] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment,"
or "an embodiment," means that a particular feature, structure, or
characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is
included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the
phrase "in one embodiment," "in one aspect," or "in an embodiment,"
in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily
all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular
features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any
suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0094] As used in this disclosure, in some embodiments, the terms
"component," "system," "interface," and the like are intended to
refer to, or comprise, a computer-related entity or an entity
related to an operational apparatus with one or more specific
functionalities, wherein the entity can be either hardware, a
combination of hardware and software, software, or software in
execution, and/or firmware. As an example, a component can be, but
is not limited to being, a process running on a processor, a
processor, an object, an executable, a thread of execution,
computer-executable instructions, a program, and/or a computer. By
way of illustration and not limitation, both an application running
on a server and the server can be a component.
[0095] One or more components can reside within a process and/or
thread of execution and a component can be localized on one
computer and/or distributed between two or more computers. In
addition, these components can execute from various computer
readable media having various data structures stored thereon. The
components can communicate via local and/or remote processes such
as in accordance with a signal having one or more data packets
(e.g., data from one component interacting with another component
in a local system, distributed system, and/or across a network such
as the Internet with other systems via the signal). As another
example, a component can be an apparatus with specific
functionality provided by mechanical parts operated by electric or
electronic circuitry, which is operated by a software application
or firmware application executed by one or more processors, wherein
the processor can be internal or external to the apparatus and can
execute at least a part of the software or firmware application. As
yet another example, a component can be an apparatus that provides
specific functionality through electronic components without
mechanical parts, the electronic components can comprise a
processor therein to execute software or firmware that confer(s) at
least in part the functionality of the electronic components. In an
aspect, a component can emulate an electronic component via a
virtual machine, e.g., within a cloud computing system. While
various components have been illustrated as separate components, it
will be appreciated that multiple components can be implemented as
a single component, or a single component can be implemented as
multiple components, without departing from example
embodiments.
[0096] In addition, the words "example" and "exemplary" are used
herein to mean serving as an instance or illustration. Any
embodiment or design described herein as "example" or "exemplary"
is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous
over other embodiments or designs. Rather, use of the word example
or exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete fashion.
As used in this application, the term "or" is intended to mean an
inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless
specified otherwise or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is
intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That
is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then "X
employs A or B" is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances.
In addition, the articles "a" and "an" as used in this application
and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean "one
or more" unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be
directed to a singular form.
[0097] Moreover, terms such as "mobile device equipment," "mobile
station," "mobile," "subscriber station," "access terminal,"
"terminal," "handset," "communication device," "mobile device"
(and/or terms representing similar terminology) can refer to a
wireless device utilized by a subscriber or mobile device of a
wireless communication service to receive or convey data, control,
voice, video, sound, gaming or substantially any data-stream or
signaling-stream. The foregoing terms are utilized interchangeably
herein and with reference to the related drawings. Likewise, the
terms "access point (AP)," "Base Station (BS)," BS transceiver, BS
device, cell site, cell site device, "Node B (NB)," "evolved Node B
(eNode B)," "home Node B (HNB)" and the like, are utilized
interchangeably in the application, and refer to a wireless network
component or appliance that transmits and/or receives data,
control, voice, video, sound, gaming or substantially any
data-stream or signaling-stream from one or more subscriber
stations. Data and signaling streams can be packetized or
frame-based flows.
[0098] Furthermore, the terms "device," "communication device,"
"mobile device," "subscriber," "customer entity," "consumer,"
"customer entity," "entity" and the like are employed
interchangeably throughout, unless context warrants particular
distinctions among the terms. It should be appreciated that such
terms can refer to human entities or automated components supported
through artificial intelligence (e.g., a capacity to make inference
based on complex mathematical formalisms), which can provide
simulated vision, sound recognition and so forth.
[0099] Embodiments described herein can be exploited in
substantially any wireless communication technology, comprising,
but not limited to, wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), global system for
mobile communications (GSM), universal mobile telecommunications
system (UMTS), worldwide interoperability for microwave access
(WiMAX), enhanced general packet radio service (enhanced GPRS),
third generation partnership project (3GPP) long term evolution
(LTE), third generation partnership project 2 (3GPP2) ultra mobile
broadband (UMB), high speed packet access (HSPA), Z-Wave, Zigbee
and other 802.XX wireless technologies and/or legacy
telecommunication technologies.
[0100] The various aspects described herein can relate to New Radio
(NR), which can be deployed as a standalone radio access technology
or as a non-standalone radio access technology assisted by another
radio access technology, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), for
example. It should be noted that although various aspects and
embodiments have been described herein in the context of 5G,
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), and/or Long Term
Evolution (LTE), or other next generation networks, the disclosed
aspects are not limited to 5G, a UMTS implementation, and/or an LTE
implementation as the techniques can also be applied in 3G, 4G, or
LTE systems. For example, aspects or features of the disclosed
embodiments can be exploited in substantially any wireless
communication technology. Such wireless communication technologies
can include UMTS, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wi-Fi,
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), General
Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Enhanced GPRS, Third Generation
Partnership Project (3GPP), LTE, Third Generation Partnership
Project 2 (3GPP2) Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), High Speed Packet
Access (HSPA), Evolved High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+), High-Speed
Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High-Speed Uplink Packet Access
(HSUPA), Zigbee, or another IEEE 802.XX technology. Additionally,
substantially all aspects disclosed herein can be exploited in
legacy telecommunication technologies.
[0101] As used herein, the term "infer" or "inference" refers
generally to the process of reasoning about, or inferring states
of, the system, environment, user, and/or intent from a set of
observations as captured via events and/or data. Captured data and
events can include user data, device data, environment data, data
from sensors, sensor data, application data, implicit data,
explicit data, etc. Inference can be employed to identify a
specific context or action, or can generate a probability
distribution over states of interest based on a consideration of
data and events, for example.
[0102] Inference can also refer to techniques employed for
composing higher-level events from a set of events and/or data.
Such inference results in the construction of new events or actions
from a set of observed events and/or stored event data, whether the
events are correlated in close temporal proximity, and whether the
events and data come from one or several event and data sources.
Various classification procedures and/or systems (e.g., support
vector machines, neural networks, expert systems, Bayesian belief
networks, fuzzy logic, and data fusion engines) can be employed in
connection with performing automatic and/or inferred action in
connection with the disclosed subject matter.
[0103] In addition, the various embodiments can be implemented as a
method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard
programming and/or engineering techniques to produce software,
firmware, hardware, or any combination thereof to control a
computer to implement the disclosed subject matter. The term
"article of manufacture" as used herein is intended to encompass a
computer program accessible from any computer-readable device,
machine-readable device, computer-readable carrier,
computer-readable media, machine-readable media, computer-readable
(or machine-readable) storage/communication media. For example,
computer-readable media can comprise, but are not limited to, a
magnetic storage device, e.g., hard disk; floppy disk; magnetic
strip(s); an optical disk (e.g., compact disk (CD), a digital video
disc (DVD), a Blu-ray DiscTM (BD)); a smart card; a flash memory
device (e.g., card, stick, key drive); and/or a virtual device that
emulates a storage device and/or any of the above computer-readable
media. Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize many
modifications can be made to this configuration without departing
from the scope or spirit of the various embodiments.
[0104] The above description of illustrated embodiments of the
subject disclosure, including what is described in the Abstract, is
not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosed embodiments
to the precise forms disclosed. While specific embodiments and
examples are described herein for illustrative purposes, various
modifications are possible that are considered within the scope of
such embodiments and examples, as those skilled in the relevant art
can recognize.
[0105] In this regard, while the subject matter has been described
herein in connection with various embodiments and corresponding
figures, where applicable, it is to be understood that other
similar embodiments can be used or modifications and additions can
be made to the described embodiments for performing the same,
similar, alternative, or substitute function of the disclosed
subject matter without deviating therefrom. Therefore, the
disclosed subject matter should not be limited to any single
embodiment described herein, but rather should be construed in
breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims below.
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