WO2025008876A1 - Procédé et système de mise sur liste d'autorisation de dispositifs compatibles avec vowifi - Google Patents

Procédé et système de mise sur liste d'autorisation de dispositifs compatibles avec vowifi Download PDF

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WO2025008876A1
WO2025008876A1 PCT/IN2024/050746 IN2024050746W WO2025008876A1 WO 2025008876 A1 WO2025008876 A1 WO 2025008876A1 IN 2024050746 W IN2024050746 W IN 2024050746W WO 2025008876 A1 WO2025008876 A1 WO 2025008876A1
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Mukesh Singh
Aayush Bhatnagar
Shashi SHEKHAR
Bhupinder Singh
Manohar NADIMINTI
Birendra Singh Bisht
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to the field of wireless communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for white listing only voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible devices.
  • VoIP voice over wireless fidelity
  • Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and advancements.
  • the first generation of wireless communication technology was based on analog technology and offered only voice services.
  • 2G second-generation
  • 3G technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services.
  • 4G fourth-generation
  • 5G fifth-generation
  • wireless communication technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering more services to its users.
  • VoIP voice over wireless fidelity
  • IMEI international mobile equipment identity
  • One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for whitelisting one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices.
  • the method comprises maintaining a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi incompatible user devices at a first server by a maintenance unit in a storage unit.
  • the method further comprises receiving a request related to allowing a connection of one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network at the first server by a transceiver unit from the one or more user devices.
  • the method further comprises generating a decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network at the first server by a generating unit in response to the request based on the list.
  • the method further comprises storing the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices at the first server by a fetching unit in the storage unit in an event an allow decision is generated for white listing the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices.
  • the first server is a session management function (SMF) server.
  • SMS session management function
  • the generation of the decision is based on a comparison of the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received with the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices.
  • the decision is one of an allow decision and a forbid decision.
  • the allow decision is generated in an event the generating unit at the first server allows connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network
  • the forbid decision is generated in an event the generating unit at the first server forbids connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network.
  • the method comprises: searching, by the generating unit at the first server, the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi incompatible devices; and generating, by the generating unit at the first server, one of the allow decision and the forbid decision.
  • the allow decision is generated in an event the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received is found in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices, and the forbid decision is generated in an event the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received is not found in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices.
  • Another aspect of the present disclosure also relates to a system for whitelisting one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices.
  • the system comprises a maintenance unit configured to maintain a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices at the first server in a storage unit.
  • the system further comprises a transceiver unit which is configured to receive a request at the first server from one or more user devices. It is important to note that the request relates to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network.
  • the system further comprises a generating unit which is further configured to generate a decision at the first server.
  • the system further comprises a fetching unit which is configured to store the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices at the first server in the storage unit in an event an allow decision is generated for whitelisting the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user device.
  • Yet another aspect of the present disclosure also relates to a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions for whitelisting one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices.
  • the instructions when executed by one or more units of a system configured for whitelisting the one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices, cause a maintenance unit of said system to maintain a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices at the first server in a storage unit.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a transceiver unit of said system to receive a request at the first server from one or more user devices.
  • the request relates to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a generating unit of said system to generate a decision at the first server. It is important to note that the decision is regarded to allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network in response to the request based on the list.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a fetching unit of said system to store the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices at the first server in the storage unit in an event an allow decision is generated for whitelisting the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user device.
  • Another aspect of the present disclosure also relates to a user equipment for whitelisting one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices
  • the user equipment comprises: a memory; a processor coupled to the memory, the processor is configured to: transmit, to a system, a request related to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network, and receive from the system, a response associated with the request, wherein the response associated with the request is received based on: maintaining, by the system, a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices, generating, by the system, a decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network in response to the request based on the list, and storing, by the system, an international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices in an event an allow decision is generated, for whitelisting the one or more user devices as the one or more VoW
  • FIG. 1 A illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5 th generation core (5GC) network architecture [100A], in accordance with exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 5GC 5 th generation core
  • FIG.1B illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a system [100] for whitelisting VoWiFi compatible devices, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.2 illustrates an exemplary method flow diagram indicating process [200] for whitelisting VoWiFi compatible user devices, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.3 illustrates an exemplary flow chart of a process [300] for whitelisting VoWiFi compatible devices, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device upon which the features of the present disclosure may be implemented in accordance with exemplary implementation of the present disclosure.
  • exemplary and/or “demonstrative” is 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.
  • 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.
  • an “electronic device”, or “portable electronic device”, or “user device” or “communication device” or “user equipment” or “device” refers to any electrical, electronic, electromechanical and computing device.
  • the user device is capable of receiving and/or transmitting one or parameters, performing function/s, communicating with other user devices and transmitting data to the other user devices.
  • the user equipment may have a processor, a display, a memory, a battery and an input-means such as a hard keypad and/or a soft keypad.
  • the user equipment may be capable of operating on any radio access technology including but not limited to IP-enabled communication, Zig Bee, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Near Field Communication, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, VoWiFi etc.
  • the user equipment may include, but not limited to, a mobile phone, smartphone, virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, laptop, a general -purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, mainframe computer, or any other device as may be obvious to a person skilled in the art for implementation of the features of the present disclosure.
  • the user device and/or a system as described herein to implement technical features as disclosed in the present disclosure may also comprise a “processor” or “processing unit”, wherein processor refers to any logic circuitry for processing instructions.
  • the processor may be a general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field Programmable Gate Array circuits, any other type of integrated circuits, etc.
  • DSP Digital Signal Processor
  • the processor may perform signal coding data processing, input/output processing, and/or any other functionality that enables the working of the system according to the present disclosure. More specifically, the processor is a hardware processor.
  • Radio Access Technology refers to the technology used by mobile devices/ user equipment (UE) to connect to a cellular network. It refers to the specific protocol and standards that govern the way devices communicate with base stations, which are responsible for providing the wireless connection. Further, each RAT has its own set of protocols and standards for communication, which define the frequency bands, modulation techniques, and other parameters used for transmitting and receiving data. Examples of RATs include GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), LTE (Long-Term Evolution), and 5G. The choice of RAT depends on a variety of factors, including the network infrastructure, the available spectrum, and the mobile device's/device's capabilities. Mobile devices often support multiple RATs, allowing them to connect to different types of networks and provide optimal performance based on the available network resources.
  • the present disclosure aims to overcome the above-mentioned and other existing problems in the field of wireless communication technology by providing a method and a system for whitelisting VoWiFi compatible devices.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary block diagram representation of 5th generation core (5GC) network architecture, in accordance with exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the 5GC network architecture [100A] includes a user equipment (UE) [ 102a] , a radio access network (RAN) [ 104a] , an access and mobility management function (AMF) [106a], a Session Management Function (SMF) [108a], a Service Communication Proxy (SCP) [110a], an Authentication Server Function (AUSF) [112a], a Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF) [114a], aNetwork Slice Selection Function (NSSF) [116a], a Network Exposure Function (NEF) [118a], a Network Repository Function (NRF) [120a], a Policy Control Function (PCF) [122a], a Unified Data Management (UDM) [124a], an application function (AF) [126a], a User Plane Function (UPF)
  • UE user equipment
  • the User Equipment (UE) [102a] interfaces with the network via the Radio Access Network (RAN) [104a]; the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) [106a] manages connectivity and mobility, while the Session Management Function (SMF) [108a] administers session control; the service communication proxy (SCP) [110a] routes and manages communication between network services, enhancing efficiency and security, and the Authentication Server Function (AUSF) [112a] handles user authentication; the Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF) [114a] for integrating the 5G core network with existing 4G LTE networks i.e., to enable Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G deployments, the Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) [116a], Network Exposure Function (NEF) [118a], and Network Repository Function (NRF) [120a] enable network customization, secure interfacing with external applications, and maintain network function registries respectively; the Policy Control Function (PCF) [122a] develops operational policies, and the Un
  • Radio Access Network (RAN) [104a] is the part of a mobile telecommunications system that connects user equipment (UE) [102a] to the core network (CN) and provides access to different types of networks (e.g., 5G network). It consists of radio base stations and the radio access technologies that enable wireless communication.
  • Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) [106a] is a 5G core network function responsible for managing access and mobility aspects, such as UE registration, connection, and reachability. It also handles mobility management procedures like handovers and paging.
  • Session Management Function [108a] is a 5G core network function responsible for managing session-related aspects, such as establishing, modifying, and releasing sessions. It coordinates with the User Plane Function (UPF) for data forwarding and handles IP address allocation and QoS enforcement.
  • UPF User Plane Function
  • Service Communication Proxy (SCP) [110a] is a network function in the 5G core network that facilitates communication between other network functions by providing a secure and efficient messaging service. It acts as a mediator for service-based interfaces.
  • Authentication Server Function [112a] is a network function in the 5G core responsible for authenticating UEs during registration and providing security services. It generates and verifies authentication vectors and tokens.
  • Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function [114a] is a network function that provides authentication and authorization services specific to network slices. It ensures that UEs can access only the slices for which they are authorized.
  • Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) [116a] is a network function responsible for selecting the appropriate network slice for a UE based on factors such as subscription, requested services, and network policies.
  • Network Exposure Function [118a] is anetwork function that exposes capabilities and services of the 5G network to external applications, enabling integration with third-party services and applications.
  • Network Repository Function (NRF) [120a] is a network function that acts as a central repository for information about available network functions and services. It facilitates the discovery and dynamic registration of network functions.
  • PCF Policy Control Function
  • 122a is a network function responsible for policy control decisions, such as QoS, charging, and access control, based on subscriber information and network policies.
  • Unified Data Management [124a] is a network function that centralizes the management of subscriber data, including authentication, authorization, and subscription information.
  • Application Function (AF) [126a] is a network function that represents external applications interfacing with the 5G core network to access network capabilities and services.
  • UPF User Plane Function
  • Data Network (DN) [130a] refers to a network that provides data services to user equipment (UE) in a telecommunications system.
  • the data services may include but are not limited to Internet services, private data network related services.
  • FIG. IB an exemplary block diagram of a system [100] for whitelisting one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices is shown, in accordance with the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • VoIP voice over wireless fidelity
  • the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices are electronic devices that offers their user(s) a flexibility to make voice calls in areas with poor cellular coverage (and to reduce cellular voice call charges in some cases) by utilizing Wi-Fi networks for voice communication.
  • the VoWiFi compatible devices support making voice calls over Wi-Fi networks instead of relying solely on traditional cellular networks.
  • the VoWiFi compatible devices may include but not limited to smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices equipped with the necessary hardware and software to enable VoWiFi functionality.
  • the system [100] comprises at least one first server [106] having at least one maintenance unit [101], at least one transceiver unit [102], at least one generating unit [103], at least one storage unit [104] and at least one fetching unit [105],
  • the system [100] is implemented in a session management function/facility (SMF) residing at a server in a 5G communication network.
  • SMF session management function/facility
  • the first server [106] is a SMF server (sometimes also referred as SMF).
  • the first server [106] may include a hardware unit that is capable of serving requests and performing various tasks in a networked environment (preferable a 5G communication network).
  • the first server [106] is a server that may encompass different types of hardware configurations and architectures that may be obvious to a person skilled in the art to perform technical functionalities as disclosed in the present disclosure.
  • the first server [106] may also refer to any computing device or system capable of providing services or resources to other devices or users via such devices in the communication network.
  • the first server [106] may perform various tasks such as signal coding, data processing, input/output processing, and any other functionality required to facilitate tasks such as handling requests from client devices, managing network connections, executing applications, managing data storage, and coordinating resource allocation with respect to its designated roles and responsibilities in the communication network that enables the working of the system [100] according to the present disclosure. Since the first server [106] being the SMF server, it is important to note that SMF server plays a crucial role in managing an establishment, modification, and termination of user sessions. It acts as a control point for the user plane, facilitating the routing of user data packets between User Equipment (UE) (such as a communication device including but not limited to a mobile cell phone) and external data networks.
  • UE User Equipment
  • the SMF is responsible for assigning IP addresses to UEs by establishing Quality of Service (QoS) parameters for user sessions and ensuring seamless handovers between different network nodes. Additionally, the SMF enables the implementation of network policies and enforcement of security mechanisms to safeguard user data and network resources. Thus, the SMF plays a central role in optimizing the performance and efficiency of user sessions in the 5G communication network.
  • QoS Quality of Service
  • the storage unit [ 104] (also referred to as “memory unit” and/or “memory”) refers to a machine or computer-readable medium including any mechanism for storing information in a form readable by a computer or similar machine.
  • a computer- readable medium includes read-only memory (“ROM”), random access memory (“RAM”), magnetic disk storage media, optical storage media, flash memory devices or other types of machine-accessible storage media.
  • the storage unit is configured to store a data that is required by one or more units of the system [100] to perform their respective operations.
  • the maintenance unit [101], the generating unit [103], and the fetching unit [105] are processors.
  • the processor may be a general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field Programmable Gate Array circuits, any other type of integrated circuits, etc.
  • the transceiver unit [102] includes a transmitter unit having capabilities to transmit data/signals and a receiver unit having capabilities to receive data/signals.
  • system [100] may comprise multiple such units or the system [100] may comprise any such numbers of said units, as required to implement the features of the present disclosure.
  • the system [100] may reside in a server or a network entity.
  • the system [100] may reside partly in the server/ network entity and partly in the user device.
  • the system [100] is configured for whitelisting one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices, with the help of the interconnection between the components/units of the system [100],
  • the maintenance unit [101] of the system [100] is configured to maintain a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices at the first server [106] in the storage unit [104],
  • the one or more international mobile identifiers may be derived from one or more international mobile equipment identity type allocation codes (IMEI TACs).
  • IMEI TACs international mobile equipment identity type allocation codes
  • the maintenance unit [101] is connected to the transceiver unit [102], wherein the transceiver unit [102] is configured to receive at the first server [106] from the one or more user devices, a request related to allowing a connection of one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network.
  • TAC Type Allocation Code
  • the system [100] at the first server [106] e.g., the SMF server
  • the generating unit [103] is configured to generate a decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network at the first server [106] in response to the request, based on the list.
  • the fetching unit [105] is then configured to store the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices at the first server [106] in the storage unit [104] in an event an allow decision is generated for whitelisting the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices.
  • the generation of the decision is based on a comparison of the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received with the list of the one or more international mobile identifier associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices.
  • the decision is one of an allow decision and a forbid decision. It is emphasized that the allow decision is generated in an event the generating unit [103] at the first server [106] allows connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network while the forbid decision is generated in an event the generating unit [103] at the first server [ 106] forbids connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network.
  • the generating unit [103] for generating the decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network is also configured to search the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi incompatible devices.
  • the allow decision is generated in an event the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received is found in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices, and the forbid decision is generated in an event the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received is not found in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices.
  • a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions for whitelisting one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices.
  • the instructions when executed by one or more units of a system [100] configured for whitelisting the one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices, cause a maintenance unit [101] of said system [100] to maintain a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices at the first server [106] in a storage unit [104],
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a transceiver unit [102] of said system [100] to receive a request at the first server [106] from one or more user devices.
  • the request relates to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a generating unit [103] of said system [100] to generate a decision at the first server [106], It is important to note that the decision is regarded to allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network in response to the request based on the list.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a fetching unit [105] of said system [100] to store the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices at the first server [106] in the storage unit [104] in an event an allow decision is generated for whitelisting the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user device.
  • the method [200] as disclosed by the present disclosure comprises maintaining a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices at a first server [106] by a maintenance unit [101] in a storage unit [104],
  • VoIP voice over wireless fidelity
  • the method [200] as disclosed by the present disclosure comprises receiving from one or more user devices at the first server [106] by a transceiver unit [102], a request related to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network.
  • the method [200] for the generation of the decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network, the method [200] comprises searching by the generating unit [103] at the first server [106], the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi incompatible devices. The method [200] then comprises generating one of the allow decision and the forbid decision by the generating unit [103] at the first server [106] .
  • the allow decision is generated in an event the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received is found in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices while the forbid decision is generated in an event the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices from which the request is received is not found in the list of the one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible devices.
  • the method [200] as disclosed by the present disclosure comprises storing the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices at the first server [106] in the storage unit [104] by a fetching unit [105], in an event the allow decision is generated, for whitelisting the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices.
  • FIG. 3 an exemplary flow chart of a process [300] for whitelisting one or more VoWiFi compatible devices, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.
  • an evolved Packet Data Gateway (ePDG) [302] queries a SMF server [304] by sending a create session request (CSR).
  • CSR create session request
  • the ePDG [302] here refers to a network element for facilitating secure data transmission for one or more user devices in a communication network.
  • the functions of ePDG [302] may include enabling secure and efficient connectivity, QoS policy enforcement for managing traffic, bandwidth and network resources allocation etc. of the one or more user devices in the communication network.
  • the CSR may involve generation of an encrypted request by the ePDG [302], to establish secure communication channels between the ePDG [302] and other network entities. It may be used by the ePDG [302] to authenticate itself to user device(s) for establishment of secure connections thereby ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data transmitted over the communication network.
  • the SMF server [304] maintains a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices. Further, when the one or more user devices (via ePDG [302]) sends the CSR (may also called as attach request) to the SMF server [304] for allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network, the SMF server [304] generates a decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network in response to the request based on the list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices.
  • VoWiFi voice over wireless fidelity
  • the SMF server [304] checks international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices in the CSR for generating the decision. After checking the list for the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices, the SMF server [304] as indicated at [step 3] in FIG. 3 sends to the ePDG [302] a Create Session Response (Success or Reject) based on the checking. Therefore, the SMF server [304] successfully allows or rejects the one or more user devices for the VoWiFi enabled network.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a computing device [1000] (also referred herein as computing system [1000] upon which the features of the present disclosure may be implemented in accordance with exemplary implementation of the present disclosure.
  • the computing device [1000] may also implement a method for whitelisting only voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible devices utilising the system.
  • the computing device [1000] itself implements the method for optimising the network management process using one or more units configured within the computing device [1000], wherein said one or more units are capable of implementing the features as disclosed in the present disclosure.
  • the computing device [1000] may include a bus [1002] or other communication mechanism for communicating information, and a hardware processor [1004] coupled with the bus [1002] for processing information.
  • the hardware processor [1004] may be, for example, a general purpose microprocessor.
  • the computing device [1000] may also include a main memory [1006], such as a random access memory (RAM), or other dynamic storage device, coupled to the bus [1002] for storing information and instructions to be executed by the processor [1004],
  • the main memory [1006] also may be used for storing temporary variables or other intermediate information during execution of the instructions to be executed by the processor [1004], Such instructions, when stored in non-transitory storage media accessible to the processor [1004], render the computing device [1000] into a special -purpose machine that is customized to perform the operations specified in the instructions.
  • the computing device [1000] further includes a read only memory (ROM) [1008] or other static storage device coupled to the bus [1002] for storing static information and instructions for the processor [1004],
  • ROM read only memory
  • a storage device [1010], such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, or solid-state drive is provided and coupled to the bus [1002] for storing information and instructions.
  • the computing device [1000] may be coupled via the bus [1002] to a display [1012], such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), Liquid crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED) display, Organic LED (OLED) display, etc. for displaying information to a computer user.
  • a cursor controller [1016] such as a mouse, a trackball, or cursor direction keys, for communicating direction information and command selections to the processor [1004], and for controlling cursor movement on the display [1012].
  • This input device typically has two degrees of freedom in two axes, a first axis (e.g., x) and a second axis (e.g., y), that allow the device to specify positions in a plane.
  • the computing device [1000] may implement the techniques described herein using customized hard-wired logic, one or more ASICs or FPGAs, firmware and/or program logic which in combination with the computing device [1000] causes or programs the computing device [1000] to be a special-purpose machine.
  • the techniques herein are performed by the computing device [1000] in response to the processor [1004] executing one or more sequences of one or more instructions contained in the main memory [1006], Such instructions may be read into the main memory [1006] from another storage medium, such as the storage device [1010], Execution of the sequences of instructions contained in the main memory [1006] causes the processor [1004] to perform the process steps described herein.
  • hard-wired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with software instructions.
  • the computing device [1000] also may include a communication interface [1018] coupled to the bus [1002],
  • the communication interface [1018] provides a two-way data communication coupling to a network link [1020] that is connected to a local network [1022],
  • the local network [1022] is further connected to a host [1024].
  • the communication interface [1018] may be an integrated services digital network (ISDN) card, cable modem, satellite modem, or a modem to provide a data communication connection to a corresponding type of telephone line.
  • the communication interface [1018] may be a local area network (LAN) card to provide a data communication connection to a compatible LAN.
  • LAN local area network
  • Wireless links may also be implemented.
  • the communication interface [1018] sends and receives electrical, electromagnetic or optical signals that carry digital data streams representing various types of information.
  • the computing device [1000] can send messages and receive data, including program code, through the network(s), the network link [1020] and the communication interface [1018],
  • a server [1030] might transmit a requested code for an application program through the Internet [1028], the ISP [1026], the host [1024], the local network [1022] and the communication interface [1018],
  • the received code may be executed by the processor [1004] as it is received, and/or stored in the storage device [1010], or other non-volatile storage for later execution.
  • the present disclosure relates to a user equipment such as an administrator user equipment for white listing one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices.
  • the user equipment comprises a memory and a processor coupled to the memory.
  • the processor is configured to maintain, at a first server by a maintenance unit in a storage unit, a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices; receive, at the first server by a transceiver unit from one or more user devices, a request related to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network, generate, at the first server by a generating unit, a decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network in response to the request based on the list; and store, at the first server by a fetching unit in the storage unit, an international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices in an event an allow decision is generated, for whitelisting the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices.
  • VoIP voice over wireless fidelity
  • the present disclosure also relates to a user equipment for whitelisting one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices
  • the user equipment comprises: a memory; a processor coupled to the memory, the processor is configured to: transmit, to a system [100], a request related to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network, and receive from the system [100], a response associated with the request, wherein the response associated with the request is received based on: maintaining, by the system [100], a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices, generating, by the system [100], a decision regarding allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network in response to the request based on the list, and storing, by the system [100], an international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices in an event an allow decision is generated, for whitelisting the one or more user devices
  • the present disclosure also relates to a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions for white listing one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices.
  • the instructions when executed by one or more units of a system configured for whitelisting the one or more voice over wireless fidelity (VoWiFi) compatible user devices, cause a maintenance unit of said system to maintain a list of one or more international mobile identifiers associated with the one or more VoWiFi compatible user devices at the first server in a storage unit.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a transceiver unit of said system to receive a request at the first server from one or more user devices.
  • the request relates to allowing a connection of the one or more user devices with a VoWiFi enabled network.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a generating unit of said system to generate a decision at the first server. It is important to note that the decision is regarded to allowing the connection of the one or more user devices with the VoWiFi enabled network in response to the request based on the list.
  • the instructions upon execution further cause a fetching unit of said system to store the international mobile identifier of the one or more user devices at the first server in the storage unit in an event an allow decision is generated for white listing the one or more user devices as the one or more VoWiFi compatible user device.
  • the present disclosure provides a technically advanced solution for whitelisting of VoWiFi compatible devices. Further, implementing the features of the present disclosure enables one to reduce load on a VoWiFi network that is created by connection of VoWiFi incompatible devices. Furthermore, implementing the feature of the present disclosure improves user experience by whitelisting VoWiFi compatible devices. With the help of checking international mobile identifiers of user devices in SMF, an optimization is achieved to identify and bar rogue device(s) from establishing a connection with VoWiFi network thereby leading to reduction in network traffic and improved network performance.

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La présente divulgation concerne un procédé et un système de mise sur liste d'autorisation de dispositifs compatibles avec VoWiFi. La divulgation consiste : à tenir une liste d'identifiants mobiles internationaux associés à au moins un dispositif utilisateur compatible avec VoWiFi ; à recevoir une demande relative à une autorisation de connexion d'au moins un dispositif utilisateur avec un réseau compatible VoWiFi ; à générer une décision relative à l'autorisation de connexion dudit dispositif utilisateur au moins avec le réseau activé par VoWiFi, en fonction de l'identifiant mobile international dudit dispositif utilisateur au moins et de la liste ; et à stocker l'identifiant mobile international dudit dispositif utilisateur au moins, en cas de décision d'autorisation, afin de mettre sur la liste d'autorisation ledit dispositif utilisateur au moins, en tant que dispositif utilisateur compatible avec VoWiFi.
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