Proximus has been granted a patent for a subscriber information authentication system that verifies device authorization for user accounts. The method involves comparing network and device information to ensure the device matches the registered user profile, utilizing SS7 protocols for network queries. GlobalData’s report on Proximus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Device authentication for network-accessible services using subscriber information
The patent US12052258B2 outlines a computer-implemented method for conducting device verification checks in response to user requests for access to network-accessible services. The process begins with the receipt of a user request linked to a user profile that includes a subscriber identifier associated with a mobile telecommunication subscription. The method involves obtaining a hardware identifier from the user's mobile device and querying a telecommunication network for network-derived information related to either the subscriber or hardware identifier. A comparison is then made between the network-derived identifier and the other identifier to determine a match, which informs a verification check that ultimately leads to an authorization indication for the user request.
Additionally, the patent details various scenarios for enhancing the verification process. This includes the option to receive user credentials such as a username and password or a one-time passcode, which are compared against stored user profile information. The subscriber identifier can be linked to the user profile during registration or through subsequent requests to associate subscriber information. The hardware identifiers referenced in the claims may include international mobile subscriber identities (IMSIs) or international mobile equipment identities (IMEIs). The method aims to ensure secure access to network services by validating the user's identity through multiple identifiers and verification steps.
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