Systems, apparatus, and methods for managing information in a smart storage device

摘要

This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for refreshing information stored on a smart storage device. In one aspect a smart storage device is provided that is configured to be coupled to a wireless communications apparatus operating in a wireless communications network. The smart storage device includes a memory configured to store network access information for accessing services of the network. The smart storage device further includes a controller configured to send a message to the wireless communications apparatus including data notifying the wireless communications apparatus of an update to the network access information. The data further includes a command that the wireless communications apparatus suspend an active operation of the wireless communications apparatus and initiate updating information managed by the wireless communications apparatus based on one or more conditions. The updating of the information is based on at least a portion of the updated network access information. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.

主权项

1. A smart storage device configured to be coupled to a wireless communications apparatus operating in a wireless communications network, the smart storage device comprising:
a memory configured to store network access information for accessing services of the wireless communications network; and a controller configured to send an update message to the wireless communications apparatus, the update message comprising data notifying the wireless communications apparatus that an update to the network access information stored by the smart storage device has occurred, the data further comprising a command that the wireless communications apparatus suspend an active operation of the wireless communications apparatus and initiate updating information managed by the wireless communications apparatus, the command comprising a field defining one or more update conditions by which the wireless communications apparatus is required to perform the command if the active operation is at least one of a call or navigating a user interface, the updating of the information based on at least a portion of the updated network access information.