Methods and apparatus for access data recovery from a malfunctioning device

摘要

Methods and apparatus for recovering access data from a malfunctioning device. In one embodiment, trained service personnel are provided a specialized apparatus for retrieving access data from a malfunctioning device. For example, in the instance the device comprises a cellular device having an unrecoverable hardware failure, trained service personnel can connect to the secure element and retrieve the one or more electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs) stored thereon. The eSIMs are then “reclaimed” and reprogrammed/distributed to a new device. In one implementation, security and integrity measures are taken to protect and control distribution of sensitive access data.

主权项

1. A wireless apparatus, comprising:
a communications interface; a power supply; a processor; an electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) adapted to store a plurality of electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs) wherein each eSIM of the plurality of eSIMs enables the wireless apparatus to access a particular cellular network using the communications interface; and a bypass interface, wherein the bypass interface;
comprises a power input, a data input, a data output, and a clock input, andprovides access to the plurality of eSIMs without requiring the communications interface, the power supply, and the processor to be operable.