ZTE Applied for Patent Related to Terminal Identity Authentication, the Invention Solves the Problems of Authentication Signaling Interaction Delay and Reliability

March 19 News: According to information from the National Intellectual Property Administration, Zhongxing Telecommunications Co., Ltd. has applied for a patent titled “Terminal Identity Authentication Method and Terminal.” The application publication number is CN121692166A, the application number is CN202411299996.0, the publication date is March 17, 2026, and the application date is September 14, 2024. The inventor is Zhou Mingxiao. The patent agency is Beijing Kangxin Intellectual Property Agency Co., Ltd., with patent agent Liu Xiaoyan. The classification codes are H04W12/069, H04W12/065, H04W12/041, H04L9/08.

The patent abstract states: The embodiment of the invention provides a terminal identity authentication method and terminal. The method includes establishing a signaling connection with a core network element, generating a random value for authentication result generation and an authentication mark for terminal verification; determining the authentication result corresponding to the authentication method based on the random value and a preset first key, and determining an authentication vector based on the authentication result, the random value, and the authentication mark; sending the authentication vector to the core network, so that the core network can perform identity authentication of the UE based on the authentication vector. This embodiment of the invention solves the problem of increased delay caused by frequent signaling interactions during the authentication process in related technologies, and also reduces the reliability issues of signaling connection between the terminal and network elements.

Zhongxing Telecommunications was established on November 11, 1997, and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on November 18, 1997. Its registered address is in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, with offices in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China. It is a major participant in global 5G technology research and standards development, with core businesses covering communication network equipment and devices.

Zhongxing Telecommunications’ main business includes investment in and operation of industrial enterprises, as well as sales of electronic and communication device components. Its industry classification is Communications - Communication Equipment - Communication Network Equipment and Devices, involving integrated communication sensing, core networks, SOC chips, and other sectors.

In terms of operational performance, in 2025, Zhongxing Telecommunications achieved a revenue of 133.895 billion yuan, ranking 1st in the industry with a total number of companies, matching the industry average and median. Its main business segments include carrier networks with 62.857 billion yuan (46.94%), government and enterprise services with 37.222 billion yuan (27.80%), and consumer business with 33.816 billion yuan (25.26%). Net profit was 5.565 billion yuan, also ranking 1st in the industry and matching the industry average and median.

Recent patent applications by Zhongxing Telecommunications are as follows:

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