System white box device utilized in conjunction with intelligent terminal

Abstract

A system white box device utilized in conjunction with an intelligent terminal is provided. The system white box device includes a controller, a memory, and an SIM unit. The controller provides support for management of the memory and call of the SIM unit. The memory provides a physical medium for storing data and an application of the intelligent terminal. The SIM unit provides security support for operation of the application and the system of the intelligent terminal.

Claims

1. A system white box device utilized in conjunction with an intelligent terminal, comprising: a controller; a memory; and a subscriber identity module (SIM) unit, wherein both the memory and the SIM unit are connected to the controller; the controller is connected to the intelligent terminal in a case that the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the intelligent terminal; the memory comprises a data storage space, an application storage space, and a system storage space, wherein an application is installed in the application storage space, and a system is installed in the system storage space; and the system white box device is configured to implement at least one of a system access function, an application access function, a data storage function, a data transmission function or a data access function, wherein in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the system access function, the controller is configured to receive a system access instruction from the intelligent terminal, and send the system access instruction to the SIM unit; the SIM unit is configured to authenticate the system access instruction, and send a third authentication result of the system access instruction to the controller; the controller is further configured to send the third authentication result to the intelligent terminal; the intelligent terminal is configured to output a prompt message comprising the third authentication result in a case that the third authentication result indicates unsuccessful authentication; and the intelligent terminal is further configured to send a system access instruction to the controller and the controller is further configured to execute the system access instruction in a case that the third authentication result indicates successful authentication.

2. The system white box device according to claim 1, wherein the data storage function comprises at least one of a data direct storage function and a data encryption storage function.

3. The system white box device according to claim 2, wherein in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the data direct storage function, the controller is configured to receive data sent by the intelligent terminal and send the data to the data storage space.

4. The system white box device according to claim 2, wherein in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the data encryption storage function, the controller is configured to receive data sent by the intelligent terminal, and send the data to the SIM unit; the SIM unit is configured to encrypt the data and send the encrypted data to the controller; and the controller is further configured to send the encrypted data to the data storage space.

5. The system white box device according to claim 1, wherein in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the data transmission function, the controller is configured to receive data sent by the intelligent terminal and send the data to the SIM unit; the SIM unit is configured to encrypt the data and send the encrypted data to the controller; and the controller is further configured to send the encrypted data to the intelligent terminal, wherein the intelligent terminal sends the encrypted data to a target terminal.

6. The system white box device according to claim 1, wherein in a case that the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the intelligent terminal, the SIM unit is connected to the intelligent terminal.

7. The system white box device according to claim 1, wherein the system white box device is connected to the intelligent terminal in a pluggable manner.

8. The system white box device according to claim 1, wherein in a case that the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the intelligent terminal, the system white box device is arranged inside or outside a housing of the intelligent terminal.

9. The system white box device according to claim 1, wherein the intelligent terminal is any one of a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a headset and an Internet of Things terminal, wherein the Internet of Things terminal is any one of a camera, a vehicle-mounted intelligent terminal, an intelligent three-meter and an industrial control terminal.

10. The system white box device according to claim 1, wherein the intelligent terminal comprises a control module, wherein the controller is connected to the control module.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) In order to more clearly illustrate technical solutions in embodiments of the present disclosure or in the conventional technology, the drawings to be used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology are briefly described below. Apparently, the drawings in the following description show only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and other drawings may be obtained by those skilled in the art from the drawings without any creative work.

(2) FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a system white box device utilized in conjunction with an intelligent terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

(3) FIG. 2a is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a system access function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

(4) FIG. 2b is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing an application access function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

(5) FIG. 2c is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data direct storage function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

(6) FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data encryption storage function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

(7) FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data transmission function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

(8) FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data access function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

(9) FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing connection between the system white box device and an intelligent terminal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

(10) As described above, currently, the cost of customizing and developing an intelligent terminal is high, and the security of accessing the intelligent terminals is poor.

(11) It is found by the inventor from research that, production efficiency of the intelligent terminal can be improved and a cost of the intelligent terminal can be reduced by promoting generalization and standardization of hardware, and decoupling standardization and customization. In view of this, a system white box device utilized in conjunction with an intelligent terminal is proposed. The system white box device includes a controller, a memory and a subscriber identity module (SIM) unit. Both the memory and the SIM unit are connected to the controller. The controller is connected to the intelligent terminal in a case that the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the intelligent terminal. The memory includes a data storage space, an application storage space, and a system storage space. An application is installed in the application storage space. A system is installed in the system storage space. Programs may be configured in the memory based on various requirements. Therefore, the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the intelligent terminal, so that configuration requirements for hardware and software of the intelligent terminal itself can be greatly reduced, and functions can be implemented by a general-purpose intelligent terminal. Therefore, it is unnecessary to customize and develop an intelligent terminal for specific use requirements, thereby reducing the cost of the intelligent terminal. In addition, the system is installed in the system white box device. The intelligent terminal is required to pass security authentication of the SIM unit when accessing the system, so that operation of the application is secure. Therefore, compared with the conventional technology, the security of accessing the intelligent terminal can be improved by utilizing the system white box device in conjunction with the intelligent terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

(12) The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure are described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure hereinafter, so that those skilled in the art can better understand the technical solutions of the present disclosure. It is apparent that the described embodiments are only some rather than all embodiments of the present disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present disclosure without any creative work fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

(13) White box refers to decoupling between software (for example, data, application and system) and hardware (intelligent terminal). Particularly, a system white box refers to decoupling between systems and an intelligent terminal. That is, the systems are all installed in a white box device and are not installed in the intelligent terminal.

First Embodiment

(14) Reference is made to FIG. 1, which is a schematic structural diagram of a system white box device utilized in conjunction with an intelligent terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(15) As shown in FIG. 1, the system white box device utilized in conjunction with an intelligent terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a controller 101, a memory 102, and a subscriber identity module (SIM) unit 103. The memory 102 may include a data storage space 1021, an application storage space 1022, and a system storage space 1023. Both the memory 102 and the SIM unit 103 are connected to the controller 101. In a case that the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the intelligent terminal, the controller 101 is connected to the intelligent terminal. In an example, the controller 101 may communicate with the intelligent terminal by utilizing a data transmission protocol of SD3.0, or a data transmission protocol with a transmission rate higher than that of SD3.0, for example, a data transmission protocol of SD7.0. With a data transmission protocol having a high transmission rate, a data transmission rate between the system white box device and the intelligent terminal can meet interaction requirements of the user during operation of the system and operation of the application.

(16) It should be noted that, the controller 101 is configured to provide support for management of the memory 102 and call of the SIM unit 103. The memory 102 is configured to provide a physical medium for storing data and an application of the intelligent terminal. The SIM unit 103 is configured to provide support for encryption and security authentication of the data of the intelligent terminal.

(17) In addition, the memory 102 is further configured to provide a physical medium for presetting and installation of the application of the intelligent terminal. The SIM unit 103 is configured to provide security support for operation of the application. The memory 102 is configured to provide a physical medium for presetting and installation of a system of the intelligent terminal. The SIM unit 103 is further configured to provide security support for operation of the system. It should be noted that the memory according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can meet various storage requirements rather than being limited to data storage. In an example, data is stored in the data storage space 1021, the application is installed in the application storage space 1022, and the system is installed in the system storage space 1023.

(18) In the technical solutions of the present disclosure, the intelligent terminal refers to a terminal device which is capable of computing, storing and communicating, and is provided with a sensor and an input and output interface. In an example, the intelligent terminal may be a portable intelligent terminal such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a headset. Alternatively, the intelligent terminal may be an Internet of Things terminal. A type of the intelligent terminal is not limited herein.

(19) In an example, the Internet of Things terminal may be any one of a camera, a vehicle-mounted intelligent terminal, an intelligent three-meter (including an intelligent water meter, an intelligent electric meter, and an intelligent gas meter), or an industrial control terminal.

(20) For the system white box device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, white box indicates that the intelligent terminal is utilized in conjunction with the system white box device, and thus data and an application that are originally required to be stored in the intelligent terminal can be stored in the system white box device, an application originally required to be installed and run in the intelligent terminal can be installed in the system white box device, and a system originally required to be installed and run in the intelligent terminal can be installed in the system white box device. That is, the system white box device causes the intelligent terminal connected to the system white box device to be white-boxed.

(21) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the system is installed in the system storage space of the memory 102 of the system white box device, such that an environment in which the system is installed and operates is changed. A file, a program, data and the like that are related to system access and are originally stored in the intelligent terminal are transferred to the system white box device, thereby reducing a load of the intelligent terminal and reducing configuration requirements for hardware and software of the intelligent terminal. Further, the system white box device is crucial and valuable in a process of system access. An SIM card of the system white box device ensures the security of the system white box device when implementing the system access function.

(22) For example, in a case that the intelligent terminal is the mobile phone, data, an application and a system in the mobile phone are stored in the memory of the system white box device. A hardware unit (SIM unit) with security authentication in the system white box device can protect the data and the application in the mobile phone. Since the system in the mobile phone is installed in the memory of the system white box device, the user is required to be permitted through the security authentication of the SIM unit to access the system. In a case that the mobile phone is lost, nobody except the user can crack the security authentication of the SIM unit, thereby protecting the security of the data, the application and the system in the mobile phone.

(23) The system white box device is configured to implement at least one of a system access function, an application access function, a data storage function, a data transmission function and a data access function.

(24) Next, the system access function, the application access function, the data storage function, the data transmission function and the data access function implemented by the system white box device are respectively described. In the following description, the Internet of Things terminal is taken as an example of the intelligent terminal for illustration. It should be understood that the intelligent terminal that can be utilized in conjunction with the system white box device is not limited to the Internet of Things terminal.

(25) (1) System Access Function

(26) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the system access function, the controller is configured to receive a system access instruction from the Internet of Things terminal and send the system access instruction to the SIM unit; the SIM unit is configured to authenticate the system access instruction and send a third authentication result of the system access instruction to the controller; and the controller is configured to send the third authentication result to the Internet of Things terminal. The Internet of Things terminal is configured to output a prompt message including the third authentication result in a case that the third authentication result indicates unsuccessful authentication. The Internet of Things terminal is configured to send a system access instruction to the controller and the controller is further configured to execute the system access instruction in a case that the third authentication result indicates successful authentication.

(27) Reference is made to FIG. 2a, which is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a system access function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. To facilitate understanding, a system operation trigger module is introduced in the present disclosure to illustrate the technical solutions of the present disclosure. It should be noted that the system operation trigger module has no independent physical hardware, and is arranged in the system white box device. The system operation trigger module is used for the user to trigger the system access instruction. In an embodiment, the user may initiate an access instruction to the system by triggering this module on a screen of an Internet of Things terminal.

(28) As shown in FIG. 2a, the method for implementing a system access function by the system white box device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include the following steps S901 to S910.

(29) In S901, the system operation trigger module sends a system access instruction to a control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(30) In S902, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the system access instruction to the controller of the system white box device.

(31) In S903, the controller of the system white box device sends the system access instruction to the SIM unit.

(32) In S904, the SIM unit of the system white box device authenticates the system access instruction.

(33) In S905, the SIM unit of the system white box device sends a third authentication result to the controller.

(34) In S906, the controller of the system white box device sends the third authentication result to the control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(35) In S907, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal initiates a system access instruction to the controller of the system white box device in case of successful authentication.

(36) In S908, the controller of the system white box device executes the system access instruction.

(37) In S909, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal feeds back the third authentication result to the system operation trigger module in case of unsuccessful authentication.

(38) In S910, the system operation trigger module re-initiates a system access instruction.

(39) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the system in the Internet of Things terminal is installed in the memory of the system white box device. Therefore, security authentication is performed by the SIM unit in the system white box device every time the system is to be accessed, thereby improving security of the Internet of Things terminal.

(40) (2) Application Access Function

(41) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the application installed in the application storage space includes a target application. In order to facilitate the description, application access for the target application is taken as an example to describe the application access function according to the present disclosure.

(42) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the application access function for the target application, the controller is configured to receive an application access instruction corresponding to the target application from the Internet of Things terminal, and send the application access instruction to the SIM unit; the SIM unit is configured to authenticate the application access instruction, and send a second authentication result of the application access instruction to the controller; and the controller is further configured to send the second authentication result to the Internet of Things terminal. The Internet of Things terminal is configured to output a prompt message including the second authentication result in a case that the second authentication result indicates unsuccessful authentication. The Internet of Things terminal is configured to send an application access instruction corresponding to the target application to the controller and the controller is further configured to execute the application access instruction in a case that the second authentication result indicates successful authentication.

(43) Reference is made to FIG. 2b, which is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing an application access function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(44) As shown in FIG. 2b, the method for implementing an application access function by the system white box device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include the following steps S701 to S710.

(45) In S701, a target application of an Internet of Things terminal sends an application access instruction to a control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(46) In S702, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the application access instruction to the controller of the system white box device.

(47) In S703, the controller of the system white box device sends the application access instruction to the SIM unit.

(48) In S704, the SIM unit of the system white box device authenticates the application access instruction.

(49) In S705, the SIM unit of the system white box device sends a second authentication result to the controller.

(50) In S706, the controller of the system white box device sends the second authentication result to the control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(51) In S707, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal initiates an application execution instruction to the controller of the system white box device in case of successful authentication.

(52) In S708, the controller of the system white box device executes the application access instruction.

(53) In S709, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal feeds back the second authentication result to the target application of the Internet of Things terminal in case of unsuccessful authentication.

(54) In S710, the target application of the Internet of Things terminal re-initiates an application access instruction.

(55) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the application in the Internet of Things terminal is installed in the memory of the system white box device. Therefore, security authentication is performed by the SIM unit in the system white box device every time the application is to be accessed, thereby improving security of the Internet of Things terminal.

(56) (3) Data Storage Function

(57) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, in consideration of high security requirement for data of some Internet of Things terminals currently, the data storage function implemented by the system white box device may include at least one of a data direct storage function and a data encryption storage function.

(58) The data direct storage function and the data encryption storage function are described below with reference to FIGS. 2c and 3 respectively.

(59) In a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the data direct storage function, the controller is configured to receive data sent by the Internet of Things terminal and send the data to the memory.

(60) Reference is made to FIG. 2c, which is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data direct storage function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(61) As shown in FIG. 2c, the method for implementing the data direct storage function by the system white box device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include the following steps S201 to S204.

(62) In S201, a sensor of the Internet of Things terminal collects data.

(63) In S202, the sensor of the Internet of Things terminal sends the collected data to a control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(64) In S203, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the data to the controller of the system white box device.

(65) In S204, the controller of the system white box device sends the data to the memory.

(66) In a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the data encryption storage function, the controller is configured to receive data sent by the Internet of Things terminal and send the data to the SIM unit; the SIM unit is configured to encrypt the data and send the encrypted data to the controller; and the controller is further configured to send the encrypted data to the memory. It should be noted that the controller sends the encrypted data to the data storage space of the memory.

(67) Reference is made to FIG. 3, which is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data encryption storage function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(68) As shown in FIG. 3, the method for implementing the data encryption storage function by the system white box device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include the following steps S301 to S307.

(69) In S301, a sensor of the Internet of Things terminal collects data.

(70) In S302, the sensor of the Internet of Things terminal sends the collected data to a control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(71) In S303, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the data to the controller of the system white box device.

(72) In S304, the controller of the system white box device sends the data to the SIM unit.

(73) In S305, the SIM unit of the system white box device encrypts the data.

(74) In S306, the SIM unit of the system white box device sends the encrypted data to the controller of the system white box device.

(75) In S307, the controller of the system white box device sends the encrypted data to the memory.

(76) It can be seen from the above two kinds of data storage functions that, the system white box device of the present disclosure can meet not only requirements of some Internet of Things terminals for direct storage of data, but also requirements of some Internet of Things terminals for encryption storage of data without changing hardware configurations of the system white box device. Therefore, it is unnecessary to customize and develop an Internet of Things terminal for specific use requirements, thereby reducing the cost of the Internet of Things terminal.

(77) (4) Data Transmission Function

(78) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the data transmission function, the controller is configured to receive data sent by the Internet of Things terminal and send the data to the SIM unit; the SIM unit is configured to encrypt the data and send the encrypted data to the controller; and the controller is further configured to send the encrypted data to the Internet of Things terminal, so that the Internet of Things terminal sends the encrypted data to a target terminal. It should be noted that the controller sends the encrypted data to the data storage space of the memory.

(79) Reference is made to FIG. 4, which is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data transmission function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(80) As shown in FIG. 4, the method for implementing the data transmission function by the system white box device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include the following steps S401 to S409.

(81) In S401, a sensor of the Internet of Things terminal collects data.

(82) In S402, the sensor of the Internet of Things terminal sends the collected data to a control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(83) In S403, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the data to the controller of the system white box device.

(84) In S404, the controller of the system white box device sends the data to the SIM unit.

(85) In S405, the SIM unit of the system white box device encrypts the data.

(86) In S406, the SIM unit of the system white box device sends the encrypted data to the controller of the system white box device.

(87) In S407, the controller of the system white box device sends the encrypted data to the control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(88) In S408, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the encrypted data to a communication module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(89) In S409, the communication module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the encrypted data to a target terminal.

(90) (5) Data Access Function

(91) In the embodiment of the present disclosure, in a case that the system white box device is configured to implement the data access function, the controller is configured to receive an access instruction sent by the Internet of Things terminal, and send the access instruction to the SIM unit, where the access instruction is sent from a visiting terminal to the Internet of Things terminal; the SIM unit is configured to authenticate the access instruction and send a first authentication result to the controller; and the controller is further configured to send the first authentication result to the Internet of Things terminal. In a case that the first authentication result indicates unsuccessful authentication, the Internet of Things terminal is configured to feed back the first authentication result to the visiting terminal. In a case that the first authentication result indicates successful authentication, the Internet of Things terminal is configured to send an access permission instruction to the controller, and the controller is further configured to perform an access operation in response to the access permission instruction.

(92) Reference is made to FIG. 5, which is a schematic diagram showing signaling of a method for implementing a data access function by the system white box device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(93) As shown in FIG. 5, the method for implementing the data access function by the system white box device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include the following steps S501 to S512.

(94) In S501, a visiting terminal sends an access instruction to a communication module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(95) In S502, the communication module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the instruction to a control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(96) In S503, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the instruction to the controller of the system white box device.

(97) In S504, the controller of the system white box device sends the instruction to the SIM unit of the system white box device.

(98) In S505, the SIM unit of the system white box device authenticates the instruction.

(99) In S506, the SIM unit of the system white box device sends an authentication result to the controller of the system white box device.

(100) In S507, the controller of the system white box device sends the authentication result to the control module of the Internet of Things terminal.

(101) In S508, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal sends the authentication result to the communication module.

(102) In S509, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal initiates an access instruction to the controller of the system white box device in case of successful authentication.

(103) In S510, the controller of the system white box device executes the access instruction.

(104) In S511, the control module of the Internet of Things terminal feeds back the authentication result to the visiting terminal in case of unsuccessful authentication.

(105) In S12, the visiting terminal re-initiates an access instruction.

(106) It can be seen from the detailed description of the data storage function, the data transmission function and the data access function implemented by the system white box device that, the SIM unit may be connected to the Internet of Things terminal in a case that the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the Internet of Things terminal. It should be noted that the SIM unit is connected to the Internet of Things terminal, thereby sending the encrypted data or the encrypted authentication result to the Internet of Things terminal. In an example, the SIM unit communicates with the Internet of Things terminal by utilizing 7816 communication protocol.

(107) In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the system white box device may be connected to the Internet of Things terminal in a pluggable manner, in order to further expand a range of application of the system white box device and improve flexibility of utilization of the system white box device. In this way, the Internet of Things terminal can be flexibly connected to the system white box device. For example, one system white box device may be connected to multiple Internet of Things terminals so as to implement multiple functions. Alternatively, one Internet of Things terminal may be connected to multiple system white box devices, thereby realizing data sharing among different Internet of Things terminals.

(108) In the embodiments of the present disclosure, in a case that the system white box device is utilized in conjunction with the Internet of Things terminal, the system white box device may be arranged inside or outside a housing of the Internet of Things terminal, which is not limited herein.

(109) It can be seen from the detailed description of the data storage function, the data transmission function and the data access function implemented by the system white box device that, the Internet of Things terminal may further include a control module. The controller of the system white box device may be connected to the control module so as to receive data or an instruction sent by the control module or send data or an instruction to the control module. In addition, the Internet of Things terminal may further include a sensor for collecting data. The Internet of Things terminal may further include a communication module for communicating with other device and the system white box device. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing connection between the system white box device and an Internet of Things terminal. As shown in FIG. 6, both a sensor 201 and a communication module 203 of the Internet of Things terminal are connected to a control module 202. The control module 202 is connected to the controller 101 of the system white box device. The communication module 203 is further connected to the SIM unit 103 of the system white box device.

(110) It can be seen from the above that, with the technical solutions according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, a system white box device including a controller, a memory and an SIM unit is connected to an Internet of Things terminal, such that a part of functions of the Internet of Things terminal are implemented by a universal system white box device. Therefore, it is unnecessary to customize and develop an Internet of Things terminal for specific use requirements, thereby reducing the cost of the Internet of Things terminal. In addition, the application access function is ensured by the SIM unit of the system white box device, such that the security of accessing the Internet of Things terminal can be improved.

(111) It should be noted that the embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive way, each of which emphasizes the differences from others, and the same or similar parts among the embodiments can be referred to each other. Since the device and system disclosed in the embodiments are substantially similar to the method therein, the description thereof is relatively simple, and for relevant matters, references may be made to the description of the method. The above device and system embodiments are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the component displayed as a unit may or may not be a physical unit, that is, may be located in one place, or may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the modules may be selected based on actual requirements to achieve the object of the technical solutions in the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement the technical solutions without any creative work.

(112) Only an implementation of the present disclosure is described above. However, the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any changes or replacements that may be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure should fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure should be defined by the claims.