Method and device for embedded SIM provisioning

1. A server device comprising:

a first interface configured to transmit a request message for requesting a profile from a profile generation server, and to receive a plurality of packets associated with installation of the profile, in response to the request message;

a processor configured to generate an image file from the plurality of packets;

an authentication module configured to perform authentication with the profile generation server and authenticate an electronic device including an embedded SIM (eSIM); and

a second interface configured to transmit the image file to the electronic device, if the electronic device is authenticated.

2. The server device of claim 1 , wherein the first interface is further configured to transmit a request message for requesting a plurality of profiles, and to receive a plurality of packets corresponding to the plurality of profiles.

3. The server device of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module is further configured to authenticate the electronic device using a pre-defined key set or a jig.

4. The server device of claim 1 , further comprising a profile management module configured to manage at least one of installation, deletion, activation, and inactivation of the profile.

5. The server device of claim 4 , wherein the profile management module is further configured to transmit a plurality of packets transmitted from the profile generation server to the electronic device in an over the air (OTA) manner.

6. The server device of claim 1 , wherein the second interface is further configured to transmit a command permitting the electronic device to enter a test profile installation mode.

7. The server device of claim 1 , wherein the request message comprises at least one of a profile identifier (ID), an amount of the profile, mobile network operator (MNO) information, an ID of the profile generation server, and a profile type.

8. The server device of claim 1 , wherein the first interface is further configured to receive the plurality of packets from the profile generation server using a dedicated line.

9. The server device of claim 1 , wherein the second interface is further configured to transmit the image file to the electronic device using a wired cable.

10. The server device of claim 1 , wherein the authentication module is further configured to authenticate the profile generation server using a pre-defined key set.

11. An embedded SIM (eSIM) provisioning method comprising:

transmitting a request message for requesting a profile;

receiving a plurality of packets associated with installation of a profile, from a profile generation server, in response to the request message;

generating an image file corresponding to the profile from the plurality of packets;

authenticating an electronic device including an eSIM and on which the profile is to be installed; and

transmitting the image file to the electronic device, if the electronic device is authenticated.

12. The eSIM provisioning method of claim 11 , wherein the request message is for requesting a plurality of profiles, and

wherein receiving the plurality of packets comprises receiving a plurality of packets corresponding to the plurality of profiles.

13. The eSIM provisioning method of claim 11 , further comprising transmitting a command permitting the electronic device to enter a test profile installation mode.

14. The eSIM provisioning method of claim 11 , further comprising managing at least one of installation, deletion, activation, and inactivation of the profile.

15. The eSIM provisioning method of claim 11 , wherein the request message comprises at least one of a profile identifier (ID), an amount of the profile, mobile network operator (MNO) information, an ID of a profile generation server, and a profile type.

16. An electronic device comprising:

an authentication module configured to authenticate a server transmitting a profile to the electronic device;

a memory configured to store data received from the server authenticated by the authentication module;

an embedded SIM (eSIM) on which the profile is installed; and

a processor configured to initiate a process of installing the profile on the eSIM using an image file, based on whether an input event is received.

17. The electronic device of claim 16 , wherein the processor is further configured to receive authentication information processed by the authentication module as the input event.

18. The electronic device of claim 16 , wherein the processor is further configured to identify a type of the received data as the input event.

19. The electronic device of claim 16 , further comprising an input/output interface configured to receive a user input associated with installation of the profile,

wherein the processor is further configured to receive the user input as the input event.

20. The electronic device of claim 16 , wherein if the input event is not received, the processor is further configured to install the profile, based on a plurality of packets received from the server.