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OTA (over the air) acronyms

I am working on Java Card (SIM) and I am using OTA Technology. There are some expressions that I do not have a good definition for them.

For instance, when I load an applet on SIM (Subscriber Identity Module), I use BIP or SMS. I know about SMS. But what is BIP?

I appreciate if anyone could describe the following expressions for me:

  1. RFM & RAM
  2. TAR
  3. DAP
  4. BIP

I know that TAR stands for Toolkit Application Reference but I would like the meaning explained.

Solution

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    1. RFM stands for Remote File Management.
      RAM stands for Remote Application Management.

    Both of them are a standard mechanism for remote management of files or Applications(for java card like SIM)--->more information ETSI TS 102 225,226.

    1. TAR stands for Toolkit Application Reference

    This is a form of identification that specifies who can take this package on destination (for destination identification).

    To be addressed, the Toolkit Application needs a first-level application (e.g. GSM, USIM application). More information on TAR can be found in ETSI TS 102 220.

    1. BIP stands for Bearer Independent Protocol

    It is a mechanism by which the terminal provides the UICC with access to the data bearers supported by the terminal and the network.

    This feature enables a UICC to establish a data channel through the handset to a remote server in the network. Depending on UICC / ME capabilities BIP can handle up to 7 open data channels at the same time. For more information ETSI TS 102 223 and Interoperability Stepping Stones (this is a SIM Alliance document).