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Device Lifecycle

Overview​

The Bullitt e-BSS platform manages satellite devices throughout their operational lifecycle. Understanding this lifecycle is essential for effectively provisioning, managing, and monitoring your device fleet.

Device Identification​

Each satellite device in the system is uniquely identified by:

  • IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity): The primary identifier used throughout the API
  • ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier): Associated with the SIM card in the device

When referring to devices in API calls, you'll typically use the IMSI as the identifier.

Device States​

Devices in the e-BSS system can exist in different states:

Inactive (Unprovisioned)​

  • Device exists in the system but is not yet activated
  • Cannot connect to the satellite network
  • No billing or data charges apply in this state

Active (Provisioned)​

  • Device is fully activated and can connect to the satellite network
  • Can send and receive messages
  • Can participate in tracking sessions
  • Billing applies based on usage

Device Lifecycle Flow​

The typical lifecycle of a device in the e-BSS system follows these stages:

  1. Assignment: Devices are assigned to a specific organisation
  2. Activation: Devices are activated for use on the satellite network
  3. Configuration: Optional settings like auto-tracking are configured
  4. Operation: Devices connect to the network and generate CDRs during normal operation
  5. Management: Devices may be transferred between organisations as needed
  6. Deactivation: Devices can be temporarily or permanently deactivated

Device Connectivity​

When active, devices go through connection states:

  1. Connected: Device establishes connection to the satellite network
  2. Active Session: Device sends/receives messages or tracking data
  3. Disconnected: Device terminates its connection to the network

Each of these state changes generates corresponding Call Detail Records (CDRs).