18281635. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SERVICE CONTINUITY simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SERVICE CONTINUITY

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Wenliang Xu of Shanghai (CN)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SERVICE CONTINUITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18281635 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SERVICE CONTINUITY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method and apparatus for service continuity, specifically in the context of application context relocation (ACR).

  • Detecting when ACR is required
  • Setting an information element indicating the type of service continuity in an ACR request message
  • Sending the ACR request message to an edge enabler server

Potential Applications:

  • Mobile networks
  • Edge computing
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices

Problems Solved:

  • Seamless service continuity during application context relocation
  • Efficient communication between edge enabler clients and servers

Benefits:

  • Improved user experience
  • Enhanced reliability of services
  • Optimal utilization of resources


Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for service continuity. A method performed by an edge enabler client comprises detecting that application context relocation (ACR) is required. The method further comprises setting an information element indicating a type of service continuity in an ACR request message. The method further comprises sending the ACR request message to an edge enabler server.