18464627. NETWORK ACCESS METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
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NETWORK ACCESS METHOD AND APPARATUS
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NETWORK ACCESS METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18464627 titled 'NETWORK ACCESS METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an apparatus that includes a processor and memory with instructions to insert an uplink classifier user plane function network element at a home location. This network element is designed to offload a service flow of a terminal device. When the terminal device moves to a visited location, the apparatus sends the address of the uplink classifier user plane function network element to an intermediate user plane function network element at the visited location to establish a tunnel between them.
- The apparatus includes a processor and memory.
- It inserts an uplink classifier user plane function network element at a home location.
- The network element is responsible for offloading a service flow of a terminal device.
- When the terminal device moves to a visited location, the apparatus sends the address of the network element to an intermediate user plane function network element at the visited location.
- This establishes a tunnel between the intermediate user plane function network element and the uplink classifier user plane function network element.
Potential Applications
- Mobile network optimization
- Seamless handover of terminal devices between different locations
- Efficient offloading of service flows to improve network performance
Problems Solved
- Simplifies the process of offloading service flows from terminal devices
- Enables seamless handover between home and visited locations
- Improves network efficiency and performance
Benefits
- Enhanced user experience with uninterrupted service flow offloading
- Efficient utilization of network resources
- Simplified network management and optimization
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus includes a processor and a memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to insert an uplink classifier user plane function network element at a home location. The uplink classifier user plane function network element is configured to offload a service flow of a terminal device. The apparatus is also caused to, in response to determining the terminal device moved to a visited location, send an address of the uplink classifier user plane function network element to an intermediate user plane function network element at the visited location to establish a tunnel between the intermediate user plane function network element and the uplink classifier user plane function network element.
