20240048439. Management Services for 5G Networks and Network Functions simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Management Services for 5G Networks and Network Functions
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Joey Chou of Scottsdale AZ (US)
Management Services for 5G Networks and Network Functions - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240048439 titled 'Management Services for 5G Networks and Network Functions
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes systems and methods for managing the creation and configuration of 5G networks, specifically focusing on the instantiation and configuration of network functions (NFs) and network slice instances (NSSIs).
- NF instantiation: When a NF with a virtualized part needs to be instantiated by a virtual network function (VNF), the NFV Management and Orchestration (MANO) system interacts to instantiate the VNF, followed by NF instantiation notification and Management Object Instance (MOI) creation for the NF.
- NF configuration: The NF is configured, and notification is provided regarding the configuration.
- Network instantiation: Upon receiving a network creation request, the system interacts to instantiate a network service (NS) that realizes the network. It then determines if a new VNF associated with the NS has been instantiated, creates an NF (constituting the network) MOI realized by the new VNF, and performs NF configuration.
- NSSI creation: A NF constituting the NSSI is created and configured.
Potential applications of this technology: - Efficient management and configuration of 5G networks. - Streamlining the instantiation and configuration process for NFs and NSSIs. - Enabling dynamic and flexible network creation and configuration.
Problems solved by this technology: - Simplifies the process of creating and configuring NFs and NSSIs in 5G networks. - Reduces manual intervention and automates the instantiation and configuration tasks. - Improves the efficiency and reliability of network management.
Benefits of this technology: - Faster and more efficient deployment of NFs and NSSIs in 5G networks. - Enhanced scalability and flexibility in network creation and configuration. - Improved network management and resource utilization. - Reduced operational costs and increased productivity in managing 5G networks.
Original Abstract Submitted
systems and methods of managing creation and configuration for 5g networks, nfs and nssis are provided. an instantiation or configuration request received from a managed entity respectively instantiates or configures the appropriate element. for nf instantiation, when the nf has a virtualized part to be instantiated by a vnf, interaction with an nfv mano system instantiates the vnf is followed by nf instantiation notification and moi creation for the nf. for nf configuration, the nf is configured and notification provided thereof. for network instantiation, after reception of a network creation request, interaction with the system to instantiate a ns that realizes the network is followed by determination that a new vnf associated with the ns has been instantiated, creation of a nf (constituting the network) moi is realized by the new vnf, and nf configuration. for nssi creation, a nf constituting the nssi is created and configured.
