Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) Application Instance Registration

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Walter Featherstone of Cirencester (GB)

Haijing Hu of Los Gatos CA (US)

Mona Agnel of Guildford (GB)

Shu Guo of Beijing (CN)

Sudeep Manithara Vamanan of Uttenreuth (DE)

Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) Application Instance Registration - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18605085 titled 'Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) Application Instance Registration

The present application describes improved methods of application instance registration in a Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) system.

Receiving a registration request for a first application instance at a MEC platform device.
Determining that the first application instance is not currently registered.
Allocating a registration identifier for the first application instance.
Transmitting the registration identifier to the first application instance.
Sending a registration notification to a MEC system-level management device.

Potential Applications: - Enhanced management of application instances in MEC systems. - Improved efficiency in registering and tracking application instances.

Problems Solved: - Streamlining the registration process for application instances. - Ensuring accurate tracking and management of multiple application instances.

Benefits: - Increased efficiency in managing application instances. - Enhanced organization and tracking of applications in MEC systems.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Application Instance Registration in MEC Systems" This technology could be valuable for companies utilizing MEC systems to optimize their application management processes, leading to improved performance and resource allocation.

Questions about Application Instance Registration in MEC Systems: 1. How does this technology improve the registration process for application instances in MEC systems? - This technology streamlines the registration process by allocating unique identifiers and notifying management devices.

2. What are the potential benefits of using this method for application instance registration in MEC systems? - The benefits include increased efficiency, accurate tracking, and improved organization of application instances.

Original Abstract Submitted

The present application relates to improved methods of application instance registration in a Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) system, comprising, e.g.: receiving, at a MEC platform device, a registration request for a first application instance; determining, by the MEC platform device, that the first application instance is not presently registered; in response to determining that the first application instance is not presently registered, allocating, by the MEC platform device, a first application instance registration identifier for the first application instance; transmitting, by the MEC platform device, the first application instance registration identifier to the first application instance; and causing, by the MEC platform device, a first application instance registration notification to be sent to a MEC system-level management device. According to some aspects, the MEC platform device may first send a permission request to a MEC system-level management device to request permission to be able to register the first application instance.