NETWORK FUNCTION SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT

Organization Name

telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Maria Belen Pancorbo Marcos of Madrid (ES)

Uif Mattsson of Kungsbacka (SE)

Miguel Angel Garcia Martin of Madrid (ES)

Antenio Iniesta Gonzalez of Madrid (ES)

Jesús Ángel De Gregorio Rodriguez of Boadilla del Monte, Madrid (ES)

NETWORK FUNCTION SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240250883 titled 'NETWORK FUNCTION SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT

The abstract describes a method for event subscription management in a communications network by a network function producer (NFP) and a network function consumer (NFC). The method involves establishing a subscription to an event from the NFC to the NFP and transmitting a notification from the NFP to the NFC to trigger the cancellation of the subscription. Additionally, the method may include triggering a subscription modification at the NFC based on the received notification, which could involve canceling or terminating the subscription with the NFP, removing the subscription context at the NFC, or selecting a different NFP and establishing a new subscription to the different NFP.

Method for event subscription management in a communications network
Involves NFP and NFC
Establish subscription from NFC to NFP
Transmit notification from NFP to NFC to trigger subscription cancellation
NFC can trigger subscription modification based on notification
Modification may include canceling or terminating subscription, removing subscription context, or selecting a different NFP

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various communication networks, such as telecommunications, IoT, and cloud computing, to efficiently manage event subscriptions between network functions.

Problems Solved

1. Streamlining event subscription management in communications networks 2. Facilitating seamless communication between NFPs and NFCs 3. Enhancing flexibility in modifying subscriptions based on network requirements

Benefits

1. Improved efficiency in managing event subscriptions 2. Enhanced communication between network functions 3. Flexibility to adapt subscriptions to changing network conditions

Commercial Applications

Title: Enhanced Event Subscription Management for Communication Networks This technology can be utilized by telecommunications companies, IoT service providers, and cloud computing platforms to optimize event subscription processes, improve network performance, and enhance overall communication reliability.

Prior Art

Further research can be conducted in the field of event subscription management in communications networks to explore existing technologies and solutions that address similar challenges and functionalities.

Frequently Updated Research

Stay updated on the latest advancements in event subscription management technologies in communications networks to leverage cutting-edge solutions for efficient network operation and enhanced user experience.

Questions about Event Subscription Management

How does this method improve communication between network function producer and consumer?

This method enhances communication by enabling efficient event subscription management and seamless interaction between the NFP and NFC.

What are the key benefits of triggering subscription modifications at the NFC based on notifications from the NFP?

Triggering subscription modifications allows for dynamic adjustments to subscriptions, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in the network environment.

Original Abstract Submitted

a method for event subscription management in a communications network performed by a network function producer (nfp) and a network function consumer (nfc). the method comprises establishing a subscription to an event from the nfc to the nfp and transmitting from the nfp to the nfc a notification including an indication to trigger the cancelation of the subscription. in some embodiments, the method may further comprise triggering at the nfc a subscription modification based on the received notification. in some embodiments, the subscription modification triggered at the nfc comprises at least one of cancelling or terminating the subscription with the nfp and removing the subscription context at the nfc. in some embodiments, the subscription modification triggered at the nfc comprises at least one of selecting a different nfp and establishing a new subscription to the different nfp.