View source for 18381886. Management Services for 5G Networks and Network Functions simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=Management Services for 5G Networks and Network Functions=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yizhi Yao of Chandler AZ (US)|Yizhi Yao of Chandler AZ (US)]][[Category:Yizhi Yao of Chandler AZ (US)]]

[[:Category:Joey Chou of Scottsdale AZ (US)|Joey Chou of Scottsdale AZ (US)]][[Category: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 18381886 titled 'Management Services for 5G Networks and Network Functions

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes systems and methods for managing the creation and configuration of 5G networks, Network Functions (NFs), and Network Slice Subnet Instances (NSSIs). 

* The system receives an instantiation or configuration request from a managed entity.
* If the request is for NF instantiation, the system interacts with an NFV MANO system to instantiate a Virtualized Network Function (VNF) and then notifies the NF instantiation and creates a Management and Orchestration Interface (MOI) for the NF.
* If the request is for NF configuration, the system configures the NF and provides a notification.
* If the request is for network instantiation, the system interacts with the system to instantiate a Network Slice (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 using the new VNF, and performs NF configuration.
* If the request is for NSSI creation, the system creates and configures an NF that constitutes the NSSI.

Potential applications of this technology:
* Efficient management and configuration of 5G networks, NFs, and NSSIs.
* Streamlined instantiation and configuration of virtualized network functions.
* Improved orchestration and management of network slices.

Problems solved by this technology:
* Simplifies the process of creating and configuring 5G networks, NFs, and NSSIs.
* Reduces manual effort and potential errors in the instantiation and configuration process.
* Enhances the overall efficiency and effectiveness of network management and orchestration.

Benefits of this technology:
* Faster and more automated creation and configuration of 5G networks, NFs, and NSSIs.
* Improved scalability and flexibility in managing network resources.
* Enhanced network performance and reliability through efficient orchestration and configuration.


==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.



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