Telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ) (20240291758). METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING NETWORK ADDRESS PREFIX simplified abstract
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING NETWORK ADDRESS PREFIX
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telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ)
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING NETWORK ADDRESS PREFIX - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240291758 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSIGNING NETWORK ADDRESS PREFIX
The present disclosure describes methods and apparatuses for assigning network address prefixes.
- Control plane function receives a request from a terminal device for assigning a network address prefix.
- It determines if the prefix is assigned by the control plane function or a user plane function.
- If the prefix is assigned by the user plane function, a pfcp session modification request is transmitted to request the user plane function to assign the prefix.
- The user plane function responds with a pfcp session modification response containing the assigned network address prefix.
- The assigned network address prefix is then transmitted back to the terminal device.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in telecommunications networks to efficiently assign network address prefixes to terminal devices. - It can streamline the process of managing network resources and addressing in large-scale networks.
Problems Solved: - Simplifies the process of assigning network address prefixes in complex network environments. - Ensures efficient communication between control plane and user plane functions for seamless network operation.
Benefits: - Improved network management efficiency. - Enhanced communication between network entities. - Streamlined network address assignment processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Network Address Prefix Assignment Technology for Telecommunications Networks" This technology can be utilized by telecommunications companies to optimize network resource allocation and streamline network address assignment processes, leading to improved network performance and customer satisfaction.
Questions about Network Address Prefix Assignment Technology: 1. How does this technology improve network address assignment processes in telecommunications networks? 2. What are the key benefits of using this technology for network management in large-scale environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for assigning network address prefix. a method performed by a control plane function may comprise: receiving, from a terminal device, a request for assigning a network address prefix; determining whether the network address prefix is assigned by the control plane function or a user plane function; transmitting, to the user plane function, a pfcp session modification request for requesting the user plane function to assign the network address prefix, if it is determined that the network address prefix is assigned by the user plane function; receiving, from the user plane function, a pfcp session modification response including an assigned network address prefix; and transmitting the assigned network address prefix to the terminal device. the specific procedure for the terminal device to obtain the network address prefix from a network entity not directly requested by the terminal device may be defined.
