18278722. NEW METHOD FOR EXTERNAL PARAMETER PROVISIONING FOR AN AF SESSION simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
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NEW METHOD FOR EXTERNAL PARAMETER PROVISIONING FOR AN AF SESSION
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Emiliano Merino Vazquez of Leganés (ES)
NEW METHOD FOR EXTERNAL PARAMETER PROVISIONING FOR AN AF SESSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18278722 titled 'NEW METHOD FOR EXTERNAL PARAMETER PROVISIONING FOR AN AF SESSION
The present disclosure introduces a method for an Application Function (AF) to efficiently handle external parameters during a session by transmitting a request to a Network Exposure Function (NEF) containing information about one or more User Equipments (UEs), including those that have not yet established a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session.
- The method involves transmitting a request to a Network Exposure Function (NEF) containing information about one or more User Equipments (UEs).
- The information includes a UE ID for a specific UE, a group UE ID for multiple UEs, or a UE indication for any UE, along with optional conditions defining geographic zones and time windows.
- This approach allows the AF to dynamically adapt to different UEs' needs and statuses, improving efficiency and flexibility in handling sessions.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in telecommunications networks to enhance the management of AF sessions, particularly in scenarios where UEs may not have established PDU sessions yet.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the challenge of efficiently managing external parameters for AF sessions, especially when dealing with UEs that have not established PDU sessions.
Benefits: The method improves the efficiency and flexibility of AF sessions, allowing for dynamic adaptation to different UEs' needs and statuses.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable for telecommunication companies looking to optimize the management of AF sessions in their networks, potentially leading to improved user experiences and network performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the efficiency of handling external parameters for AF sessions? 2. What are the potential benefits of dynamically adapting to different UEs' needs and statuses during sessions?
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide external parameters for an Application Function (AF) session in a more efficient and dynamic manner. A method of operation of the AF comprises transmitting a request to a Network Exposure Function (NEF). Herein, the request comprises information indicating one or more User Equipments (UEs). Herein, the one or more UEs may include a UE that has not established a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session yet. The information indicating the one or more UEs includes a UE ID for a specific UE, a group UE ID for multiple UEs, or a UE indication indicating any UE, and optionally includes one or more conditions defining geographic zones and/or time windows.
