18186428. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK FUNCTION DISCOVERY IN A SEGMENTED NETWORK simplified abstract (Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK FUNCTION DISCOVERY IN A SEGMENTED NETWORK

Organization Name

Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.

Inventor(s)

Shanthala Kuravangi-thammaiah of Keller TX (US)

Emerando M. Delos Reyes of Pleasant Hill CA (US)

Sudhakar Reddy Patil of Flower Mound TX (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK FUNCTION DISCOVERY IN A SEGMENTED NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18186428 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK FUNCTION DISCOVERY IN A SEGMENTED NETWORK

The abstract describes a method involving network repositories in different segments of a network to manage event information and subscriber data efficiently.

• Subscribing to event information from a unified data management function or repository in one network segment.
• Receiving information from a network repository in another segment related to the unified data management function or repository.
• Responding to discovery requests for subscriber information stored in the second segment's unified data management function or repository.

Potential Applications: - Telecom networks - Data management systems - Network function discovery

Problems Solved: - Efficient management of event information - Seamless access to subscriber data - Streamlined network function discovery

Benefits: - Improved data management - Enhanced network efficiency - Better subscriber service

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Network Data Management for Telecom Providers This technology can be used by telecom providers to streamline data management processes, improve network efficiency, and enhance subscriber services. It can lead to cost savings and improved customer satisfaction.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve network efficiency? This method allows for seamless access to subscriber data and efficient management of event information, leading to overall network optimization.

2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond telecom networks? This technology can also be applied in various data management systems where efficient handling of event information and subscriber data is crucial.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method may include subscribing, by a first network repository function (NRF) located in a first segment of a network, to event information associated with a unified data management (UDM) function or a unified data repository (UDR) located in a second segment of the network. The method may also include receiving, by the first NRF and from a second NRF included in the second segment UDM or UDR information associated with the UDM or UDR located in the second segment of the network. The method may further include receiving, at the first NRF, a UDM or UDR discovery request from a network function (NF), wherein the UDM or UDR discovery request is associated with subscriber information stored in a UDM or UDR located in the second segment of the network, and responding, by the first NRF, to the discovery request.