18186266. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK SLICE INDICATOR simplified abstract (Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.)
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK SLICE INDICATOR
Organization Name
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
Inventor(s)
Samirkumar Patel of Middlesex NJ (US)
Andrew E. Youtz of Princeton NJ (US)
Jeremy Nacer of Boca Raton FL (US)
Lily Zhu of Parsippany NJ (US)
Bharadwaj Vemuri of Bear DE (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK SLICE INDICATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18186266 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK SLICE INDICATOR
The abstract describes a device, such as a User Equipment (UE), that can identify its connection to a wireless network through a specific network slice associated with Quality of Service parameters or Service Level Agreements.
- The device determines the network slice based on a slice identifier from the network interface, traffic attributes, or wireless connection attributes.
- It presents a slice indicator on the user interface to notify the user of the network slice being used for data transmission.
- The device may use the slice indicator to inform the user about the specific network slice in use.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in mobile devices to provide users with information about the network slice they are connected to. - It can help users understand the quality of service they are receiving on their devices.
Problems Solved: - Users may not be aware of the network slice they are connected to, leading to confusion about the quality of service. - Lack of visibility into network slice information can impact user experience and decision-making.
Benefits: - Improved user awareness of network slice usage. - Enhanced user experience through transparent information presentation.
Commercial Applications: - Telecom companies can use this technology to offer premium services based on specific network slices. - Device manufacturers can integrate this feature to enhance user experience and differentiate their products in the market.
Prior Art: - Prior research may exist on network slicing technologies in the telecommunications industry. - Studies on user awareness and understanding of network quality parameters could be relevant.
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing research on network slicing technologies and their impact on user experience. - Studies on the effectiveness of presenting network slice information to users in improving network performance.
Questions about Network Slicing: 1. How does network slicing impact the overall performance of wireless networks? 2. What are the potential security implications of using specific network slices for data transmission?
Original Abstract Submitted
A device, such as a User Equipment (“UE”), may identify that the device is communicatively coupled to a wireless network via a particular network slice. The particular network slice may be associated with a particular set of Quality of Service (“QoS”) parameters, Service Level Agreements (“SLAs”), or the like. The UE may determine the particular network slice based on a slice identifier provided by a network interface of the device, based on attributes of traffic sent or received via the wireless network, and/or based on attributes of a wireless connection between the device and the wireless network. The device may identify a slice indicator associated with the particular network slice, and may present the slice indicator via a user interface of the device. The presented slice indicator may notify a user of the device that the particular network slice is being used for traffic sent or received via the device.
