18570833. APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS simplified abstract (Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy)
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APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Organization Name
Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
Inventor(s)
Christian Mannweiler of Munich (DE)
APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18570833 titled 'APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes a method, apparatus, and computer program for a second network repository function to signal an indication to a first network repository function in a different domain, indicating the capability of network entities in the second domain to perform discovery and selection of network function instances on behalf of entities in the first domain.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Method, apparatus, and computer program for signaling network capability between different domains.
- Enables network entities in one domain to perform functions on behalf of entities in another domain.
- Facilitates efficient communication and coordination between network repositories in different domains.
- Potential Applications:**
- Telecommunications networks
- Cloud computing environments
- Internet of Things (IoT) systems
- Network management and orchestration platforms
- Problems Solved:**
- Streamlining communication between network repositories in different domains
- Enhancing the efficiency of network function discovery and selection processes
- Improving coordination between network entities in separate domains
- Benefits:**
- Increased efficiency in network function instance selection
- Enhanced collaboration between network entities in different domains
- Improved overall network performance and management
- Commercial Applications:**
The technology can be utilized in various industries such as telecommunications, cloud computing, and IoT for optimizing network operations, enhancing communication between different domains, and improving overall network performance.
- Questions about Second Network Repository Function:**
1. How does the signaling process between network repositories in different domains improve network function instance selection? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on network management and orchestration systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided a method for, an apparatus for, and a computer program for a second network repository function for causing an apparatus of the second network repository function to when operating in a second domain: signal an indication to a first network repository function operating in a first domain, the indication indicating whether at least one network entity in the second domain is capable of performing discovery and/or selection of a network function instance in the second domain on behalf of a network entity located in the first domain.
