Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240340658). UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS simplified abstract

UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS

Organization Name

microsoft technology licensing, llc

Inventor(s)

Ronald Mark Parker of Manchester MA (US)

Mark Gordon Libby of Groton MA (US)

Michael Anthony Brown of McKinney TX (US)

Haibo Qian of Frisco TX (US)

Rahul Bose of Westford MA (US)

Alex Xiaoguang Xia of Lexington MA (US)

UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340658 titled 'UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a network function configuration system for efficiently managing configurations in a cloud computing system for a 5G telecommunications network. It utilizes configuration snapshots to update network functions atomically, providing technical advantages over conventional systems.

• Efficiently manages network function configurations in a cloud computing system
• Utilizes configuration snapshots for batch updates to network functions
• Updates are applied atomically for accuracy and flexibility
• Specifically designed for a 5G (and beyond) telecommunications network
• Provides technical advantages over conventional systems

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various industries and scenarios, including:

• Telecommunications networks
• Cloud computing systems
• Mobile packet core networks
• 5G and beyond networks

Problems Solved

The technology addresses several key problems in network function configuration management, such as:

• Efficiently managing numerous configuration changes
• Ensuring accuracy and flexibility in configuration updates
• Simplifying the process of updating network functions in a cloud computing system

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

• Improved efficiency in managing network function configurations
• Accurate and flexible configuration updates
• Atomic application of configuration changes for consistency
• Enhanced performance in cloud computing systems

Commercial Applications

Title: Efficient Network Function Configuration System for 5G Telecommunications Networks This technology can be commercially used in:

• Telecommunications companies
• Cloud service providers
• Network infrastructure companies
• Technology consulting firms

Questions about the Technology

1. How does the network function configuration system ensure the accuracy of configuration updates? 2. What are the technical advantages of using configuration snapshots in batch updates?

Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure relates to a network function configuration system that efficiently, accurately, and flexibly manages network function configurations in a cloud computing system for a 5g (and beyond) telecommunications network. for example, the network function configuration system utilizes configuration snapshots to perform batches of configuration updates atomically to network functions of a mobile packet core that is implemented in a cloud computing system. to illustrate, in a cloud computing system (such as a core network), network functions run in a current state. to modify the configuration snapshot to a desired state, numerous network function configuration changes must often be applied. rather than applying each configuration change individually, the network function system generates a configuration snapshot that stages the configuration changes and atomically applies them to the cloud computing system together, which provides several technical advantages and benefits over conventional systems, discussed in this disclosure.