18167429. Network Capability Exposure Method, Apparatus, and System simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

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Network Capability Exposure Method, Apparatus, and System

Organization Name

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Fang Yu of Shenzhen (CN)

Yan Li of Beijing (CN)

Network Capability Exposure Method, Apparatus, and System - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18167429 titled 'Network Capability Exposure Method, Apparatus, and System

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method, apparatus, and system for network capability exposure. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The method involves an NEF (Network Exposure Function) receiving a request from an AF (Application Function) for information about a target terminal device.
  • The NEF sends a request to a first network element to obtain an identifier for the target terminal device.
  • The NEF receives the identifier from the first network element.
  • The NEF then sends a request to a second network element to obtain the requested information about the target terminal device.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Network capability exposure can be useful in various telecommunications and networking scenarios.
  • It can be used in network management systems to gather information about specific terminal devices.
  • Application developers can utilize this technology to retrieve necessary information about target devices for their applications.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • This method provides a standardized way for applications to request information about target terminal devices.
  • It simplifies the process of obtaining device information by utilizing network elements.
  • It ensures that the requested information is obtained from the correct network elements.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The method improves efficiency by automating the process of obtaining device information.
  • It enhances interoperability between applications and network elements.
  • It provides a secure and reliable way to access device information.


Original Abstract Submitted

This application discloses a network capability exposure method, apparatus, and system. The method includes: An NEF receives a first request sent by an AF, where the first request includes an address of a target terminal device, and is used to request first information of the target terminal device; sends, to a first network element, a second request including the address, to request a first identifier of the target terminal device; receives the first identifier from the first network element; and sends, to a second network element, a third request including the first identifier, to request the first information.