18289718. NETWORK FUNCTION SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

NETWORK FUNCTION SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Maria Belen Pancorbo Marcos of Madrid (ES)

Uif Mattsson of Kungsbacka (SE)

Miguel Angel Garcia Martin of Madrid (ES)

Antenio Iniesta Gonzalez of Madrid (ES)

Jesús Ángel De Gregorio Rodriguez of Boadilla del Monte, Madrid (ES)

NETWORK FUNCTION SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18289718 titled 'NETWORK FUNCTION SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT

The abstract describes a method for event subscription management in a communications network by a Network Function producer (NFp) and a Network Function consumer (NFc). The method involves establishing a subscription to an event from the NFc to the NFp and transmitting a notification from the NFp to the NFc to trigger the cancelation of the subscription. Additionally, the method may include triggering a subscription modification at the NFc based on the received notification, which could involve canceling or terminating the subscription with the NFp, removing the subscription context at the NFc, or selecting a different NFp and establishing a new subscription.

• Subscription management method in a communications network
• Involves NFp and NFc
• Establish subscription and trigger cancelation
• Possible subscription modification at NFc
• Can involve canceling, terminating, or selecting a different NFp

Potential Applications: - Telecommunications networks - Internet of Things (IoT) systems - Cloud computing platforms

Problems Solved: - Efficient event subscription management - Seamless communication between NFp and NFc - Flexibility in modifying subscriptions

Benefits: - Improved network performance - Enhanced scalability - Streamlined communication processes

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Event Subscription Management for Communications Networks" This technology can be utilized in telecommunications companies, IoT service providers, and cloud computing firms to optimize event subscription processes, improve network efficiency, and enhance customer experience.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to event subscription management in communications networks, network function virtualization, and network function chaining to understand the evolution of this technology.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest developments in network function virtualization, software-defined networking, and event-driven architecture to enhance the implementation of event subscription management in communications networks.

Questions about Event Subscription Management in Communications Networks:

1. How does this method improve the efficiency of event subscription management in communications networks? 2. What are the key differences between traditional subscription management methods and the approach described in this patent application?

Original Abstract Submitted

A method for event subscription management in a communications network performed by a Network Function producer (NFp) and a Network Function consumer (NFc). The method comprises establishing a subscription to an event from the NFc to the NFp and transmitting from the NFp to the NFc a notification including an indication to trigger the cancelation of the subscription. In some embodiments, the method may further comprise triggering at the NFc a subscription modification based on the received notification. In some embodiments, the subscription modification triggered at the NFc comprises at least one of cancelling or terminating the subscription with the NFp and removing the subscription context at the NFc. In some embodiments, the subscription modification triggered at the NFc comprises at least one of selecting a different NFp and establishing a new subscription to the different NFp.