18335444. METHODS PROVIDING DYNAMIC NEF TUNNEL ALLOCATION AND RELATED NETWORK NODES/FUNCTIONS simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

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METHODS PROVIDING DYNAMIC NEF TUNNEL ALLOCATION AND RELATED NETWORK NODES/FUNCTIONS

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

[[:Category:Hans Bertil R�nneke of Kungsbacka (SE)|Hans Bertil R�nneke of Kungsbacka (SE)]][[Category:Hans Bertil R�nneke of Kungsbacka (SE)]]

Qian Chen of Mölndal (SE)

Stefan Rommer of Västra Frölunda (SE)

METHODS PROVIDING DYNAMIC NEF TUNNEL ALLOCATION AND RELATED NETWORK NODES/FUNCTIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18335444 titled 'METHODS PROVIDING DYNAMIC NEF TUNNEL ALLOCATION AND RELATED NETWORK NODES/FUNCTIONS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes methods for operating a Session Management Function (SMF) node in a wireless network. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The SMF node receives a request to create a session for a wireless device.
  • In response to the request, the SMF node sends a communication establishment request to an NEF node.
  • The communication establishment request includes information about the User Plane Function (UPF) node, which is responsible for handling the data traffic for the session.
  • The SMF node receives a communication establishment response from the NEF node, which includes information about the tunnel between the UPF node and the NEF node to be used for the session.
  • After receiving the communication establishment response, the SMF node sends a tunnel information update to the UPF node, including the NEF node information for the tunnel.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Wireless network operators can use this technology to efficiently manage sessions for wireless devices in their networks.
  • It can be applied in various wireless communication systems, such as 4G LTE and 5G networks.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The methods described in the patent application solve the problem of establishing and managing sessions for wireless devices in a network.
  • It provides a streamlined process for communication establishment between different network nodes.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The methods improve the efficiency and reliability of session management in wireless networks.
  • It enables seamless communication between different network nodes, ensuring a smooth user experience for wireless device users.
  • The technology simplifies the process of setting up and updating tunnels between network nodes, reducing complexity and potential errors.


Original Abstract Submitted

Methods are provided to operate an SMF node. A request to create a session for a wireless device is received. A communication establishment request is transmitted to an NEF node responsive to receiving the request to create the session for the wireless device, wherein the communication establishment request includes UPF node information for a tunnel between a UPF node and the NEF node to be used for the session for the wireless device. A communication establishment response is received from the NEF node, wherein the communication establishment response includes NEF node information for the tunnel between the UPF node and the NEF node to be used for the session for the wireless device. A tunnel information update is transmitted to the UPF node after receiving the communication establishment response, wherein the tunnel information update includes the NEF node information for the tunnel between the UPF node and the NEF node.

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