18612016. Multi-Access Edge Computing Slicing simplified abstract (Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy)
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Multi-Access Edge Computing Slicing
Organization Name
Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
Inventor(s)
Dinh Thai Bui of Chatenay Malabry (FR)
Simone Bolettieri of Pisa (IT)
Raffaele Bruno of Livorno (IT)
Multi-Access Edge Computing Slicing - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18612016 titled 'Multi-Access Edge Computing Slicing
The abstract describes an apparatus that manages an application service using a management web portal. It allows users to request application services with specific service level agreements from a catalogue and communicate with an application service management function. This function translates the service level agreement to an application slice specification and triggers the creation of an application slice instance.
- Manages application services using a management web portal
- Requests application services with specific service level agreements from a catalogue
- Communicates with an application service management function
- Translates service level agreements to application slice specifications
- Triggers the creation of application slice instances
Potential Applications: - Cloud computing services - Network management systems - Telecommunication services
Problems Solved: - Streamlining the process of requesting and managing application services - Ensuring service level agreements are met efficiently - Simplifying communication with application service management functions
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in managing application services - Enhanced user experience in requesting services - Better compliance with service level agreements
Commercial Applications: - Service providers offering cloud computing or network management services could utilize this technology to streamline their operations and improve customer satisfaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the management of application services? 2. What are the key advantages of using a management web portal for requesting services?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in cloud computing and network management systems to enhance the functionality of this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one non-transitory memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: manage an application service using a management web portal; request, using the management web portal, the application service with a given service level agreement from a catalogue of offered application services; and communicate, using the management web portal, with an application service management function; wherein the application service management function is configured to translate the service level agreement of the requested application service to a specification of an application slice, and to trigger a creation of an application slice instance by contacting an application slice management function.
