Apple inc. (20240137810). Virtualized Network Function Management simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Virtualized Network Function Management
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Virtualized Network Function Management - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Virtualized Network Function Management
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Meghashree Dattatri Kedalagudde of Hillsboro OR (US)
Joey Chou of Scottsdale AZ (US)
Muthaiah Venkatachalam of Beaverton OR (US)
Virtualized Network Function Management - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240137810 titled 'Virtualized Network Function Management
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for managing virtualized network function resources in a network, specifically focusing on mobility management entities (MMEs). Performance measurements are received for MMEs in an MME pool, and if certain thresholds are exceeded, a new MME virtual network function (MME VNF) is instantiated to handle the load.
- Virtualized network function resources managed in a network
- Performance measurements received for MMEs in an MME pool
- Instantiation of a new MME VNF if performance thresholds are exceeded
- User equipment devices connected to the added MME VNF
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in telecommunications networks to efficiently manage and scale mobility management functions, ensuring optimal performance for user equipment devices.
Problems Solved
- Efficient management of virtualized network function resources - Scalability of mobility management entities in a network - Performance optimization for user equipment devices
Benefits
- Improved network performance - Enhanced scalability and flexibility - Cost-effective resource management
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Mobility Management in Telecommunications Networks"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing methods for managing network function resources and scaling network elements based on performance metrics.
What are the potential security implications of implementing this technology?
Implementing this technology could raise concerns about the security of virtualized network function resources and the potential vulnerabilities introduced by dynamically instantiating new network functions based on performance measurements. Network security measures would need to be implemented to protect against potential threats.
How does this technology compare to traditional methods of managing network function resources?
This technology offers a more dynamic and automated approach to managing network function resources compared to traditional methods, which may require manual intervention for scaling network elements. By leveraging performance measurements to trigger the instantiation of new virtual network functions, this technology can optimize resource allocation and improve network efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, virtualized network function resources may be managed in a network. performance measurements may be received for at least one mobility management entity (mme) in an mme pool, or for other network elements. if at least one of the performance measurements exceeds at least one predetermined threshold, instantiation of a new mobility management entity virtual network function (mme vnf) may be requested, and the mme vnf may be instantiated in response to the request. one or more user equipment (ue) devices managed by the mme pool may be connected to the added mme vnf.
