System and method supporting delivery of network accessible services to connected devices of a local environment

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, monitoring a control plane of a service provider network including messages that facilitate network access by local equipment to subscribed services. A data plane managed by the network and separate from the control plane is also monitored. The data plane facilitates an exchange of user data between the connected devices, the network and the subscribed services. Local equipment are identified based on the monitoring of the control plane, and local network connectivity is established between the processing system and the local equipment. A common communication channel is established between the processing system and the network, wherein network access to the subscribed services is based on an exchange of the user data via the common communication channel. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]The subject disclosure relates to a system and method supporting delivery of network accessible services to connected devices of a local environment.BACKGROUND[0002]There are an expanding number and variety of network-enabled devices that can be used to remotely access applications, services and information, to interact with others, and to monitor or control local and / or remote processes. It is common to have clusters of such connected or smart devices, e.g., at homes, businesses, public places, and so forth. Some clusters can be mobile, e.g., on a user's person, and / or in a user's car, public transportation, and the like. These clusters of devices are sometimes referred to as a local ecosystem, and can go well beyond desktop, laptop, and tablet computers to encompass the full range of endpoints with which humans and / or machines might interact.[0003]Devices are increasingly connected to back-end systems through various networks, but often operate in isol...

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