System and method for providing a gateway-assisted cellular network

Description

1 / 37 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GATEWAY-ASSISTED CELLULAR NETWORK. COPYRIGHT RESERVATION.

[001] A portion of the disclosure in this patent document contains material that is subject to intellectual property rights, such as, but not limited to, copyright, design, trademark, integrated circuit (IC) model design and / or trade dress, belonging to Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) or its affiliates (hereinafter referred to as the owners). The owner does not object to facsimile reproduction by any person of the patent document or patent disclosure as it appears in the patent filings or records of the Patent and Trademark Office, but reserves all rights otherwise. All rights to this intellectual property are fully reserved by the owner. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[002] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a field of wireless networking. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for providing a gateway-assisted cellular network. FUNDAMENTALS

[003] The following description of the related technique is intended to provide basic information regarding the field. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, p. 9 / 55 2 / 37 of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the technique that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be noted that this section is used only to enhance the reader's understanding of the present disclosure and not as admissions of the prior art.

[004] Current fifth-generation (5G) communication technology is developed as part of the 3GPP (3G Generation Partnership Project) and is intended to provide higher peak data speeds of several gigabytes per second (Gbps), ultra-low latency, greater reliability, massive network capacity, higher availability, and a uniform user experience for multiple users. The increased performance and improved efficiency of 5G technology connect new sectors and provide enhanced user experiences. However, while some of the industry's required objectives have been met with the rollout of 5G technology, some issues still need to be addressed, such as those related to accommodating industry verticals, architectures to support private networks, and support for flexible network deployments.

[005] In addition, the available 5G network architecture supports private networks, but only in a rudimentary way. Mechanisms for hosting neutral radio access network (RAN) nodes in Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 10 / 55 3 / 37 a network is not currently available, leading to underutilization and monetization of any spectrum pool. Furthermore, the current 5G architecture does not support coreless operation of radio access nodes that may be “host-neutral” or from a private deployment or a number of other possible combinations of private / public radio access node deployment. Private radio access node deployment requires prior agreements with a macro network operator and prior interoperability with core networks. The available 5G architecture lacks capacity where macro networks / macro core networks receive RAN nodes and make them operational.

[006] There is therefore a need in the art to provide a system and a method that can mitigate the problems associated with conventional systems for hosting RAN nodes. OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[007] Some of the objectives of the present disclosure, at least one form of which is satisfied in the present document, are listed below.

[008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method that supports dynamic association / disassociation between a radio access node (RAN) and a core network via a gateway.

[009] It is an object of the present revelation to provide and a Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 11 / 55 4 / 37 system in which the gateway is used as a spectrum sharing entity through which RAN entities request temporary backhaul services, negotiate spectrum for use by the RAN entity, and other related functions.

[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system whereby all non-permanent or third-party or private RAN entities can access the main network entities through the gateway. SUMMARY

[0011] This section is provided to present certain objects and aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form which are described in more detail below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the main features or scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0012] In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system for providing a gateway-assisted network. The system includes a processor communicatively coupled to the gateway. The system includes a memory operationally coupled to the processor, where that memory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive an authentication request from a radio access node (RAN), where the RAN is identified based on the authentication request. The processor Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 12 / 55 5 / 37 authorizes communication between the RAN and a main network based on the authentication request. The processor transmits one or more capabilities associated with the RAN to the main network. The processor transmits spectrum information from the main network to the RAN based on one or more capabilities. The processor provides access to the main network for one or more users based on the spectrum information.

[0013] In one embodiment, the processor can receive subscription information from one or more users connected to the RAN and provide the subscription information to the main network based on authorized communication.

[0014] In one embodiment, the processor can receive information corresponding to a bandwidth and a count of one or more users connected to the RAN based on authorized communication and transmit the amount of bandwidth and the count of one or more users to the main network.

[0015] In one embodiment, the processor may provide an Internet Service Provider (ISP) service to the main network RAN ​​and negotiate spectrum information with the main network.

[0016] In one embodiment, one or more capabilities may include services that support at least one network of Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 13 / 55 6 / 37 Long-Term Evolution (LTE), a fourth-generation (4G) network, and a fifth-generation (5G) network.

[0017] In one embodiment, the RAN can be configured to authenticate one or more users and transmit the subscription information associated with one or more users to the main network via the processor.

[0018] In one embodiment, the processor can facilitate communication between one or more elements of the management plane in the RAN and the main network.

[0019] In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for providing a gateway-assisted network. The method includes a processor associated with a system receiving an authentication request from a RAN, wherein the RAN is identified based on the authentication request. The method includes the processor authorizing communication between the RAN and a core network based on the authentication request. The method includes the processor transmitting one or more capabilities associated with the RAN to the core network. The method includes the processor transmitting spectrum information from the core network to the RAN based on one or more capabilities. The method includes the processor providing access to the core network to one or more users based on the spectrum information. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 14 / 55 7 / 37

[0020] In one embodiment, the method may include the processor receiving subscription information from one or more users connected to the RAN and providing the subscription information to the main network based on authorized communication.

[0021] In one embodiment, the method may include the processor receiving information relating to a bandwidth and a count of one or more users connected to the RAN based on authorized communication and transmitting the amount of bandwidth and the count of one or more users to the main network.

[0022] In one embodiment, the method may include the provision, by the processor, of an ISP service to the main network RAN ​​and the negotiation of one or more spectrum details with the main network.

[0023] In an embodiment, one or more capabilities may include services that support at least one LTE network, one 4G network, and one 5G network.

[0024] In one embodiment, the method may include authentication, by the RAN, of one or more users and transmission of the signature information associated with one or more users to the main network via the processor.

[0025] In one embodiment, the method may include facilitating, by the processor, communication between one or more elements of the management plane in the RAN and the network. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 15 / 55 8 / 37 main.

[0026] In one aspect, a non-transient computer-readable medium comprising a processor with executable instructions causes the processor to receive an authentication request from a RAN, wherein the RAN is identified based on the authentication request. The processor authorizes communication between the RAN and a core network based on the authentication request. The processor transmits one or more capabilities associated with the RAN to the core network. The processor transmits information from the core network to the RAN based on one or more capabilities. The processor provides access to the core network for one or more users based on spectrum information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed, which, as reference numerals, refer to the same parts in all the different drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, but rather to clearly illustrate the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. Skills in the art will appreciate the disclosure of such drawings. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 16 / 55 9 / 37 include the disclosure of electrical components, electronic components, or circuits commonly used to implement such components.

[0028] Figure 1 illustrates an example of gateway-assisted cellular architecture (100), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 2 illustrates an example of a block diagram (200) of a proposed system (106), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a fifth-generation (5G) isolated private network architecture (300), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figures 4A-4B illustrate examples of shared private 5G network architecture (400A, 400B), according to the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 5 illustrates an example of network slicing of the private 5G architecture (500), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 6 illustrates an example of a User Plan (600) for data flow, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 7 illustrates an example of a representation (700) of a macro network gateway entity, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 8 illustrates an example of representation Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 17 / 55 10 / 37 of an NG-C1 (800) interface used by a base station configured in the RAN for communication with base stations configured in the main network, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 9 illustrates an example of a sequence diagram (900) for mutual authentication and registration between the gateway and the main network, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 10 illustrates an example of a sequence diagram (1000) for sizing base station capabilities, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 11 illustrates an example of a method flow diagram of the proposed system (106), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 12 illustrates an example of a computer system (1200) in which or with which the embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented.

[0040] What precedes should become more evident from the following more detailed description of the revelation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In the following description, for explanatory purposes, several specific details are presented to provide a complete understanding of the modalities of the present revelation. It will be evident, however, that the modalities of the present revelation can be practiced without Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 18 / 55 11 / 37 these specific details. Several features described below can be used independently of each other or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not solve all the problems discussed above or may only solve some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above may not be fully solved by any of the features described in this document.

[0042] The following description provides only exemplary embodiments and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Instead, the subsequent description of exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made to the function and arrangement of the elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.

[0043] Specific details are provided in the following description to provide a complete understanding of the modalities. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the technique that the modalities can be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components can be shown as components in diagram form. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 19 / 55 12 / 37 blocks to avoid obscuring the modalities with unnecessary details. In other cases, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques can be shown without unnecessary details to avoid obscuring the modalities.

[0044] Furthermore, it is observed that the individual modalities can be described as a process described as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations may be executed in parallel or simultaneously. Additionally, the order of operations can be rearranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed, but it may have additional steps not included in a Figure. A process can correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination may correspond to a return from the function to the calling function or to the main function.

[0045] The word exemplifier and / or demonstrative is used in this document to mean to serve as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed in this document is not limited by such examples. Furthermore, any Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, p. 20 / 55 13 / 37 Any aspect or design described herein as exemplary and / or demonstrative should not necessarily be interpreted as preferred or advantageous in relation to other aspects or designs, nor is it intended to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those with common skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms include, has, contains, and other similar words are used in the detailed description or claims, such terms shall be inclusive in a manner similar to the term it comprises as an open transition word, without excluding any additional or other elements.

[0046] Reference throughout this descriptive report to a(1) embodiment or a embodiment or an instance or an(1) instance means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases in a(1) embodiment or in a embodiment in various places throughout this descriptive report do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0047] The terminology used in this document is Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, p. 21 / 55 14 / 37 is used only to describe specific modalities and is not intended to limit disclosure. As used in this document, the singular forms the, a, an, and an are intended to include plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. As will be understood, the terms include and / or that includes, when used in this descriptive report, specify the presence of the declared resources, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other resources, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used in this document, the term and / or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0048] The present disclosure describes an architecture that supports dynamic association / disassociation between a private radio access node (RAN) or a host-neutral RAN node and a core network via a gateway. The gateway provides the necessary security considerations, spectrum negotiation capabilities, payment capabilities, and associated procedures to enable dynamic association / disassociation. Furthermore, gateway-based association between the RAN and the core network can also facilitate mobile radio scenarios where the RAN node can be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 22 / 55 15 / 37 unmanned aerial vehicle). This may include scenarios where the UAV may not have access to the main network for certain periods.

[0049] Various aspects of the present revelation will be explained in detail with reference to Figures 1-11.

[0050] Figure 1 illustrates an example of gateway-assisted cellular architecture (100), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] As illustrated in Figure 1, a RAN (102) can interact with a main network (104) through a gateway (106). Furthermore, the RAN (102) can include one or more inclusion RAN nodes. The RAN (102) can be an enterprise, macro, private, public unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or an ephemeral RAN link to the main network (104). Additionally, the gateway (106) can facilitate the authentication of the RAN (102) using a know-your-customer (KYC) verification, provide data hierarchy exchange, and privacy requirements.

[0052] In one embodiment, one or more interfaces can be configured between the gateway (106) and the RAN (102). A management plane can be configured to provide authorization and authentication for the RAN (102) itself. The management plane can also handle spectrum allocation to the RAN (102) and other related issues concerning the RAN (102). The gateway (106) can support the exchange of Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 23 / 55 16 / 37 Federated artificial intelligence (AI) data for operations, administration, and management (OAM) purposes facilitates interaction between the OAM or management plane elements in the RAN (102) and the main network (104). Additionally, the gateway (106) can act as an entry point to the main network (104). All non-permanent private RAN entities can access the main network (104) through the gateway (106), which can impose new trust relationships. When the private RAN access node does not have spectrum, the gateway (106) can also act as a spectrum sharing entity. The gateway (106) can facilitate the private RAN node requesting temporary backhaul / Internet Service Provider (ISP) services, negotiating spectrum for use, and other related functions.

[0053] In one embodiment, the gateway (106) may also be referred to as a system (106) throughout the revelation that facilitates dynamic association / dissociation between the RAN (102) and the main network (104).

[0054] In one embodiment, the system (106) may receive an authentication request from the RAN (102), wherein the RAN (102) may be identified based on the authentication request. The system (106) may authorize communication between the RAN (102) and the main network (104) based on the authentication request. The system (106) may facilitate Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 24 / 55 17 / 37 communication between one or more elements of the management plane in the RAN (102) and the main network (104). This can ensure authorization of the authentication request.

[0055] In one embodiment, the system (106) may transmit one or more capabilities associated with the RAN (102) to the main network (104). In addition, the system (106) may transmit spectrum information from the main network (104) to the RAN (102) based on one or more capabilities. The one or more capabilities may include, among others, services that support at least one of the following: an LTE (Long Term Evolution) network, a 4G (fourth generation) network, and a 5G (fifth generation) network.

[0056] In one embodiment, the system (106) can provide access to the main network (104) to one or more users based on spectrum information. The system (106) can receive subscription information from one or more users connected to the RAN (102) and provide the subscription information to the main network (104) based on authorized communication. In addition, the system (106) can receive information related to a bandwidth and a count of one or more users who may be connected to the RAN (102) based on authorized communication and transmit the amount of bandwidth and the count of one or more users to the main network (104). The system (106) can provide an Internet service provider (ISP) service to the RAN (102). Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 25 / 55 18 / 37 from the main network (104) and negotiate spectrum information with the main network (104).

[0057] In one embodiment, the system (106) can configure the RAN (102) to authenticate one or more users and transmit the subscription information associated with one or more users to the main network (104).

[0058] Although Figure 1 shows exemplary components of the network architecture (100), in other embodiments, the network architecture (100) may include fewer components, different components, components arranged differently, or additional functional components than represented in Figure 1. Furthermore, or alternatively, one or more components of the network architecture (100) may perform functions described as being performed by one or more other components of the network architecture (100).

[0059] Figure 2 illustrates an example of a block diagram (200) of a proposed system (106), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] Referring to Figure The system (106) may comprise one or more processor(s) (202) which may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuits and / or any devices that process Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 26 / 55 19 / 37 data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, one or more processor(s) (202) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a system memory (204) (106). The memory (204) may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transient computer-readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to create or share data packets on a network service. The memory (204) may include any non-transient storage device, including, for example, volatile memory such as Random-Access Memory (RAM), or Non-Volatile Memory such as Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), flash memory and the like.

[0061] In one embodiment, the system (106) may include an interface (or interfaces) (206). The interface (or interfaces) (206) may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output (I / O) devices, storage devices and the like. The interface (or interfaces) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more system components (106). Examples of such components include, among others, the processing engine(s) (208) and a database (210). Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 27 / 55 20 / 37 wherein the processing engine(s) (208) may include, among others, a data parameter engine (212) and other engine(s) (214). In one embodiment, the other engine(s) (214) may include, among others, a data management engine, an input / output engine or something similar.

[0062] In one embodiment, the processing mechanism(s) (208) may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (e.g., programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing mechanism(s) (208). In the examples described in this document, these combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming of the processing mechanism (or processing mechanisms) (208) may be processor-executable instructions stored on a machine-readable non-transient storage medium, and the hardware of the processing mechanism (or processing mechanisms) (208) may include a processing resource (e.g., one or more processors) to execute these instructions.In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium can store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing mechanism (or processing mechanisms) (208). In these. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 28 / 55 21 / 37 examples, the system (106) may include the machine-readable storage media that stores the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage media may be separate but accessible to the system (106) and the processing resource. In the other examples, the processing mechanism (or processing mechanisms) (208) may be implemented by electronic circuits.

[0063] In one embodiment, the processor (202) can receive an authentication request through the data parameter mechanism (212). The authentication request can be from the RAN (102), wherein the RAN can be identified based on the authentication request. The processor (202) can store the authentication request in the database (210).

[0064] In one embodiment, the processor (202) can authorize communication between the RAN (102) and the main network (104) based on the authentication request. The processor (202) can facilitate communication between one or more elements of the management plane in the RAN (102) and the main network (104). This can guarantee the authorization of the authentication request.

[0065] In one embodiment, the processor (202) can transmit one or more capabilities associated with the RAN (102) to the main network (104). In addition, the processor (202) Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 29 / 55 22 / 37 can transmit spectrum information from the main network (104) to the RAN (102) based on one or more capabilities. The one or more capabilities may include, among others, services that support at least one of the following: a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, a 4G (fourth generation) network, and a 5G (fifth generation) network.

[0066] In one embodiment, the processor (202) can provide access to the main network (104) to one or more users based on spectrum information. The processor (202) can receive subscription information from one or more users connected to the RAN (102) and provide the subscription information to the main network (104) based on authorized communication. In addition, the processor (202) can receive a bandwidth and a count of one or more users who may be connected to the RAN (102) based on authorized communication and transmit the amount of bandwidth and the count of one or more users to the main network (104). The processor (202) can provide an Internet service provider (ISP) service to the RAN (102) of the main network (104) and negotiate spectrum information with the main network (104).

[0067] In one embodiment, the processor (202) can configure the RAN (102) to authenticate one or more users and transmit the signature information associated with one or more users to the main network (104). Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 30 / 55 23 / 37

[0068] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a fifth-generation (5G) isolated private network architecture (300), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] In one embodiment, a private 5G network architecture can be categorized into different deployment options with the level of integration with the mobile operator's public network. This can include an isolated network where the entire private network is owned and operated by one or more users and completely isolated from a public network. Additionally, the private 5G network architecture can also include a shared network, which can be a hybrid configuration that leverages part of the telecommunications service provider's infrastructure. Furthermore, the private 5G network architecture can also include a private network slice within the public network. The private network can be implemented through network slicing. Leveraging operators can use existing public network infrastructure and offer private connectivity through a software-defined network slice.

[0070] As illustrated in Figure 3, in one embodiment, the isolated private 5G network architecture can be hosted and operated by one or more users to ensure complete control of the network. The network can be completely isolated from the public network, minimizing the risk of data breaches. However, the investment in building and operating the infrastructure can be very high and may require operation. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 31 / 55 24 / 37 support by personnel with experience in telecommunications networks. A private, isolated 5G network may be suitable for public safety agencies or large companies with abundant resources and a strong concern for data privacy. For example, public communication systems can be maintained for rescue teams with a private, isolated 5G network configured in a mobile vehicle.

[0071] Figures 4A-4B illustrate examples of shared private 5G network architecture (400A, 400B), according to the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0072] In one embodiment, the shared private 5G network architecture shares the public network infrastructure of a mobile operator to reduce the cost associated with setting up the private 5G network. Depending on a business requirement, one or more users may choose various components to be managed between themselves and the mobile operator.

[0073] As illustrated in Figure 4A, a user plane function (UPF) and Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) can be configured with RAN (402) where a fast and stable connection is required. Furthermore, a business owner can maintain RAN (402) locally, ensuring control over network coverage and quality, facilitating system management. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 32 / 55 25 / 37 by mobile operator.

[0074] As illustrated in Figure 4B, the UPF and MEC can be configured outside the RAN (402) so that one or more users can receive low latency communication.

[0075] Figure 5 illustrates an example of network slicing of the private 5G architecture (500), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] As illustrated in Figure 5, in one embodiment, private 5G network slicing can ensure data isolation and network quality by using an end-to-end private 5G connection provided by the mobile operator's existing infrastructure. This approach may have a lower investment cost for infrastructure, but may lack network control. Furthermore, private 5G network slicing may be suitable for scenarios requiring wide-area deployment, such as smart city Internet of Things (IoT) connections or autonomous driving services. Organizations can lease private bandwidth from the operator, and depending on the type of business, operators can choose different Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to meet their business needs.

[0077] Figure 6 illustrates an example of a User Plan (600) for data flow, according to a Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 33 / 55 26 / 37 modality of the present disclosure.

[0078] As illustrated in Figure 6, the system (106) can utilize a user plane (606) for slow data exchange / Quality of Service (QoS) between the RAN (602) and the gateway (604). The user plane (606) can be a bidirectional configuration / plane of user information and capability that processes the received subscription configuration when the RAN (602) is connected to the gateway (604). A RAN node of the RAN (602) can manage user authentication at the RAN level itself and share a list of users with the gateway (604) for application processing. Furthermore, the RAN node can update user data / subscription information to the gateway (604) even when a user equipment (UE) is authenticated at the gateway (604).

[0079] Figure 7 illustrates an example of a representation (700) of a macro network gateway entity, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0080] As illustrated in Figure 7, in one embodiment, the RAN (702) can support radio access entities, multiple levels of data aggregation, and levels of data breakdown. Furthermore, the RAN (702) can have the capability to distinguish multiple levels of data flow hierarchies, device types, and have the ability to support multiple Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, p. 34 / 55 27 / 37 levels of data breaking mechanisms. Different data flows can be identified by (APNs) or (QCI) or new identifiers that can be provided by application service level / QoS requirements index. In one embodiment, the MEC and UPF can be placed on the RAN node and the gateway (706) can provide a channel for the data path. In addition, the gateway (706) acts as an entry point to a core network (704), where private or third-party RAN entities can access the core network (704) entities through the gateway (706). A public infrastructure (708) (e.g., internet) can be used between the RAN (702) and the core network (704). A management system (710) can be configured to facilitate authentication and authorization of the RAN (702) and the UE (712).

[0081] In one mode, the following procedures can be used by the gateway (706). 1. Know Your Customer (KYC) verification with secure mutual authentication between a RAN node and the main network (704) can be enabled by the gateway (706). 2. The gateway (706) and the spectrum sharing negotiation mechanism of the RAN node can be initiated. 3. The management system (710) can configure the RAN node. 4. Subscriber information exchange mechanisms Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 35 / 55 28 / 37 can be activated between the main network (704) and one or more private RAN nodes via the gateway (706).

[0082] A procedure for integrating a “private RAN entity or a host-neutral RAN node” into the gateway may include the following steps: 1. A "private or host-neutral" RAN entity can look for primary network entities that can help provide services to its users.

[0083] 2. The neutral / private RAN node can first identify itself through the KYC mechanism.

[0084] 3. After the KYC parameters are verified by the gateway entity, the security mechanism can be invoked where the “private or neutral host” node can establish a tunnel between the gateway and the RAN node.

[0085] 4. Once the security procedure is established, the RAN node can provide its capacity information to the main network, and the main network can inform the RAN node about the spectrum bands available for use. Additionally, the main network can download the necessary RAN configuration information, which can then be verified by the RAN entity.

[0086] 5. Additional information may be provided by the private RAN node, such as the “ephemeral status” of the connection, the amount of bandwidth required, the possible Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 36 / 55 29 / 37 number of users that can connect to the RAN during the service period.

[0087] 6. A mechanism for resolving EU credentials can be facilitated using the following steps: a. The RAN node can inform the gateway / main network that user verification should be handled by the RAN node itself. b. The RAN node may prefer to update the main network user list with capabilities / credentials / service subscription information. Additionally, the main network may update this information in the appropriate main network entities, such as a Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Enhanced Subscriber Services (ESS), or Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), so that users can be treated as regular main network users.

[0088] Figure 8 illustrates an example of a representation of an NG-C1 (800) interface used by a base station configured in the RAN for communication with base stations configured in the main network, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] As illustrated in Figure 8, in one embodiment, an NG-C1 (802) interface can be incorporated into the system Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 37 / 55 30 / 37 (106) / gateway (806). The gateway (806) (referred to as SSGW in Figure 8) can interact with the base stations via the NG-C1 interface (802). Through this interface, macro base stations can register with the SSGW as a spectrum owner device and other base stations can register with the SSGW as a spectrum client. The Spectrum client can request additional spectrum from the SSGW. In addition, macro base stations can register with the SSGW as spectrum owners and private network base stations can register with the SSGW as a spectrum client and dynamically request additional spectrum.

[0090] Figure 9 illustrates an example of a sequence diagram (900) for mutual authentication and registration between the gateway and the main network, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0091] As illustrated in Figure 9, the (900) sequence diagram may include the following steps: In step 906: A main network (904) can send a registration request to a gateway (902).

[0092] In step 908: The gateway (902) can accept the registration request and send a confirmation to the main network (904).

[0093] In step 910: The main network (904) can send a complete registration message to the gateway (902) and complete the registration. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 38 / 55 31 / 37

[0094] Figure 10 illustrates an example of a sequence diagram (1000) for sizing base station capabilities, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] As illustrated in Figure 10, the (1000) sequence diagram may include the following steps: In step 1006: A gateway (1002) can send an update about the capacity of one or more base stations (BS) to a main network (1004).

[0096] In step 1008: The main network (1004) can send a BS capacity resizing request to the gateway (1002) based on the approved capacity of one or more base stations (BS).

[0097] In step 1010: The gateway (1002) can send a confirmation response to the main network (1004) based on the approval of the BS capacity resizing request.

[0098] Figure 11 illustrates an example of a method flow diagram of the proposed system (106), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] As illustrated in Figure 11, the method flowchart (1100) may include the following steps: In step 1110: The gNB (1102) can search for and store a nearest gateway (1104). The gNB (1102) can also acquire an address from the gateway (1104). Furthermore, an SCTP link can be established between the gNB (1102) and the gateway. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 39 / 55 32 / 37 (1104).

[00100] In step 1112: gNB (1102) can send a gNB gateway link device capabilities update to gateway (1104).

[00101] In step 1114: The gateway (1104) can create a gNB context and update the gNB capabilities (1102).

[00102] In step 1116: Gateway (1104) can send the GCN capabilities update from link 6 gateway gNB to gNB (1102).

[00103] In step 1118: gNB (1102) can evaluate between the best 6 GCN link and choose the best 6GCN.

[00104] In step 1120: gNB (1102) can send the gNB-gateway configuration request to gateway (1104).

[00105] In step 1122: The gateway (1104) can evaluate the GW admission control to decide on the admissible gNB capacities (1102) and choose the 6CGNs.

[00106] In step 1124: The gateway (1104) can send a configuration response from gNB-gateway to gNB (1102).

[00107] In step 1126: The gNB (1102) can assess the permitted gNB and 6GCN capacities and the permitted 6GCNs and determine if it is okay to proceed.

[00108] In step 1128: gNB (1102) can send a 6GCN connectivity request from the gNB gateway to the Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, pages 40 / 55 33 / 37 gateway (1104).

[00109] In step 1130: the gateway (1104) can send an initial context configuration request gateway6GCN to a 6GCN-1 (1106).

[00110] In step 1132: The gateway (1104) can send an initial context configuration request gateway6GCN to a 6GCN-N (1108).

[00111] In step 1134: 6GCN-1 (1106) can send an initial context configuration response gateway6GCN to gateway (1104).

[00112] In step 1136: 6GCN-N (1108) can send an initial context configuration response gateway6GCN to gateway (1104).

[00113] In step 1138: Gateway (1104) can send a 6GCN connectivity response from gateway gNB to gNB (1102).

[00114] In step 1140: The gateway (1104) can be successfully connected to 6GCN-1 (1106) and 6GCN-N (1108).

[00115] Figure 12 illustrates an exemplary computer system (1200) in which or with which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented.

[00116] As shown in Figure 12, the computer system (1200) may include an external storage device (1210), a bus (820), a main memory (1230), a read-only memory Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 41 / 55 34 / 37 (1240), a mass storage device (1250), a communication port (or communication ports) (1260), and a processor (1270). A person skilled in the art will find that the computer system (1200) may include more than one processor and communication ports. The processor (1270) may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present disclosure. The communication port(s) (1260) may be any of an RS232 port for use with a dial-up modem-based connection, a 10 / 100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. The communication port(s) (1260) can be chosen depending on the network, such as a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), or any network to which the computer system (1200) connects.

[00117] In one embodiment, the main memory (1230) may be Random Access Memory (RAM) or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. The read-only memory (1240) may be any static storage device (or static storage devices), for example, but not limited to, a programmable read-only memory (PROM) chip for storing information. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, pp. 42 / 55 35 / 37 static, for example, initialization or basic input / output system (BIOS) instructions for the processor (1270). The mass storage device (1250) may be any current or future mass storage solution that can be used to store information and / or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, for example, with Universal Serial Bus (USB) and / or Firewire interfaces).

[00118] In one embodiment, the bus (1220) can communicatively couple the processor(s) (1270) with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. The bus (1220) can be, for example, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) / Extended PCI (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) bus, USB, or similar, to connect expansion cards, drives, and other subsystems, as well as other buses, such as a front-side bus. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, page 43 / 55 36 / 37 (FSB, from the English front side bus), which connects the processor (1270) to the computer system (1200).

[00119] In another embodiment, the operator and administrative interfaces, for example, a display, keyboard and cursor control device, may also be coupled to the bus (1220) to support direct operator interaction with the computer system (1200). Other operator and administrative interfaces may be provided through network links connected via the communication port (or communication ports) (1260). Components described above are intended only to exemplify various possibilities. The aforementioned exemplary computer system (1200) shall in no way limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[00120] Although considerable emphasis has been placed in this document on preferred modalities, it will be appreciated that many modalities can be made and that many changes can be made to the preferred modalities without departing from the principles of revelation. These and other changes to the preferred modalities of revelation will be apparent to experts in the technique of revelation contained in this document, whereby it should be clearly understood that the preceding descriptive matter should be implemented only as illustrative of revelation and not as a limitation. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, pp. 44 / 55 37 / 37 ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[00121] This disclosure provides the necessary security considerations, spectrum trading capabilities, payment capabilities, and associated procedures and mechanisms for a gateway-assisted cellular network.

[00122] The present disclosure provides an architecture that supports dynamic association / dissociation between a private radio access node (RAN) and a core network via a gateway.

[00123] The present disclosure provides a gateway that acts as a spectrum sharing entity through which RAN entities can request temporary backhaul / Internet service provider (ISP) services, negotiate spectrum for use, and other related functions. Petition 870250104082, dated 11 / 13 / 2025, pages 45 / 55

Claims

1 / 5 CLAIMS 1. System (106) for providing a gateway-assisted network, the system (106) characterized in that it comprises: a processor (202) communicatively coupled to the gateway; a memory (204) operatively coupled to the processor (202), wherein said memory (204) stores instructions which, when executed by the processor (202), cause the processor (202) to: receive an authentication request from a radio access node (RAN) (102), wherein the RAN (102) is identified based on the authentication request; authorize communication between the RAN (102) and a core network (104) based on the authentication request; transmit one or more capabilities associated with the RAN (102) to the core network (104); transmit spectrum information from the core network (104) to the RAN (102) based on one or more capabilities; and provide access from the main network (104) to one or more users based on spectrum information.

2. System (106), according to claim 1, Petition 870250088011, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 25 / 30 2 / 5 characterized in that the processor (202) must receive signature information from one or more users connected to the RAN (102) and provide the signature information to the main network (104) based on authorized communication.

3. System (106), according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor (202) must receive information corresponding to a bandwidth and a count of one or more users that are connected to the RAN (102) based on authorized communication and transmit the amount of bandwidth and the count of one or more users to the main network (104).

4. System (106), according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor (202) must provide an Internet Service Provider (ISP) service to the RAN (102) of the main network (104) and negotiate spectrum information with the main network (104).

5. System (106), according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more capabilities comprise services that support at least one of: a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, a fourth-generation (4G) network and a fifth-generation (5G) network.

6. System (106), according to claim 2, characterized in that the RAN (102) is configured to authenticate one or more users and transmit the signature information associated with one or more users to the main network (104) through the processor (202).

7. System (106), according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor (202) must facilitate communication between one or more elements of the management plane in the RAN (102) and in the main network (104).

8. Method for providing a gateway-assisted network, the method characterized in that it comprises: receiving, by a processor (202) associated with a system (106), an authentication request from a radio access node (RAN) (102), wherein the RAN (102) is identified based on the authentication request; authorizing, by the processor (202), communication between the RAN (102) and a core network (104) based on the authentication request; transmitting, by the processor (202), one or more capabilities associated with the RAN (102) to the core network (104); transmitting, by the processor (202), spectrum information from the core network (104) to the RAN (102) based on one or more capabilities; and providing, by the processor (202), access from the core network (104) to one or more users based on the spectrum information.

9. Method, according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises receiving, by the processor (202), signature information from one or more users connected to the RAN (102) and providing the signature information to the main network (104) based on authorized communication.

10. Method, according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises receiving, by the processor (202), information corresponding to a bandwidth and a count of one or more users that are connected to the RAN (102) based on authorized communication and transmitting the amount of bandwidth and the count of one or more users to the main network (104).

11. Method, according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises providing, by the processor (202), an Internet Service Provider (ISP) service to the RAN (102) of the main network (104) and negotiating spectrum information with the main network (104).

12. Method (106), according to claim 8, characterized in that one or more capabilities comprise services that support at least one of: a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, a fourth-generation (4G) network and a fifth-generation (5G) network.

13. Non-transient computer-readable medium, characterized in that it comprises a processor with executable instructions, causing the processor to: Petition 870250088011, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 28 / 30 5 / 5 receive an authentication request from a radio access node (RAN) (102), wherein the RAN (102) is identified based on the authentication request; authorize communication between the RAN (102) and a core network (104) based on the authentication request; transmit one or more capabilities associated with the RAN (102) to the core network (104); transmit spectrum information from the core network (104) to the RAN (102) based on one or more capabilities; and provide access from the core network (104) to one or more users based on the spectrum information. Petition 870250088011, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pages 29 / 30

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