System and Method for AI / ML Workflow Services and Consumption using SMO Non-Real-Time RIC in ORAN

By implementing methods for registering and accessing AI/ML services on the O-RAN intelligent controller, the O-RAN specifications are enhanced to facilitate AI/ML lifecycle phases, allowing consumer applications to utilize AI/ML services effectively within the O-RAN framework.

JP7864213B2Active Publication Date: 2026-05-22RAKUTEN MOBILE INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
RAKUTEN MOBILE INC
Filing Date
2022-10-12
Publication Date
2026-05-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current O-RAN specifications do not specify procedures for participating in various phases of the AI/ML lifecycle as a service, restricting access to AI/ML services through Non-RT RIC or service producer applications.

Method used

Implement methods and apparatus for registering and joining AI/ML workflow services on the O-RAN intelligent controller (RIC) platform, enabling access through a Non-RT RIC framework, service producer applications, and consumer applications via the R1 interface, defining procedures for accessing AI/ML lifecycle phases.

Benefits of technology

Enables consumer rApps to utilize various phases of the AI/ML lifecycle within the O-RAN framework, facilitating access to AI/ML services and enhancing network performance through improved machine learning capabilities.

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Abstract

A method executed in a processor that runs a first application includes sending an application registration request to a second application provided in an Open Random Access Network (O-RAN) Intelligent Controller (RIC). The method further includes receiving, in response to the application registration request, a registration response from the second application that includes an application ID associated with the first application. The method further includes sending a service registration request to the second application that includes at least (i) an application ID associated with the first application and (ii) a service profile of a service provided by an artificial intelligence (AI) framework that includes a plurality of learning models. The method further includes receiving, in response to the service registration request, a service registration response from the second application that includes a service identifier associated with the service provided by the AI framework.
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