O-ran focom SMOS framework

The FOCOM SMOS framework addresses the lack of northbound interactions in O-RAN by implementing declarative ProvisioningRequest objects with version control and decoupling, enabling efficient O-Cloud resource management and asynchronous updates, thus enhancing O-RAN Network Function orchestration.

WO2026154190A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-23TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
Filing Date
2026-01-20
Publication Date
2026-07-23

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Technical Problem

The O-RAN functional specifications for FOCOM SMOS lack support for northbound interactions with O-Cloud resources, limiting the ability to lifecycle manage and orchestrate O-RAN Network Functions, and there is a need for an O-RAN compliant FOCOM SMOS NBI to integrate with Nephio's proprietary Northbound Interfaces.

Method used

Implement a FOCOM SMOS framework that supports declarative ProvisioningRequest objects for O-Cloud resource management, providing version control and decoupling between consumer interactions and O-Cloud actuation, enabling batch-style updates and efficient resource orchestration through a GitOps-like interface.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient lifecycle management of O-Cloud resources, supports version-controlled updates, and allows asynchronous batch processing, ensuring seamless integration with O-Cloud infrastructure while maintaining consumer independence from O-Cloud-specific characteristics.

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Abstract

There is provided a method performed by a Federated O-Cloud Orchestration & Management (FOCOM) Service Management and Orchestration Service (SMOS) Consumer. The method comprises: sending, to a FOCOM SMOS Producer, a request to create a draft Provisioning Request instance; and receiving, from the FOCOM SMOS Producer, a draft Provisioning Request revision instance in response to the request to create.
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