5G Network API Exposure for On-Demand Resource Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication technologies, such as 4G, do not provide the high-quality, on-demand network services required for applications like cross-reality experiences and IoT, leading to congestion and suboptimal user experiences due to inefficient resource allocation.

Innovation Solution

Exposing 5G wireless communication services through an Application Programming Interface (API) allows users to request and access high-quality network services with guaranteed bit rates and quality of service, enabling improved resource allocation and reduced congestion by dynamically managing 5G network resources based on demand.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If 5G network services are provided without API exposure, then network service quality is improved, but resource allocation efficiency deteriorates and congestion increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork service qualityVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an API as an intermediary layer between applications and the 5G network infrastructure. This API enables applications to dynamically request and manage network resources (bandwidth, latency guarantees, etc.) based on their specific needs, thereby improving resource allocation efficiency while maintaining service quality through programmatic control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional wireless network technologies are used, then device compatibility is improved, but network service quality for demanding applications deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice compatibilityVSAvoidnetwork service quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the network service characteristics (bandwidth, latency, reliability) are not fixed but can be dynamically adjusted based on application requirements. The API allows applications to request specific service levels, enabling traditional devices to access enhanced 5G services when needed while maintaining backward compatibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Stability of the object's composition

If network resources are allocated without on-demand control, then network stability is improved, but responsiveness to application demands deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork stabilityVSAvoidresponsiveness to demand
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where applications can monitor their network performance and dynamically adjust their resource requests through the API. This allows the network to respond to actual application demands in real-time, improving responsiveness while maintaining stability through controlled, programmatic resource allocation adjustments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11917457B2Network application programming interface (API) exposure
Publication Date: 2024.02.27 T MOBILE US INC
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AI summary

Providing access to Fifth Generation (5G) wireless communication services via an Application Programming Interface (API) is described. In an example, a request for 5G wireless communication services associated with a 5G wireless communication service provider can be received via the API. The 5G wireless communication service provider can determine that it can accommodate the request and can cause a notification to be presented via the application, wherein the notification includes an indication that the 5G wireless communication services are available. Based at least in part on receiving an indication of an input associated with the notification, the 5G wireless communication services can provide 5G wireless communication services to a user device via the API.