5G EDGAR Capability Discovery for Indexed Media Streaming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G networks lack the capability to receive and respond to capability queries made by applications on edge devices or Application Service Providers, leading to network and server computational overheads, particularly for devices with limited computational resources.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize a 5G edge-dependent augmented reality (EDGAR) device to discover its features through application programming interfaces (APIs), including media encoders, decoders, device capabilities, and hardware specifications, to optimize processing and reduce overheads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional device discovery protocols (MIP, SIP, DHCP) are used for 5G Edgar devices, then device connectivity can be established, but the capabilities and performance of Edgar devices cannot be discovered or verified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by making the Edgar device serve multiple functions: it acts as both a standard 5G device (supporting MIP/SIP/DHCP protocols) and an Edgar-specific device (supporting Edgar protocol for capability discovery). This allows the same device to be discovered and managed through both traditional and Edgar-specific protocols, eliminating information loss without requiring separate device types
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary Edgar protocol layer that sits between the device and the discovery system. This intermediary protocol translates and communicates device capabilities, performance metrics, and operational status in a standardized format that can be understood by the discovery system, thereby recovering the lost information about device capabilities
2Reliability
If Edgar protocol is implemented for device discovery, then capability discovery is enabled, but implementation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the device discovery process into distinct phases: initial connectivity establishment using traditional protocols (MIP/SIP/DHCP), followed by capability discovery using the Edgar protocol. This segmentation allows each protocol to be implemented independently and optimally, reducing overall implementation complexity while maintaining reliability through the Edgar protocol's structured capability verification mechanisms
3Productivity
If comprehensive device capability discovery is implemented, then network optimization is improved, but processing time and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the Edgar device pre-format and advertise its capabilities through the Edgar protocol during the initial discovery phase. This preliminary capability advertisement allows the network to optimize resource allocation and routing decisions before actual data transmission begins, improving network productivity without adding significant time overhead to the discovery process
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AI summary
There is included a method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to control a 5G edge dependent augmented reality (EDGAR) device to discover at least some of features of the 5G EDGAR device; obtain an indexing of the at least some of features of the 5G EDGAR device; and control an implementation of a 5G media streaming (5GMS) service according the indexing of the at least some of features of the 5G EDGAR device.