5GMS Application Server Selection via Service Class Profiles

The patent introduces an Application Service Provider (ASP) as an intermediary layer between the 5GMS application and the edge infrastructure. The ASP receives service requests, selects appropriate service classes based on requirements, and manages the instantiation and deployment of media services on suitable edge application servers. This intermediary resolves the contradiction by providing specialized media service management capabilities without requiring changes to the underlying 5G edge architecture complexity.

The patent segments the media service management function into distinct service classes (SC), where each SC represents a specific type of media service with defined characteristics and requirements. This segmentation allows the system to handle different media services (e.g., video streaming, audio conferencing, interactive media) independently, improving adaptability while maintaining architectural simplicity through modular service class definitions.

The patent introduces service class parameters that define specific characteristics and requirements for different types of media services. Each service class is characterized by a set of parameters (e.g., bandwidth requirements, latency constraints, processing capabilities) that enable differentiated resource allocation. This parameter-based approach improves live-streaming efficiency by matching services with appropriate edge resources while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized parameter definitions.

The patent applies local quality by assigning specific service class characteristics to different edge application servers based on their capabilities and locations. Each edge server can be optimized for specific types of media services (e.g., video encoding, audio processing, low-latency streaming), allowing the system to achieve high live-streaming efficiency through localized resource optimization without requiring complex global management.