On-Demand API Provider Instantiation for MEC Resource Efficiency

The patent implements dynamic instantiation of API provider entities based on real-time service requests. The network management system receives instantiation requests from CCF entities, queries availability of required APIs, and dynamically creates or activates API provider entities only when needed. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt service capability to actual demand, avoiding static resource allocation that causes waste while maintaining the ability to provide diverse services when required.

The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the network management system automatically manages the lifecycle of API provider entities. When the CCF entity requests an API, the network management system autonomously determines whether to instantiate a new API provider entity or activate an existing one, manages the instantiation process, and handles resource allocation. This self-service approach ensures service availability through automated response to requests while reducing system complexity by eliminating manual configuration and management overhead.

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring API provider entity templates and metadata in the network management system. Before actual instantiation is needed, the system maintains readiness information including available APIs, entity templates, and deployment configurations. When a service request arrives, the system can rapidly instantiate entities using pre-prepared configurations rather than creating everything from scratch, thus improving resource utilization through on-demand instantiation while minimizing the time penalty of the instantiation process.