Automatic Network Slicing in 5G for Wired-Like Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G networks lack features like network slicing, reliability, and efficient troubleshooting, which are available in wired networks, and face challenges with variable bandwidth and inconsistent user experiences due to varying device protocols and signal quality.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of automatic network slicing in 5G networks through a system comprising a network device, data center, and service account processor, which allows users to configure parameters for network slices and map applications to suitable slices, enabling SD-WAN policies and troubleshooting data access for enhanced quality of service.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If 5G networks are used to connect virtually everyone and everything, then network capacity and coverage are improved, but reliability and security deteriorate compared to wired networks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies network slicing to segment the 5G network into multiple virtual networks, each with guaranteed performance characteristics. This allows the system to provide wired-network-like reliability for critical applications while maintaining high capacity for general traffic, resolving the contradiction between network capacity and reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If network slicing is implemented in 5G networks, then multiple independent networks can coexist, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated network slice selection and configuration where the system automatically matches applications to appropriate network slices based on their requirements. This self-service mechanism eliminates manual configuration complexity while maintaining high adaptability, as the system autonomously manages the complexity of multiple network slices.
3Ease of operation
If automated network slice selection is implemented, then user experience is improved, but processing requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures network slice parameters and performance characteristics before runtime. During operation, the system performs rapid matching of applications to pre-defined slices based on their requirements, rather than performing complex real-time optimization. This preliminary preparation reduces runtime processing complexity while maintaining improved user experience through appropriate slice selection.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for automatic network slicing in a 5G network are disclosed. Embodiments of the system includes a network device that communicates over at least a 5G network and register on the 5G network. Embodiments also include a data center in communication with at least the 5G network that responds to the network device registering by provisioning a private protocol data unit for a network slice and pushing the private protocol data unit to the network device. Embodiments also include a service account that provides a service account control plane to enable a user to configure parameters for the network slice.