Base-Station UPF Reporting Between RAN and Core Networks

The patent applies universality by using existing standard protocol message structures for multiple purposes. The first message is designed to carry both traditional RAN information and UPF information, allowing the same message format to serve multiple functions in different deployment scenarios, thereby avoiding the need for separate complex reporting mechanisms.

The patent implements dynamics by making the message content adaptable to different deployment scenarios. The first message structure allows dynamic inclusion of UPF information only when needed (when UPF is deployed on base station side), while maintaining compatibility with traditional messaging when UPF is deployed elsewhere, thus providing flexibility without permanent complexity.

The patent merges UPF information reporting with existing standard protocol messages. Instead of creating a separate reporting mechanism, the UPF information is combined into the first message that already exists in the standard protocol, thereby maintaining ease of operation while preventing information loss.

The first message acts as an intermediary carrier that bridges the gap between existing standard protocols and the new requirement for UPF information reporting. It mediates between the RAN device and core network device, transporting UPF information through established communication channels without disrupting existing operations.