Blockchain VNF Certification Marketplace
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current techniques for Virtual Network Function (VNF) certification and consumption processes in Network Function Virtualization (NFV) are limited, lacking an open setting that allows all participants access to these processes and results, leading to barriers such as lack of trust, high costs, and slow innovation.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an open and global/private blockchain system for VNF certification and consumption processes, enabling all relevant entities to access and leverage information stored on the blockchain, facilitating transparent and decentralized transactions, bidding, and contracting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current techniques for VNF certification and consumption processes are used, then the processes can be performed with existing infrastructure, but access is limited and trust barriers exist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a blockchain system as an intermediary layer between VNF vendors, CSPs, and certifiers. This blockchain intermediary provides a decentralized, transparent ledger that all participants can access, enabling trustless verification of VNF certifications and consumption processes without requiring direct trust relationships between participants.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the VNF certification and consumption ecosystem into distinct blockchain-based modules: VNF registration, certification verification, consumption tracking, and billing. Each module operates independently on the blockchain, allowing participants to access specific functions while maintaining overall system integrity and transparency.
2Productivity
If traditional VNF certification processes are used, then existing systems can be maintained, but costs are high and innovation is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary registration of VNFs and certifiers on the blockchain before actual certification processes begin. This preliminary action creates a trusted foundation of pre-verified identities and credentials, allowing subsequent certification processes to proceed rapidly without repeated verification steps, thereby reducing overall time and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The blockchain system provides real-time feedback to all participants about certification status, VNF consumption, and billing information. This immediate feedback mechanism eliminates delays associated with traditional batch processing and manual verification, accelerating the overall certification and consumption process while reducing administrative costs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If centralized VNF management is used, then control is maintained, but market accessibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal blockchain platform that serves multiple functions: identity management, certification verification, VNF registration, consumption tracking, and billing. This single multi-functional blockchain system replaces multiple separate centralized management systems, reducing overall architectural complexity while increasing market accessibility and openness.
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AI summary
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing an open and global/private blockchain system for supporting Virtual Network Function (VNF) certification and consumption processes. In operation, a system receives a request by one or more first entities to publish information to an open and global/private blockchain system for one or more VNF certification processes or VNF consumption processes. The system publishes the information to the blockchain system such that the information is stored to a ledger utilizing blockchain technology. Additionally, the system may send at least one notification to one or more second entities indicating that the information has been published to the blockchain system for accessing by the one or more second entities. In addition, the system exposes all relevant information from the open and global/private blockchain and enables 3rd party entities to leverage this information and enhance the system functionality.