Capability Exposure Function Entity for Dedicated Network Creation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current capability exposure architectures in mobile networks are limited to exposing existing network capabilities, unable to provide additional services that exceed the capabilities of the existing network, failing to meet requirements from third-party applications and virtual operators.
Innovation Solution
A capability exposure method and system that creates dedicated networking information based on current network information to instruct the creation of dedicated networks or network elements, allowing for the allocation of additional resources to meet service requirements, by interacting with a Network Orchestrator Function entity to create new network elements or modify existing ones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the capability exposure architecture exposes only existing network capabilities, then the network structure remains simple and stable, but it cannot provide additional services that exceed existing network capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network capability exposure into two distinct parts: the existing network capabilities (exposed through traditional interfaces) and the additional services (provided through a separate service creation module). This allows the system to expose new services without complicating the core network structure, as the service creation module operates independently to generate additional capabilities based on third-party requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a service creation module as an intermediary between the existing network and third-party applications. This module acts as a mediator that translates third-party service requirements into additional network services, allowing the system to provide extended capabilities without directly modifying the core network architecture. The service creation module absorbs the complexity of service customization while preserving the simplicity of the underlying network structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated networking information is created to instruct creation of dedicated networks or network elements, then additional services beyond existing capabilities can be provided, but the network complexity and resource allocation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining a library of network elements and their configurations that can be allocated to third-party services. Instead of creating complex network structures from scratch for each service request, the system prepares standardized network element templates in advance. When a third-party service requires additional capabilities, the service creation module selects and allocates pre-configured network elements, significantly reducing the complexity of real-time resource allocation while maintaining high customization capability.
3Ease of operation
If the system allocates additional resources to meet service requirements, then third-party application requirements can be satisfied, but the network resource management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the service creation module to automatically allocate and manage network resources based on third-party service requirements. The module independently evaluates resource needs, selects appropriate network elements from the pre-configured library, and performs allocation without requiring complex manual intervention or centralized resource management. This automation simplifies resource management while ensuring third-party service requirements are met, as the system serves itself by making intelligent resource allocation decisions based on predefined criteria and available resources.
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AI summary
A capability opening method and system, and a capability opening functional entity. The method comprises: after receiving a requirement of a third party for a mobile network, acquiring current network information; based on the requirement and the current network information, creating private network networking information, wherein the private network networking information is used for instructing the creation of a private network and/or a private network element; and sending the private network networking information to a network arrangement functional entity. The technical solution of the present invention can solve the problem in the related art that capability opening is limited only to the opening of a present network capability, but cannot provide additional services exceeding the present network capability.