Client-Selected Network Slice Switching During Network Sharing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network sharing technologies lack the ability for clients to select or change network slices, resulting in low efficiency of configuring network slices.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that allows a second terminal to display a network slice list, receive user instructions, and switch the network slice of a first terminal, enabling the selection and purchase of target network slices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If network sharing is established with pre-configured services, then connection can be quickly established, but the client cannot select or change network slice types during connection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclient's ability to select and change network slicesVSAvoidnetwork slice configuration system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic network slice selection by allowing the client terminal to choose different network slices after connection is established. The system transitions from static pre-configuration to dynamic selection, enabling the client to switch between different network slice types (eMBB, uRLLC, mMTC) based on real-time service requirements without re-establishing the connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the network service into distinct network slice types (eMBB for enhanced mobile broadband, uRLLC for ultra-reliable low latency communication, mMTC for massive machine type communication). Each slice is independently selectable and configurable, allowing the client to choose specific slice types for different service scenarios while maintaining the overall network sharing connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If network slice types are configured in advance, then configuration process is simple, but the efficiency of configuring network slices during network sharing is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork slice configuration efficiencyVSAvoidtime for selecting and changing network slices
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring multiple network slice types and their parameters in the system before actual use. The available network slices are pre-displayed to the client, and the system prepares the switching mechanisms in advance, so that when the client needs to change slices, the transition can occur rapidly without time-consuming configuration processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system monitors the client's service requirements and provides real-time information about available network slices. The client can query current slice status and receive recommendations, then make informed selection decisions. This feedback loop reduces the time required for slice selection by providing relevant information without requiring the client to manually configure parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4175366B1Network slice switching method, terminal, storage medium, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

The embodiment of the present invention provides a network slice switching method, a terminal, a storage medium and an electronic device. The method includes steps that under the situation that a second terminal has established a connection with a first terminal, the second terminal displays a network slice list, where the network slice list includes a plurality of first network slices, and the first network slices provide a network data service for the second terminal; the second terminal receives a selection instruction, where the selection instruction is used for selecting a target network slice from the network slice list; and the second terminal sends a target identifier of the target network slice to the first terminal so that the first terminal can switch the current network slice into the target network slice. By means of the embodiment of the present invention, the problem that the efficiency of configuring the network slices is low can be solved, and then the effect of improving the network slice configuration efficiency is achieved.