Concurrent Network Slice Provisioning for Data Prioritization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telecommunications technologies limit software applications to provisioning a single network slice for data packet communication, which restricts data transmission reliability and bandwidth optimization.
Innovation Solution
The system and method enable provisioning of multiple network slices, such as URLLC and eMBB slices, for concurrent use by an application, utilizing a data prioritization schema to optimize data transmission based on predefined policies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single network slice is provisioned for data packet communication, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but data transmission reliability and bandwidth optimization are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network communication into multiple distinct network slices (e.g., URLLC slice for high-priority data, eMBB slice for non-priority data). Each slice is provisioned independently with its own characteristics optimized for specific data types, allowing simultaneous high-reliability transmission for critical data while maintaining overall system manageability through clear separation of functions.
2Productivity
If multiple network slices are provisioned for concurrent use, then data transmission reliability and bandwidth optimization are improved, but device complexity and configuration overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic data prioritization schemas that automatically route different data types to appropriate network slices based on real-time requirements. The system dynamically determines which slice to use for each data packet based on predefined policies, eliminating the need for static manual configuration and reducing operational complexity despite multiple slices being available.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs self-service mechanisms where the network automatically provisions and manages multiple slices based on application requirements. The data prioritization schema autonomously directs traffic without requiring manual intervention, and the network self-manages the mapping between applications and appropriate slices, reducing the burden on device operators.
3Reliability
If multiple network slices are provisioned with data prioritization schema, then bandwidth capacity and transmission reliability are optimized, but loss of time for slice selection and management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes predefined data prioritization schemas and policies in advance, before actual data transmission occurs. These schemas predefine which data types should be routed to which network slices, eliminating the need for real-time decision-making during data transmission. The preliminary configuration enables instant, automatic routing decisions that preserve both reliability and time efficiency.
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AI summary
Aspects herein provide a system, media, and methods for provisioning and establishing multiple network slices for use by an application. In aspects, a particular application is able to provision a URLLC slice and an eMBB slice from a network. Based on a predefined policy associated with the application, the application communicates high priority data using a URLLC slice and non-priority data using the eMBB slice. The application can utilize unique headers on high priority data and non-priority data to implement the data prioritization schema, which the network can further use as filters. As such, the application can leverage the distinct characteristics of URLLC and eMBB to optimize the application's performance and operations at a user device and/or within the network.