Control Plane Translator for Multi-Protocol Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication systems face challenges in seamlessly integrating different protocols, such as 3GPP and IEEE, for resource and service management, particularly in multi-protocol communication environments, leading to complexities in resource allocation and signaling processes.
Innovation Solution
The method involves detecting messages related to resource usage or services in a system operating according to one protocol and directing them through a control plane translator between the protocols, using encapsulation headers, container protocols, or port management information containers, enabling efficient communication and resource allocation across different protocol systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If messages are directed through traditional control plane interfaces between user plane function and control plane translator, then protocol translation can be achieved, but message forwarding complexity and processing overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (control plane translator) that mediates between the user plane function and the control plane, enabling protocol translation while managing complexity through standardized interfaces and procedures
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple protocol systems (3GPP and IEEE) are integrated for resource management, then service versatility improves, but resource allocation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal resource management approach where the control plane translator handles multiple protocol types (3GPP and IEEE) through a unified framework, enabling single system to perform multiple protocol translation functions without proportionally increasing complexity
3Reliability
If control plane translator processes all resource allocation messages, then protocol compatibility is ensured, but processing time and signaling overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring protocol translation rules and resource allocation parameters in the control plane translator, allowing rapid message processing without real-time complex analysis, thus reducing processing time while maintaining compatibility
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AI summary
A technique comprising: detecting, at a user plane function of a system operating according to a first protocol, a message regarding use of resources and/or services of the system for a service according to a second protocol; and directing the message from the user plane function to a control plane function operating as a control plane translator between the first and second protocols.