Core Network Capability Discovery with Multi-Capability Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication technologies fail to consider that core network elements support multiple capabilities, leading to discovery failures, increased signalling overheads, and complexity due to separate discovery of each capability, resulting in inefficient interactions with multiple network elements.
Innovation Solution
A method and core network element that select target elements based on multiple expected capabilities, reducing the number of interactions by selecting network elements that support the required capabilities, thereby minimizing signalling overheads and complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate discovery is performed for each capability, then comprehensive capability coverage is achieved, but signalling overheads and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple capability discovery requests into a single unified discovery process. Instead of performing separate discovery for each capability, the system merges them into one discovery operation that retrieves all required capability information simultaneously, thereby reducing signalling overheads and operational complexity while maintaining comprehensive capability coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The discovery mechanism is designed to be universal, capable of handling multiple capability types through a single standardized interface. This multi-functional discovery process can retrieve information for various capabilities (such as location, routing, policy, etc.) in one operation, eliminating the need for separate discovery procedures for each capability type.
2Reliability
If multiple network elements are selected for each capability, then capability requirements are met, but the number of interactions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the selection of multiple network elements into a single consolidated selection process. By evaluating all required capabilities simultaneously, the system identifies a minimal set of network elements that can satisfy multiple capability requirements together, thereby reducing the total number of interactions needed compared to selecting elements separately for each capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of network element capabilities across all required dimensions before final selection. By pre-assessing which network elements can support multiple capabilities simultaneously, the system avoids subsequent additional interactions and selections, reducing the overall number of interactions required.
3Manufacturing precision
If discovery process considers multiple capabilities, then selection accuracy improves, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary organization and filtering of capability requirements and network element profiles before the actual selection process. By pre-processing and structuring the data, the system enables faster comparison and matching during the selection phase, achieving high selection accuracy without proportionally increasing processing time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses standardized templates and pre-defined capability profiles that can be efficiently copied and matched against network element capabilities. This templating approach allows for rapid evaluation of multiple capabilities simultaneously, maintaining high selection accuracy while reducing the time required for complex multi-criteria assessment.
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AI summary
Provided in the present application are a communication method and a core network element. The method comprises: on the basis of at least two of a plurality of desired capabilities, a first core network element selecting one or more target core network elements from among network elements to be discovered, wherein the desired capabilities are capabilities to which a second core network element desire to subscribe, and the target core network element supports some or all of the plurality of desired capabilities. In view of the at least two desired capabilities, a first core network element may select, as a target core network element, a network element which supports the at least two desired capabilities at the same time. That is, if there is a network element to be discovered which supports the at least two desired capabilities, said network element can be selected as a core network element. Compared with the manner in which suitable network elements are selected one by one in view of a certain capability, the solution can reduce the number of selected network elements, thereby reducing the number of target core network elements which interact with a second core network element, and thus avoiding the waste of signaling and reducing the complexity.