Distributed Carrier Core Network Component for Private Mobile Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dedicated connections between private and carrier networks are costly, complicated to set up and maintain, and inflexible, limiting the ability to easily extend access to private mobile networks across different core network components.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a distributed carrier core network component (DCCNC) that dynamically manages connections between private and carrier core network components, allowing for flexible and efficient configuration of access by leveraging existing network links and reducing the need for manual setup of dedicated connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated connections are established between private and carrier networks, then access to private mobile network resources is enabled, but the setup and maintenance becomes complicated and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway as an intermediary component that mediates between the private mobile network and the carrier network. This gateway handles the complexity of connection management, authentication, and resource allocation, thereby enabling reliable access while reducing the operational complexity for network operators and users.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway is designed with multi-functional capabilities, serving as an access point, authentication server, and network manager simultaneously. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into a single component, reducing the overall system complexity and the number of dedicated connections required.
2Reliability
If dedicated connections are established between private and carrier networks, then access to private mobile network resources is enabled, but costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the private network access functionality with the carrier network infrastructure through a unified gateway architecture. By combining private and public network operations into a single system, the patent eliminates redundant infrastructure and reduces operational costs while maintaining reliable access to private network resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway performs multiple functions including authentication, session management, and data routing for both private and carrier networks. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated infrastructure, thereby lowering overall network operation costs while ensuring reliable access.
3Reliability
If dedicated connections are established between private and carrier networks, then access to private mobile network resources is enabled, but flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway implements dynamic connection management that can adapt to changing network conditions, user requirements, and resource availability. Connections can be established, modified, or terminated on-demand without requiring permanent dedicated infrastructure, thereby maintaining reliability while enhancing flexibility and adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
Extending user equipment (UE) access to resources of a private network via a private core network component (PCNC) and a distributed carrier core network component (DCCNC) is disclosed. An allocation component comprised in a carrier core network can receive extension information from a first PCNC that can enable determining a connection between the first PCNC and another core network component that can extend resource access. In an embodiment, the other core network component can be the DCCNC resulting in the UE having access via the DCCNC and the first PCNC. In another embodiment, the other core network component can be a second PCNC resulting in the UE having access to the resources via the second PCNC, the DCCNC, and the first PCNC. In a further embodiment, extending access can result in the UE having access to the resources via a second PCNC, a plurality of DCCNCs, and the first PCNC.