DNS-Mediated Mobile Network Integration for Cloud Platform Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions require significant development effort from application developers to leverage mobile network capabilities such as dynamic QoS and sponsored data with cloud platform services, and there is a need for simpler integration methods that also provide additional monetization channels for communication service providers.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a DNS server and integration logic that automatically configures mobile network capabilities when a user equipment accesses a cloud platform service, using APIs to activate features like dynamic QoS and sponsored data without explicit developer intervention, and allows location-aware breakout point selection and routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If application developers use native APIs to leverage mobile network capabilities, then the capabilities can be accessed, but significant development effort and attention are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an integration logic layer that acts as an intermediary between the mobile network capabilities and the cloud platform service. This integration logic automatically configures and activates mobile network capabilities (such as dynamic QoS and sponsored data) when a user equipment accesses the platform service, eliminating the need for developers to directly interact with complex mobile network APIs. The intermediary layer abstracts the complexity while maintaining full functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mobile network capabilities are exposed through native APIs, then the capabilities are accessible, but the complexity and sensitive information are exposed to developers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complexity and sensitive information related to mobile network capabilities from the cloud platform service interface. The integration logic handles all complex configurations and sensitive network parameter management internally, while the cloud platform service presents a simplified, standardized interface to users. This separation removes complexity exposure while preserving capability access.
3Ease of operation
If automatic integration is implemented, then developer effort is reduced, but additional system components are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mobile network capability integration functionality into the existing cloud platform service infrastructure. The integration logic is combined with the DNS server and platform service components, allowing automatic configuration of mobile network capabilities as part of the normal service provisioning process. This integration approach adds functionality without requiring separate, standalone systems.
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AI summary
A method performed by a domain name system (DNS) server for a cloud infrastructure to integrate a capability provided by a mobile network with a platform service provided by the cloud infrastructure. The method includes receiving, from a user equipment (UE) connected to the mobile network, a query to resolve a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) associated with the platform service, responsive to a determination that network integration is enabled for the platform service, calling an application programming interface (API) provided by an integration logic to configure the mobile network to provide the capability for the UE when the UE accesses the platform service, and sending an internet protocol (IP) address of the platform service to the UE as a response to the query.