Dynamic Access Policy Updates for Edge Computing Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing access policies in telecommunication networks are often static, failing to accommodate the dynamic and changing needs of users and services in edge computing environments, leading to inefficiencies in traffic routing and resource management.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for dynamically updating access policies between a first telecommunication network and a second network, involving the generation and transmission of parameters for updating the access policy from a device in the first network to a device in the second network, which updates the data routing function accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If access policies are made static, then network stability and security are improved, but adaptability to changing edge computing needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static access policies into dynamic policies by introducing a policy update mechanism. The system allows access policies to be modified in real-time based on changing network conditions and edge computing requirements, while maintaining stability through controlled update procedures that involve authentication, authorization, and validation steps before applying changes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If access policies are updated dynamically, then adaptability to changing needs is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary policy update mechanism that mediates between policy authors and the network execution layer. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of policy validation, authentication, and translation, allowing dynamic updates without directly increasing the complexity of the core network functions. The intermediary absorbs the complexity of policy management while presenting a simplified interface to both policy authors and network elements.
3Productivity
If access policies are updated frequently, then responsiveness to changing conditions is improved, but processing time and latency increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-validating and pre-processing policy update requests before they are applied to the network. The system performs authentication, authorization, and policy validation in advance, so that when updates are actually applied, the processing time is minimized. This preliminary processing ensures that frequently updated policies do not cause increased latency in policy application.
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AI summary
The field of the system and method is that of updating, within a first telecommunication network, access policies to a second telecommunication network. Edge computing thus minimises bandwidth requirements between devices and data processing centres. Generally, the access policy depends on the access rights negotiated between the operator of a communication network MNO and the operator of the communication network MEC (edge computing). However, these policies are most often static and do not allow for flexible management of the changing needs of the parties concerned. By establishing direct communication between a device in a communication network MEC and a device in a communication network MNO, the system and method enables the implementation of a more flexible and dynamic procedure for updating the access policy to the communication network MEC.