Dynamic Edge Network Selection for UE Performance
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Solution Overview
Problem
User equipment (UE) experiences performance degradation when switching between telecommunications networks, particularly when moving out of the coverage area of the initially selected network, due to differences in latency and data handling capabilities, which can lead to unacceptable performance issues for applications requiring edge-computing.
Innovation Solution
A user equipment (UE) is provisioned with a dual SIM or eSIM to dynamically select and switch between multiple telecommunication networks that meet specific edge-computing requirements, such as maximum latency and jitter, ensuring seamless handover to a network with edge-computing capabilities to maintain application performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a UE is provisioned with a single primary telecommunication network, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but the reliability and performance of edge-computing applications degrade when the UE moves out of the primary network's coverage area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network selection where the UE can switch between a primary telecommunication network and one or more secondary networks based on real-time service requirements and location. The system dynamically determines whether to use edge-computing capabilities by evaluating current network conditions and application needs, allowing the UE to maintain optimal performance while moving across different coverage areas.
2Area of stationary object
If the UE switches to a secondary telecommunication network when moving out of coverage, then the coverage area is extended and service continuity is improved, but the latency and data handling performance may worsen due to differences in network capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operational parameters of network selection by introducing edge-computing capability as a key selection criterion. The system evaluates multiple networks based on their edge-computing capabilities, latency characteristics, and suitability for specific applications. This parameter-based selection ensures that the UE connects to networks that meet performance requirements rather than simply extending coverage to any available network.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the network selection apparatus) that mediates between the UE and multiple telecommunication networks. This intermediary evaluates network conditions, determines edge-computing requirements, and selects the most appropriate network, thereby preventing direct connection to unsuitable networks and avoiding latency issues.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple telecommunication networks are provisioned for dynamic selection, then the adaptability and service continuity are improved, but the device complexity and configuration requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the UE to operate with multiple SIM cards or eSIM profiles simultaneously, allowing it to access multiple telecommunication networks. The system universally handles different network types and configurations through a unified network selection mechanism that evaluates edge-computing capabilities across all provisioned networks, making the complex multi-network configuration manageable through standardized procedures.
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AI summary
An apparatus, method, and system disclosed herein are directed to a user equipment (UE) capable of dynamically selecting a telecommunication network for running an application using edge-computing capability of the telecommunication network. A subscriber identity module (SIM), such as an eSIM, may be provisioned for a plurality of preferred telecommunication networks of a multi-network mobile edge computing (MEC) system where each network of the plurality of preferred telecommunication networks meets an edge-computing requirement of the application. A workload associated with the application may be distributed among edge-computing nodes of a first network of the plurality of preferred telecommunication networks. Upon detecting a degradation in a service associated with running the application on the first network, running of the application may be switched to a second network of the plurality of preferred telecommunication networks and the workload may be distributed among edge-computing nodes of the second network.