Edge Computing Network Selector for Multi-Provider Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing technologies face challenges in supporting a flexible edge computing network architecture that allows user equipment (UE) to connect to multiple edge computing platforms provided by different service providers, and to distinguish between areas with and without edge computing platforms.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves a device and method for providing edge computing services in a wireless communication system, where a UE can connect to multiple edge computing platforms and discover the address of an edge computing server through a network architecture that supports edge computing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single operator network provides edge computing services, then service coverage is limited to one operator, but network complexity and deployment flexibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables a single operator network to universally support multiple edge computing service providers by introducing a network selector that can route traffic to different edge computing networks. The core network is designed to handle both traditional operator services and external edge computing services through a unified architecture, allowing one network to serve multiple purposes and operators simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The network selector acts as an intermediary component between the user equipment and multiple edge computing networks. It receives service selection information from the core network and directs traffic to the appropriate edge computing network, thereby mediating the complexity of connecting to multiple networks while maintaining a simplified user-side implementation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple edge computing platforms are supported, then service versatility is improved, but difficulty in distinguishing service areas increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where the network selector receives service area information from the core network and uses this feedback to determine which edge computing network to select. This feedback loop ensures that the correct service area is identified and the appropriate edge computing platform is routed to the user equipment based on real-time network conditions and service requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the service area management by introducing separate identification mechanisms for different service areas. The core network maintains distinct service area information for each edge computing platform, and the network selector uses this segmented information to make accurate routing decisions, thereby simplifying the distinction between different service areas despite supporting multiple platforms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If edge computing platforms are deployed in specific areas, then local service optimization is improved, but network coverage uniformity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by allowing different edge computing networks to be deployed in different service areas based on local requirements. The network selector receives localized service area information and routes traffic to the most appropriate edge computing network for that specific location. This enables optimization of services for local conditions while maintaining the ability to provide consistent network coverage through intelligent routing decisions.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a communication technique which combines a 5G communication system, for supporting a higher data transmission rate than 4G systems, with IoT technology, and a system for same. The present disclosure relates to a wireless communication system, and more specifically, the present disclosure relates to: an application layer network structure which provides an edge computing service in a cellular wireless communication system (5G system); and a method for same. A method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a method for a terminal to acquire edge data network setting information in order to receive an edge computing service in a wireless communication system, and includes: a step for transmitting an initial provisioning request message to an edge data network configuration server; and a step for receiving, from the edge data network configuration server, an initial provisioning response message including information about an edge data network, wherein the initial provisioning request message may include a URI address of the edge data network configuration server.