Edge Computing Relocation via Master Control Node
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current edge computing systems face limitations in interoperability and mobility, leading to increased latency and decreased user experience during inter-MEC system relocation, as existing reference implementations lack effective policy management and interoperability between source and target systems.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a master control node that facilitates the selection of the most appropriate edge computing system by transmitting configuration request and response messages, including connectivity status and location information, to ensure seamless application execution across multiple edge computing systems, utilizing control signaling for registry updates and context information transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If reference implementations of mobility control in MEC systems are used, then basic relocation between MEC servers within an edge computing system is enabled, but interoperability between different MEC systems is limited and latency increases during inter-MEC system relocation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a master control node as an intermediary that coordinates relocation between different MEC systems. This master control node receives configuration requests from both source and target MEC systems, manages the relocation process, and ensures interoperability through standardized interfaces, thereby reducing latency and enabling seamless cross-system application migration
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple edge computing systems are available to a terminal, then service coverage and options are increased, but difficulty in selecting the appropriate system and maintaining service continuity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The master control node implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring terminal connectivity status, location information, and service quality metrics. Based on this feedback, the system dynamically selects the most appropriate MEC system for each terminal, ensuring optimal service coverage while simplifying the selection process through automated decision-making
3Adaptability or versatility
If inter-MEC system relocation is implemented, then application mobility across different systems is enabled, but policy management and coordination between source and target systems become complex
Solution Approach 1:
The master control node serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a registry for MEC systems, a policy management entity, a coordination point for relocation, and a configuration manager. This multi-functional approach simplifies policy management by centralizing control while enabling application mobility across different MEC systems
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AI summary
A method of operating a terminal (130), comprising: transmitting, to a master control node (290) of an edge computing architecture (299), a configuration request message (7001), the configuration request message (7001) being indicative of at least one of a connectivity status of the terminal (130) indicative of an access network and a location of the terminal (130), receiving, from the master control node (290), a configuration response message (7002) indicative of an edge computing system (260-267), and executing an edge computing application (4001, 4002) using the edge computing system (260-267).