Dynamic Edge Discovery Locator System for Wireless Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing edge computing systems face challenges in dynamically providing up-to-date locator information to User Equipment (UEs) due to changes in network topology, failovers, or upgrades, which can lead to communication disruptions and reduced system scalability and reliability.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of an Edge Discovery System (EDS) Locator System (ELS) that monitors and updates locator information for EDS in real-time or near-real-time, ensuring that User Equipment (UEs) receive the latest information for communicating with edge devices, even in roaming networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If edge computing systems use static locator information for edge devices, then system complexity is reduced, but communication disruptions occur when network topology changes, failovers happen, or upgrades are deployed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocator information management complexityVSAvoidcommunication reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic locator information that automatically updates when network topology changes, failovers occur, or upgrades are deployed. The system transitions from static to dynamic locator information management, allowing the network to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining communication reliability without increasing operational complexity for users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system establishes a feedback mechanism where the network continuously monitors the validity of locator information and automatically updates it when changes are detected. This feedback loop ensures that UEs always receive current locator information, preventing communication disruptions while maintaining system reliability without requiring complex manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If the system implements real-time locator information updates for all UEs, then communication reliability is improved, but network signaling overhead and processing load increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidnetwork signaling overhead

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the locator information update process by targeting only those UEs that are actually affected by network changes. Instead of broadcasting updates to all UEs, the system identifies and notifies only specific UEs whose service or communication path is impacted, reducing unnecessary signaling overhead while maintaining communication reliability for affected users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the parameter of locator information delivery from universal broadcasting to targeted notification. By monitoring network events and selectively updating only the necessary UEs based on their location and service requirements, the system reduces signaling overhead and processing load while ensuring that reliability is maintained for all affected communications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If the network maintains centralized control over locator information distribution, then system management is simplified, but scalability and response time to network changes are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem management complexityVSAvoidlocator information update speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements local quality by allowing individual network elements to autonomously detect and respond to local network changes. Each network element can independently identify topology changes, failovers, or upgrades in its vicinity and trigger locator information updates for affected UEs, enabling faster local response times while maintaining overall system coordination through standardized protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring network elements to automatically detect specific network events (topology changes, failovers, upgrades) and trigger locator information updates before communication disruptions occur. This proactive approach enables the network to maintain simplified centralized management while achieving rapid response times through pre-established detection and update mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12342414B2Systems and methods for dynamic edge discovery in a wireless network

Publication Date: 2025.06.24 VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC

AI summary

A system described herein may provide a technique for receiving a communication session request associated with a particular User Equipment (“UE”). The system may identify locator information associated with an edge discovery system associated with a network that includes a plurality of edge devices, wherein the edge discovery system receives service requests associated with one or more UEs and provides an indication of a respective edge device of the plurality of edge device in response to respective service requests. The system may output, in response to the communication session request, the locator information associated with the edge discovery system, wherein the particular UE communicates with the edge discovery system using the locator information to output a particular service request and receive, from the edge discovery system, an indication of a particular edge device of the plurality of edge devices in response to the particular service request.